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XI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is provided for intergovernmental agreements subject to OSC review and … applicable to that agency. See XI.2.A Thresholds for additional information. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES … applicable to the state agency. The procurement record for intergovernmental agreements must include a justification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1036
… U.S. Treasury Securities directly from the Treasury via direct deposit. Employees may now purchase electronic … employees to purchase electronic Treasury securities via direct deposit. Employee Actions To use TreasuryDirect®, … US Treasury Securities directly from the Treasury via direct de …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1036-new-us-treasury-securities-direct-deposit-form-ac-3245City of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… 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 $5.6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Protection of Child Performers 2016S70
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… to the Governor and the Legislature by December 1 of each year detailing these purchases. The report should include … sources of food products purchased by agencies during the year. Since the Law was implemented, OGS has issued reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting … their goals and whether it provided effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… a blatant violation of her public duty,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence … partners in the Comptroller’s Office because they do such a thorough job investigating their cases, which makes … delinquent tax bills. DiNapoli’s audits and investigations have led to more than 90 arrests and $18 million in ordered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… $117.3 billion through the first 10 months of the fiscal year, or $1.1 billion below initial projections and $628.5 … but for now our financial position remains strong.” Year-to-date tax collections of $63.3 billion were $4.4 billion, or 7.5 percent, over last year for the same period. Tax receipts were $547.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … authority does not provide adequate cybersecurity training to employees. Village of Franklin – Fund Balance Management … Operations (Otsego County) Although water bills appear to be based on an appropriate method to ensure equity among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-8
… claims be certified) CLAIMS -- Certification of (necessity for in city) LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) … be verified ...". The quoted language was added by chapter 550 of the Laws of 1983 for the express purpose of making … St Comp, 1956, supra ; Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[l][i], [ii][a][5]). February 21, 1997 Terrence M. Hammill, Mayor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… This audit covered the period April 1, 2012 to November 12, 2014. Background Health care facilities in New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… State agencies will need to be proactive in working with the Division of Budget as early as possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation authority … are in place for any mandatory payments that are required to be paid during the “blackout period” when SFS is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a population of approximately 700. … Robert Blain and Donald Olson, who shared a court clerk. For the audit period, the Justices collected approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Town 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-177Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… procedures. It should include the frequency and scope of backups, the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and … to the process (e.g., file-naming conventions, method of transporting data offsite). The policy should also address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local … accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is another instance … Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. 6 for sentencing. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other … travel payments. Key Findings The travel expenses for the five College employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… Retirement Fund’s (Fund) request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. … have agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund request that they increase the use of renewable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Cayuga County) The treasurer receives all department funds, prepares and makes all deposits, pays department bills … did not always obtain approval prior to transferring funds in the department’s bank accounts as required. Town of … budgeting practices and the level of unexpended surplus funds, resulting in a significant amount of unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits