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Opinion 98-8
… CONTRACTS -- Preferred Source (requirement to obtain services from) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (preferred … political subdivision is required to procure microfilming services, when available in the form, function and utility … You ask whether a town is required to obtain microfilming services from a "preferred source" or whether the town may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8Tuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background TAP is the largest student … in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State scholarship programs. Schools receiving State financial aid payments are responsible for certifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 38
… information regarding this Advisory Opinion, see: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XIV, Section 10 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/38-reward-programsII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… year, the State Comptroller and DOB monitor the flow of revenue and the pattern of expenditures against financial … . The SFS provides budgetary reports which allow DOB to monitor expenditures and disbursements against … from plans. The reports are generated on a timely basis to allow agency management to respond quickly and appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationCapital Asset Management
… of General Services is adequately overseeing selected State agencies and related entities to ensure that they have … of delivering a broad scope of critical services for State agencies, the Office of General Services (Office) … provides essential support services for the operation of State government. Under Chapter 405 of the Laws of 1981, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/12/capital-asset-managementDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… health problems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Clean drinking water … cuts to programs that help keep drinking water safe, the state and localities have to take the lead in strengthening … water contaminants. Read the report here: http://osc.state.ny.us/reports/environmental/drinking-water-contaminants.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionLanguage Access Services
… including complying with Executive Order 26.1 and New York State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A. … established a statewide language access policy in New York State. The order required Executive State agencies that provide direct public services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/26/language-access-servicesOpinion 90-50
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS … of Transportation (DOT) performs highway construction on their behalf pursuant to subdivision 27 of section 10 of … (i) documentation that the person approving the project on behalf of the municipality has the authority to do so; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50Tuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For … used by Metropolitan officials to certify students for State financial aid substantially complied with the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities … calendar can be obtained at: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/files/debt/pdf/debt-scc-calendar.pdf Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… lowest in the United States for uninsured residents. This is good news,” DiNapoli said. “However, if current enrollment … to have access to the health care they need.” Medicaid is a federal, state and local government-funded program that … or less than 1% compared to the previous year, reflecting what may have been a decrease in utilization of non-COVID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… covering the period March 11, 2013 through December 6, 2019, was to determine whether OGS was complying with EO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followVII.5 Document Retention Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… retention must be in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Agencies … General Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York State Government Records as published by the New York State Archives and Records for guidance on minimum retention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii5-document-retention-requirementsFranklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… had not received $652,054 in State aid they were entitled to for the project, and two districts received $916,278 in aid before being entitled to it. In addition, if officials do not claim approximately … all the identified unclaimed project expenditures and submit corresponding claims for reimbursement in a timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectXI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… In addition, publication of grant opportunities in the State Register will also constitute “substantial compliance” … opportunity that is published in the Contract Reporter or State Register will be considered to have satisfied the … of potential applicants. Note that while a procuring state agency satisfies the publication requirements of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… 2022, making it the second highest producing region in the state. Access to fresh, healthy food adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during … as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… through March 29, 2019. About the Program The Spending and Government Efficiency Commission was formed to streamline … State government operations by eliminating redundancies and implementing cost-savings measures. As part of these … as an inventory of all State warehouses – leased and State owned – does not exist. OGS has not yet reduced any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State which vests in the Governor primary authority and … These responsibilities are provided in Article VII of the State Constitution and Articles 3 and 4 of the State Finance Law. More specifically, these refer to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… has doubled. Nearly 1-in-4 (24.3%) of the state’s 31,262 incarcerated individuals were 50 and above in March … Drug Laws in 2009. The most recent state report on the impact of the 2009 reforms shows significant declines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-rising