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Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of … an OSC review. These actions build on exclusions adopted in prior budgets that have significantly eroded the Comptroller’s vital role in independent review and approval of contracts. OSC’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, many plan to go swimming, camping, … billion in compensation. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) generated by … outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state. As outdoor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Civil Service $6 billion for HMO Health Benefits for the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) including … Physician’s Health Plan Inc., $1.4 billion with HealthNow New York Inc., $1 billion with Independent Health Association … of Environmental Conservation $16.2 million with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberOpinion 89-34
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to … by highway department laborers and the participation in such acts by the deputy highway superintendent. Following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34XI.14.A Publication of Procurement Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Newsletter," is intended to ensure the integrity of the state procurement process by providing for regular, centralized public notice of state agency and public authority intentions to … not-for-profit agency for the blind; Office of Mental Health approved special employment program serving mentally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14a-publication-procurement-opportunitiesState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… DPC for environmental remediation work at the Dearcop Farm Site in Monroe County. $1.2 million with Moore-Clark USA … of Health $40.7 million with Public Consulting Group LLC to administer the Medical Indemnity Fund. $1.3 million … in Erie County. Gaming Commission $10.8 million to 26 localities for gaming revenue distributions for the del …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Development $1.4 million to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for the High Technology Matching Grants Leverage … the Hunger Prevention & Nutrition Program. $1.4 million to Medical Answering Services LLC for Medicaid transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… made in accordance with the district’s procurement policy. Pine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-177
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary supplemental insurance program available to members of the NYS Court Officers Association. Affected … To notify agencies of the new voluntary supplemental insurance program available to members of the NYS Court Officers Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-177-new-deduction-code-550-boston-mutual-lifeAccounts Payable Advisory No. 41
… where the agency plans to use the procurement card as a payment method. The use of POs allows the State to collect, … Units should ensure that POs contain an adequate amount of detail to demonstrate the specific goods or services being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/41-requisitions-and-purchase-orders-centralized-contract-purchasesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… Subject : Updated proper invoice guidance. Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policies and procedures regarding a proper … Updated proper invoice guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceAccounts Payable Advisory No. 45
… ordering email address or (ii) the vendor is not enrolled in email PO dispatch and the agency wishes to dispatch the PO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/45-electronic-purchase-order-dispatchLeaves of Absence – Article 14 Benefits
… pay. Since service is usually not credited for any period of time you do not receive a salary, credit is not given for: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave under the federal Family and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absenceRetirement System Membership – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must become members of the Retirement System. When you become a member, you must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/retirement-system-membershipAccounts Payable Advisory No. 6
… Subject: Making Payments to Time Warner Cable Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XII, Section 5.C - … Vendor ID and Address Sequence when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/6-complex-entity-time-warner-cableAccounts Payable Advisory No. 16
… Subject: Making Payments to Long Island Power Authority Guidance: Consistent with the Guide … vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Long Island Power Authority may delay payment crediting. Also, … For information on how to process payments to Long Island Power Authority, please refer to the GFO, Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/16-complex-entity-long-island-power-authorityAccounts Payable Advisory No. 7
… Subject: Making Payments to Barnes & Noble Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Barnes and Noble may delay payment crediting. Also, … voucher. For information on how to process payments to Barnes and Noble, please refer to the GFO, Chapter XII, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/7-complex-entity-barnes-nobleRed Hook Central School District – Follow Up (2007M-66-F)
Red Hook Central School District Follow Up 2007M66F
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/10/red-hook-central-school-district-follow-2007m-66-fQuestar III Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology Hardware Asset Inventory (2023M-166)
… school district or for use at Questar BOCES. Based on our review, Questar BOCES officials properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/03/01/questar-iii-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-hardwareRetroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… service credit based on litigation, settlements or arbitration when such actions result in the payment of … Department at 518-473-5880. To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow the instructions under Making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awards