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XI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… than one agency. Multi-agency contracts are distinct from and not to be confused with centralized contracts for commodities and services procured by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) for use by all agencies and other authorized users (see Section 8.A - Centralized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsWall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011
… reforms.” The Comptroller also estimates that profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange … member firms, the traditional measure of profitability for the securities industry, did not exceed $13.5 billion in … number of large firms announced reductions in cash bonuses for 2011 (with several firms reporting reductions in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Development. Background Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law (Law) requires State agencies and public authorities to promote the … set forth by the Department of Economic Development (DED), State agencies and public authorities must establish annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… jobs that involve direct care of patients, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … problems," DiNapoli said. "Even though the Justice Center is over three years old, we don't know how effectively it is operating or whether changes are needed. This isn't …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… may face fiscal cliffs, according to a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report compared the … of Education Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicSUNY Bulletin No. SU-318
… in NYC $15.00 (effective 12/31/2018) will continue. Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester County $15.00* Other (Job location outside of NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester counties.) $13.20 * The … for employees whose job location is within the counties of Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester will not be automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-318-december-2021-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateLocal Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Generally, the property tax cap law limits levy increases to the lesser of 2 percent or the rate of inflation, with … The law also includes provisions for a local government to override the tax cap. The calculated allowable levy growth … the pandemic took hold, allowable levy growth dropped, to a low of 1.09 percent for local governments with fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentOpinion 88-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … may acquire real property on behalf of the district. You state that the parcel is needed for an anticipated … pumping, filtration and purification facilities. You also state that no town obligations would be used to finance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9DiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up … services they require when they enter homeless shelters. I urge the office to better use its oversight powers to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details New York’s financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth may … an increase of 9%, bringing the total to over 3.7 million. Brooklyn gained the most over that time, with 11.4% growth to … Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Greenpoint), Manhattan’s Midtown West, and along the East River in Queens. The neighborhoods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… employees’ hours worked. Audit Summary Village officials paid salaries and wages as authorized, but did not maintain … officials and employees were paid, as required by New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 5-524. We reviewed … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… Agency (ECIDA) Board of Directors (Board) properly approve and monitor projects that were provided financial assistance? … to advance the job opportunities, economic welfare, health and general prosperity of the people of New York State. IDAs … excess amounts, as required by GML. The report includes 13 recommendations that, if implemented, will improve ECIDA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… filed an annual financial report with the Office of the State Comptroller since the fiscal year ending December 31, … files the annual financial report with the Office of the State Comptroller within 60 days after the close of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… Suffolk County, and is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town. The District, … Recommendations Solicit competitive bids or use available State and county contracts for the purchase of gasoline and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mVillage of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… approximately $559,311. Grant annual vacation leave in accordance with its policy. As a result, 14 current … 2017 by 4,510 hours with an estimated value of $213,058. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92Westchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… to $538.4 million. The County budgeted $246.6 million in State aid revenue, which may be overestimated. Four of the … by the law. Key Recommendations Monitor sales tax and State aid revenues throughout the fiscal year and make any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… with the regulations of the Commissioner of the New York State Education Department (SED). Key Findings None of the … districts fully complied with PE requirements mandated by State Education Law and regulations. As a result, not all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Otselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Out of nine purchases under the competitive bidding threshold reviewed totaling $109,671 … technology equipment ($8,512), or for the school District’s attorney that was paid $21,038 during our audit period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58Town of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)
… and reported collections accurately, and remitted them in a timely manner. Key Findings We could not determine … totaling $21,843 were properly accounted for or remitted in a timely manner because the Clerks did not maintain … $241,136 accurately, they did not always make remittances in a timely manner. The Clerks did not remit water rents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/24/town-carroll-town-clerk-2022m-20