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DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund in recent months. “Research has shown that companies with … date. In addition, in cases where companies have just one woman director, the Fund will vote against all incumbent … responded to date, 10 reported having added at least one woman to their boards. An example of the shareholder proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a … on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for each job classification and your experience rating. You … different categories of risk, you could be paying more in premiums than is warranted. If your local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … P. DiNapoli announced today. The average contribution rate for the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – Long Island … was needed for East Side Access (ESA) completion; whether the MTA has any plans for the use of the Facility before the expected 2022 opening of … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 1866
… W-2. It should be used in addition to the original Form W-2. When requesting a Form W-2c, an agency must explain why a correction is … (pdf) attachment. The IRS does not require a corrected Form W-2 for an address change. There is a blackout period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1866-general-tax-tipsTransferring or Terminating Your Membership
… is covered by the other retirement system; You are on the payroll in a job that is covered by NYSLRS; and You submit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Antisemitism and New York's Response
… "I fully support Governor Kathy Hochul's bold and smart actions today to protect Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-antisemitism-and-new-yorks-responseXIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… should complete the following forms for the travel event. Employee Report of Travel Expenses and Claim for … audit according to the General Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York State Government Records . For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chaper-xiii/xiii4-overviewDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ … “Ms. LaBarr’s conviction should serve as a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. … that Joy LaBarr a 58yearold Binghamton woman was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32000 and serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… $230,000 from an elderly victim. “Forcing an elderly man to live in squalor in order to take advantage of him and … him. Investigators, however, found the defendants did not pay the victim’s mortgage, property taxes or other bills for … to be repossessed, and his electricity to be turned off. Instead, the defendants used the money for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that such business entity(ies) is responsible before it can award the contract to such business entity(ies) and … existing legal precedents, responsibility determinations can and should involve a review of the following four major … Also, hardcopies of OSC’s recommended questionnaires can be found here . The state contracting entity should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityVendor File Advisory No. 1
… may be entered on Address Line 1 through the e-supplier portal when adding or editing addresses. If vendors have … (GFO), Chapter X, Section 3.A - Online Vendor Add Portal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/1-regarding-doing-business-dbaVillage of Head of the Harbor – Justice Court Operations (2020M-110)
… Deposit slips, credit card settlement reports, copies of checks and money orders and bank statements were missing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/01/village-head-harbor-justice-court-operations-2020m-110Overview of Online Resources Provided by the Office of the State Comptroller
Print out presentation prior to live webinar to follow along and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-online-resources-10-23-19.pdfXI-A.6 Auto-Sourcing Purchase Orders – XI-A. Purchasing
… onto the requisition. POs created in a pending status : All other general purchase type requisitions will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a6-auto-sourcing-purchase-ordersPoughkeepsie City School District - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-16)
… Key Findings The Board did not: Seek competition for professional services totaling approximately $1.6 million … a total of $968,545 during the audit period. The Director for Technology: Circumvented the procurement policy and … totaling $71,226 during the audit period, including $4,596 for shipping costs. Key Recommendations Ensure purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019mProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… as paper returns. In compliance with State Finance Law regarding preferred source vendors, in 2011 the Department contracted with NYSID, a workforce advocacy organization with preferred source status, to … from the preferred source. NYSID partnered with a private firm - SourceHOV - to provide equipment and services needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… Documentation to justify NYRA’s use of BEMs was generally very limited. Additionally, there were weaknesses in NYRA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and … required to negotiate costs with the private repair shops in its network and ensure costs are competitive and … $9.5 million to the Contractor and more than $10.2 million in commercial fuel purchases using the statewide refueling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followXI.18.H The Infrastructure Investment Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… for capital projects 2 located in New York State related to physical infrastructure undertaken by an “authorized state entity” subject to certain restrictions bulleted below. New York State … $5 million. 3 Contracts authorized by the Act are subject to the Comptroller’s prior approval under State Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18h-infrastructure-investment-act