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Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95. The … Program State government entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, … ( Open Data ) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable State data maintained by covered State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataVillage of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… the Board-adopted procurement policy did not specify the number of quotes or request for proposals (RFPs) to be … Amend the procurement policy to include the specific number of quotes or RFPs Village personnel should obtain when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in Rensselaer County. The Village is governed by a Village … of 221 days past the due date for the fiscal years ending in 2008 through 2011. The Board has not implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Town of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials provided adequate oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… As a result, officials did not maximize interest earnings for the district. In addition, officials did not formally … flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Officials earned interest totaling $40,652 … County) District officials did not always seek competition for purchases that are not subject to competitive bidding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The Town of Bangor is located in Franklin County and has approximately 2,220 residents. The … The Board’s review of claims was inadequate, resulting in claims being paid prior to Board audit and approval, … responsibilities to Town officers and employees that are in compliance with laws and regulations. Town officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Town of Ballston – Water Fund Financial Operations (2012M-258)
… to assess the water fund’s fiscal health and operations for the period January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2011. … for the 12 water districts. Key Findings The Town’s accounting records and records were not properly maintained. … of $242,581 of capital project funds that were recorded in District 2. At the end of 2011, the Town recorded a fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2012m-258State Agencies Bulletin No. 1858
… uncashed as of March 26, 2021 will be stopped and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) in April of 2021. Effective Dates … to the OUF in April of 2021. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1858-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksHigher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… students received State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards, totaling $719 million. New York State also … scholarships totaling $126.5 million. The New York State TAP provides grant awards to eligible New York residents for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-educationOperational Advisory No. 8
… Payees that receive State checks for $20.00 or more and do not negotiate those checks within one year of issuance … upon returned letter from payee so that recipients do not receive a second letter. Once the funds have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachOpinion 92-43
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … all procurements of goods and services. Subdivision 2 of section 104-b provides that the policies and procedures … The governing board also must solicit comments on the policies and procedures from officers involved in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Opinion 98-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authority to supersede town budget procedures) -- … budget shall be in the format prescribed by the State Comptroller and shall show, by funds, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-14Selected Management and Operations Practices
… Law (PAL). Chapter 469 of the Laws of 1989 requires the State Comptroller to conduct an audit of NYPA’s management … not-for-profits that commit to retain or increase New York State jobs and agree to make capital investments in their … Funding Application (CFA) maintained by Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC). NYPA’s Business Power …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesEDSS - Glossary of Terms
Terminology related to a Contract Reporter Exemption Request and a Procurement Record
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-glossary-termsState Agencies Bulletin No. 741
… Chg IncCd/or AnnDt or FIS Sal CPF Chg PT FT CPG Change Pay Group CPT Chg Pct CRS Correct/Change Status CSH Chg Standard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/741-data-changecorrect-history-dtacor-procedureOpinion 90-29
… OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Restitution Agency (deposit of unclaimed funds) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Unclaimed restitution payments (transfer to general fund not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Opinion 88-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … Ribinovich , 171 Misc 569, 13 NYS2d 135; Gushee v City of New York , 42 App Div 37, 58 NYS 967; 11 Opns St Comp, 1955, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60DiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … P. DiNapoli. In 2016, DiNapoli launched a major review of the state's homeless shelter system. This review … individuals and families are provided safe and secure living arrangements." In the report released today, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Wall Streets pandemic boom came to an end in 2022 with pretax first half profits of $135 billion down 563 from the $31 billion earned in the same period last year according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis annual report on New York Citys securities industry
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released today found sizeable differences in how school districts are using … to support their operations and help students make up for lost learning. New York’s school districts should carefully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-priorities