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Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… one should face barriers when they go to vote, attend a town meeting or use public services,” said DiNapoli. “My … ensuring access to services and programs for the millions of New Yorkers with disabilities and these audits can help … County) Town of Brookhaven (Suffolk County) Town of Chili (Monroe County) Town of Clifton Park (Saratoga County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersXI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in both the Contract Reporter advertisement and in the bid solicitation. In cases where maintenance is needed, including maintenance in the bid for equipment or software is the only way to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… method used, it is important for agencies to be diligent in ensuring charges from toll-free vendors do not contain … the CTS contract to determine if this contract meets its form, function, and utility needs and provides toll-free services in the most cost-effective manner. If the CTS contract meets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesAudits
… money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good. We provide two versions of our audits: a concise … Guides to Audits; and the entire audit report. See Reports for analyses on the State budget, finances, the economy and … State and local governments to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively and efficiently to promote the common good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsHandbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… for All Reporters Handbook How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds Listing of Newspapers ( PDF ) available for Notice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsX.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidance that Business Units need to register vendors and customers with … requirements to report the total funds received from one entity. OSC created the Centralized Customer Management Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewTuition Assistance Program – Wagner College
… help eligible students pay postsecondary tuition charges in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State … located on Staten Island. It offers programs in the arts, business, nursing, physician’s assistant and teacher … eight students who received awards but had not met the good academic standing requirements and three students who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-wagner-collegeKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner. Key Findings District officials did not apply for all applicable transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new … aid applications for the two remaining buses identified in this report. Implement procedures to ensure transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63Western New York Maritime Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-176)
… student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings School … and prepare and enforce written procedures for students’ proof of residency that include a provision to periodically update and verify the proof of residence. School officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billingDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… centers (OTB), as well as what was spent on Lottery games such as scratch-off or Quick Draw tickets. “Every day, … activity primarily represents substitution of spending on casino gambling for other consumer purchases or spending at … to balance annual budgets. With this latest addition of casino gambling, the Gaming Commission needs to assess the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… with respect to determining the responsibility of a business entity (vendor, contractor or offerer) to which a contract … being spent appropriately with responsible contractors; and The procurement record on file with the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityXIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICY An expense report must be submitted within 30 days of (i) the end of a travel event … State travel card charges (please refer to Section 4.A – Employee Travel Card Reconciliation of this Chapter for … is entitled through collective bargaining agreements. There may be repercussions, up to termination and other legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionXIV.4.B Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts – XIV. Special Procedures
… purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all state money that is available for investment is invested in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4b-establishment-and-closing-bank-accountsTuition Assistance Program – College of Westchester
… TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/tuition-assistance-program-college-westchesterDiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… 2021, the federal government sent an unprecedented amount of money to states and localities to blunt the impact of lockdowns and other COVID-19 pandemic-related challenges. … other maneuvers. While this was a unique and foundational change in the city's financial practices, additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for July 2015
… contract amendment with the PGA Tour Inc. for additional tournaments at Bethpage State Park in 2021 and 2027. New York … Corporation for Buffalo Bills Inc. capital improvements, game day operations, and working capital for the professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-2015Operational Advisory No. 18
… Subject: Two Refund of Appropriation Vendor IDs to be Inactivated Guidance: On … and 0RAE000000 are paid prior to June 1, 2015. The Bureau of State Expenditures will delete all unpaid vouchers that … the employee was not entitled to the monies. … Two Refund of Appropriation Vendor IDs to be Inactivated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/18-refund-appropriation-roa-vendor-ids-accounts-payableService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses
… Do Business with New York State New York State offers many online resources to help you find the State bid opportunity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/sdvobThe Growing Role of Counties in Emergency Medical Services
This report examines the local government role in emergency medical services (EMS) in New York State and particularly the growing role that counties are playing in EMS provision.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ems-report-2024.pdfMemorandum in Support of S.6809-A (Reichlin-Melnick) /A.7925-A (Zebrowski)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly supports the enactment of S.6809-A/A.7925-A, which would statutorily restore OSC’s pre-audit review and approval of certain contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/memorandum-in-support-s6809-a7925.pdf