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Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… travel as part of their official duties, whether it is to attend conferences, training sessions or to perform other job-related duties. While travel and … need for diligent oversight. A long line of audit findings have emphasized the need to provide guidance regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… the fastest growing in the nation, adding more than 57,000 jobs since the Great Recession, according to a report … the report during a tour of Maven, a female-founded digital health clinic for women based in Manhattan. "New York … to have a board that also reflects our purpose: a women's digital health platform, with an all-female board." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingExecutive Order - Procurement Integrity
It is the policy of OSC to procure goods and services in a fair, equitable and open manner and to protect the procurement process from improper influence.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/procurement-integrity.pdfDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… state Department of Health (DOH) has made limited progress in addressing the widespread failures identified in a March 2022 audit of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes, according to a follow-up report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… (CFR), which is a common system used by several New York State agencies to monitor and oversee contract activity. … and CFR guidelines, including over $940,000 charged to the State-funded MTAR program. This included almost $600,000 of … which were not competitively bid, with special focus on related-party transactions, to determine if additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
The New York City Mayors preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced but there are risks including proposed drops in state assistance potential federal budget cuts and slower economic growth according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act underscores how critical strengthening cybersecurity is across New York. … The rise in cybercrimes across our state highlight how vulnerable local governments are and presents CIRT with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… Once it is determined that a statutory transfer account authorization is provided and needed, agencies must … for the project child budget journal are: Program = 99998 Account = 60801 Budget Reference Year = Current Year Activity … Program (this value will always be 99999); Fund; Account (Critical: this value will always be transactional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… technology (IT) assets were adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss. Key Findings Village … did not ensure IT assets were adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss. Officials did not: … IT policies or implement a comprehensive IT contingency plan. Monitor and enforce compliance with its acceptable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Reporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
Elected and Appointed Officials Revisions to Regulation 3154 in 2015 help ensure that elected and appointed NYSLRS members receive appropriate service credit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most … districts can increase the tax levy (the total amount of property taxes billed) to the lower of two percent or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capOpinion 91-18
… town board is required to fix a reasonable compensation for the services of the confidential secretary or bookkeeper … adopt a code of ethics setting forth standards of conduct for the guidance of its officers and employees. A code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family … has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is properly accounted for and used for appropriate business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… It is in the State’s best interest to use cost effective payment … less than $250 but the amount of freight charged makes the total payment over $250. Pay for small claims up to a maximum … contract, temporary service or for lost payroll checks. All advances should be repaid within 14 days or upon receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-typesOpinion 96-2
… and maintenance, of a special district improvement or service, but not including any charge imposed by or on behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-2Investors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… week asked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject ExxonMobil’s plan to block a shareholder proposal for information on how the company will be impacted by public policies seeking to rein in climate change. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeDiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… who face college expenses to open a 529 College Savings account to start saving now to help with the costs of getting … expenses through the program in 2016. Once an account is opened it can be used for higher education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeValley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-154)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Education (Board) and Valley Central School District … use policy. Adopt a contingency plan so that users know their duties during a significant service interruption. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/18/valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-154DiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… 9.4% to $101.1 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 amid lower tax revenue and a decline in federal aid. The city also faces … to the city’s fiscal footing in FY 2022 stemmed from tax revenue collections that exceeded the city’s projections … and the response of central banks. The city projects tax revenues, which make up 92% of all city funds, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… other industries. The state and the city need to prepare for the severe budgetary implications of the coronavirus crisis.” The securities industry accounts for one-fifth of private sector wages in New York City, even … that is unlikely given current developments. The average salary (including bonuses) in the city’s securities industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fall