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Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… money effectively and efficiently. One way the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) exercises this responsibility is through the review of contracts. This independent oversight deters waste, fraud and abuse; ensures the integrity of the process; and protects taxpayers, agencies, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsArtificial Intelligence Governance
… in establishing an appropriate governance structure over the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools … ad hoc and incomplete approaches to AI governance, which do not ensure that the City’s use of AI is transparent, … issues not specific to AI. Further, the NYPD created impact and use policies for its surveillance tools in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable … the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95. The audit covered the period between March 11, 2013 … safety, parks and recreation, labor, and transportation. EO 95, issued March 11, 2013, established an Open Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataDiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) value grew … had ended the state’s Fiscal Year 2014 on March 31 with a value of $176.8 billion. The net growth in the value of the fund reflects earnings over the quarter, offset by benefit payments. “The New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-nys-common-retirement-fund-rises-estimated-1807-billionDiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York closed out the state fiscal year on March 31 with cash-on-hand in the … as next month due to billions in state aid payments for health and education, delayed state tax revenues and … State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Year-end Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksPress Conference on the Flushing Snapshot Report
… economic health of the greater Flushing area in Queens, NY. He will be joined by local elected officials and … the economic health of the greater Flushing area in Queens NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/flushing-snapshotMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… administering and monitoring selected public protection grant programs to ensure expenses are allowable under the … include executing contractual agreements with grant recipients, monitoring their performance, and assessing … Division public protection program funding for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2020 to entities such as law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of Invasive Species … Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been … are given 30 days after the issuance of this follow-up to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… New York State Police today announced that Valerie White, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in … degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s pension payments. “Ms. White thought she … face consequences for their criminal actions.” “The theft of public funds is simply inexcusable. I applaud Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsOpinion 88-55
… also S.W. Pitts , et al . v Capital Newspapers , Albany County, Special Term, December 4, 1987, Index No, 8400/87). … day of January in each year, to make and file in the county clerk's office, where the certificate of incorporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… counties, nine cities, seven towns and one village. Ten of those municipalities are in the highest ranking designation of “significant fiscal stress.” “Nearly six million New … discussions about community priorities.” The latest round of scores, released today , are based on financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresComplaint Processing
… action on civilian complaints filed against members of the NYPD. CCRB has jurisdiction over complaints that allege the use of excessive or unnecessary force, abuse of authority, discourtesy, or the use of offensive language – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingLocust Valley Water District – Budgeting (2013M-179)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal controls over the … The Locust Valley Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, in Nassau County. The District is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/09/06/locust-valley-water-district-budgeting-2013m-179Opinion 98-21
… for emergency ambulance service) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-o, 122-b, 209-b; TOWN LAW, §176(22): Although a town is authorized, pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Graded Rates – Contribution Stabilization Program
… average rate that does not include employer Group Term Life Insurance (GTLI) owed that fiscal year. Fiscal Year End … 31.1 28.4 31.2 Rev. 12/23 … How graded rates for the NYSLRS Contribution Stabilization Program change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/graded-ratesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed $20 million to the Tribeca Venture … today. The transaction raises the total commitments of DiNapoli's In-State Private Equity Program (the In-State … In-State Program has generated solid investment returns for the state pension fund and has supported thousands of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is sufficient to determine if nursing homes … comprehensive inspections, testing, and maintenance of resident care-related medical equipment. The audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the … per year over the last 15 years, increasing from about one in seven New Yorkers in 1998 to one in three in 2021, state … point increase for New York for each calendar quarter during the public health emergency. Specific Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021Upstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. ClearMomentum is one of hundreds of companies across the state that the Fund invests in … nearly $300 million to the Fund. "ClearMomentum is part of a growing list of highly successful investments made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundPrivacy and Links Policy
… Introduction The Office of the State Comptroller is committed to protecting your … York State’s Internet Security and Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law, this policy explains the use of information which you provide to us and information which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policy