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XI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make … submitting transactions to the OSC Bureau of Contracts for approval. If the selected bidder cannot provide the … their assessment as to why the bidder’s justification for not providing the certification is reasonable. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… but are not limited to, the following: Unaccounted for cash in any amount, including inmate or patient cash; Unaccounted for cash in agency cash advance accounts, including … refer the incident to the State Inspector General's Office for review. If applicable, the agency must also notify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… work with State Comptroller DiNapoli to stop this kind of fraud. We hope this sends a message to others who might think … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s (Department) waiver practices are effectively … to operate while corrections are made or alternative means of compliance are achieved. Key Findings We found the … communications efforts, were lacking and led to a backlog of at least 179 unprocessed waiver requests at the time of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversDisposition of Farm Assets
… disposed of the assets associated with its closed farms, including equipment, livestock, and land. The audit … to the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Department operated farms at 12 correctional facilities located throughout the … Sullivan, Wallkill, Washington, and Wyoming. These farms produced dairy, beef, and vegetable products to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2020-S-43 ). About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State … resources of New York State. This system includes over 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… Background To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food purchases, the State Finance Law (Law) requires the Office of General … information regarding the State’s efforts to support its farm and agricultural businesses. The 2014 Food Metrics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… 2018, the Department issued about 19,000 total annual renewal, new annual, and temporary child performer permits as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… an increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for eligible employees. Note: Employees who would have made less than $72 per day must receive only the daily amount they would have earned if they had worked that day. Effective Dates: The increase to the Jury Duty Daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… also affected. Effective Dates: Effective every Thursday morning for approximately one hour beginning on April 21, 2022. Please note, this disruption will occur … change will happen each week starting on Thursday morning. Users will be able to access this page again to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineContract Advisory No. 16
… B,” is used to report the information. The annual reports for the most recently concluded State fiscal year (April 1st … is being entered, including the contract number. For consultant service agreements that were issued from an … email is the preferred method of receipt. Email addresses for OSC and DCS are listed below. Complete guidance on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2012. … The City’s budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $16.7 million. The City’s budgeted water and sewer fund appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $3.2 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… management and controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, through May 30, 2012. … and the Supervisor has not developed detailed procedures, for ensuring that financial duties are adequately segregated … or disaster recovery. There is no system in place for monitoring IT activity or changes in the system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… 72 hours from the date of receipt, excluding Sundays and holidays. Establish policies and procedures to ensure an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not to exceed $4.25 million. Key Findings An inter-municipal agreement was … management, the Project’s costs have grown to more than $4.7 million. Change orders totaled more than $800,000, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260DiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to the New York State Common … increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 companies are shifting to … not just because it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigates climate change, but because it’s smart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyStarpoint Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-101-F)
… in the audit report Starpoint Central School District – Network Access and Application User Permissions (2022M-101), … District officials did not adequately secure access to the network or properly manage user permissions to the financial … to help District officials adequately secure access to the network and properly manage user permissions. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/05/starpoint-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-101-fState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, collections growth has generally … New York City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, … of double-digit growth in city collections. Collections for the counties and cities outside New York City, in total, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarter