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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued: Department of … place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. However, auditors identified some … SUNY’s requirements to manage cost and could serve as best practice examples if more widely shared among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… You can realize significant savings for your school district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy … computers and lights at the end of the day. Install light timers or motion sensors in low-traffic areas. Replace …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… convenient for them to pay with a credit card than to fill out a procurement request form and wait for it to be … watch for red flags such as unusual destinations or items on the card. Verify that the items purchased were actually … indicate who was there.) Additional Resources New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Procurement Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is asking fellow investors in Wynn Resorts to vote their … spent on political agendas that are not in the company's best interest." Currently, Wynn Resorts does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My auditors … is prohibited for state employees; A non-itemized $2,039 “team dinner” at Manhattan’s Docks Oyster Bar and Seafood …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Authority , Town of Sheldon , Walton Fire District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … approximately $9.2 million. As a result, city officials do not have assurance that professional services are being … and in the most prudent and economical manner. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Opinion 88-4
… trainees) SOCIAL SERVICES LAW, §371; STATE CONSTITUTION, ART VIII, §1: A county may determine that appropriate … eligible for State reimbursement (see Social Services Law, art 5, title 2). February 3, 1988 Suzanne M. Zanella, County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively … the federal government, with $14 billion from three rounds of the Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER) … schools and must be obligated by September 2024. Based on data from DiNapoli’s COVID-19 Relief Program Tracker , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalOversight of Drug Disposal
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) programs and the programs it oversees collect and dispose of unneeded drugs using environmentally sound methods. Our … unwanted, and expired pharmaceuticals present a range of potentially harmful environmental and societal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… report, Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature. TBTA, also known as MTA Bridges … Pass violations that have unpaid tolls after the due date on the second violation notice are sent to a collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillard’s have agreed to new reporting standards … stores in 48 states, agreed to have its global suppliers report on their ability to meet internationally recognized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… DiNapoli's disclosure proposals asked the companies to report their spending on candidates, political parties, … communications, payments to any trade associations used for political purposes, and payments made to any organization … struck down prohibitions on independent corporate spending for political advocacy, the Fund has filed resolutions with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… to care for the vulnerable population it serves during the COVID-19 pandemic. The audit covered the period from January … Specifically, OPWDD developed and issued specific COVID-19 plans to only State-operated Intermediate Care … documents considered pandemics as a risk even before the COVID-19 pandemic, OPWDD did not take proactive steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1003
… Employees All State Agencies Background Pursuant to Section 110 of the State Finance Law, the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1003-payroll-certification-legal-obligationsOperational Advisory No. 22
… after the Enterprise Enhancement (EE1) project upgrade in functionality. The following summarizes some of the benefits and efficiencies in P2P operations facilitated by EE1. Contracting Contract … Procurement Purchase orders – Business changes result in the purchase order truly representing the request by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/22-ee1-procure-pay-changes-summaryComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of NYC Council Member Ruben Wills on Charges He Filed False Disclosures
… of the Attorney General and Comptroller which has resulted in dozens of convictions and more than $6 million in restitution. Mr. Wills was indicted by a New York County … are required to file annual financial disclosure reports in order to provide accountability by public servants and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-nyc-council-member-ruben-wills-charges-heState Agencies Bulletin No. 289
… 09180 ONLY Purpose To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for Federated Community Campaigns (SEFA) … amount will require on-line entry. Effective Date(s) Payroll deductions for the 2002 campaign will begin in checks … The employee's signature is required to authorize the payroll deduction. Agency Processing Instructions Note: Only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/289-2002-sefa-campaign-agencies-participating-continuous-giving-pilotXI-A.7 Electronic Purchase Order Authorization and Purchase Order Dispatch – XI-A. Purchasing
… approve, and dispatch Purchase Orders (PO). The purpose of this section is to describe (i) how the State will use the … Order Dispatch Agencies must identify and record a classification for each vendor added to the Statewide Vendor File. This classification should reflect the type of business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a7-electronic-purchase-order-authorization-and-purchase-order-dispatchVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Document Retention Requirements of this Chapter. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/30/2019 … After Treasury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have been issued. Brunswick Central School District – Online Banking (Rensselaer County) The board did not adopt an … websites although it is prohibited by district policy. In addition, district officials did not provide Information … because the district generated operating surpluses in three of those years. After adding back the appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits