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DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Action for March 2017
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Contract and payment actions for March 2017: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-action-march-2017New York State Employees and Federal Funding – Federal Funding and New York
… The State workforce is funded through a variety of means, including state taxes, fees and federal funding. The New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) projects 189,700 Full Time … 61.1% Agriculture and Markets, Department of 27 557 4.8% Alcoholic Beverage Control, Division of 0 398 0.0% Arts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-employees-and-federal-fundingDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… expanded trade opportunities. I commend Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon and her team for their efforts in promoting … said New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon . “We understand the importance of ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachOpinion 99-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … in the opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (by exchange for work performed for municipality) PUBLIC … -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (removal and retention by the contractor of underground tanks constitutes a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Supervision (DOCCS): Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up) … Intensive Supervision and Treatment (SIST) parole officers to have a minimum number of monthly contacts with paroled … managed care premiums for the state fiscal year 2014-15 due to a flaw in the DOH’s rate-setting methodology. In a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDepartment of Health (Department) Examination of Travel Expenses
… was to determine if the travel expenses claimed by a Department employee during the period of February 23, 2012 … due and owing. During the period of our examination, the Department employee certified 820 expense reports that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/20/department-health-department-examination-travel-expensesTravel Card Transactions
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to assess the timeliness of reconciling credit card … The New York State Travel Manual requires travelers to submit expense reports timely to provide the information … New York State Travel Manual and promptly repay any monies due to the State. Consistently hold employees accountable for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… Transportation Authority (MTA) Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in … evaluating contractor/consultant performance. As a result, it did not fully benefit from the established processes. Our … Update the Procedures to implement a clear process on how to handle “N/A” (not applicable) ratings. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… into a person’s identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the second largest tax amount collected annually. Taxable online sales have been rising with an acceleration of such … sales during the pandemic, with large retailers as well as online marketplaces reporting growth. Auditors examined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions
… approval of a request to remain on the original agency payroll while accepting a position in another agency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/17/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotionsOffice for People With Developmental Disabilities Fuel Card
… York Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office Me …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/10/office-people-developmental-disabilities-fuel-cardOpinion 2008-4
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … cost of the improvement an allowance for services rendered by the town attorney, town engineer and salaried town … of a local law, provide for the use of general fund money for this purpose. Articles 12 and 12-A of the Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4Signal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… 2,345 devices that were on the Signal Device Master List but were not inspected by a Supervisor during this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingOpinion 90-16
… with the municipality if he or she receives a direct or indirect pecuniary or material benefit as the result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16Cost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… watch for red flags such as unusual destinations or items on the card. Verify that the items purchased were actually … Have a reconciliation process and timetable. Follow up on any identified discrepancies. Establish a method for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudX.7.A Centralized Corporate Customers – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… AND POLICIES Business Units must use a Centralized Corporate Customer to create a revenue contract in the SFS, … Unit (VMU) creates and maintains all Centralized Corporate Customers. Creation of a Centralized Corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x7a-centralized-corporate-customersOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… against threats to student and teacher safety. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT … IT systems and electronic data. It may be necessary to include outside parties such as the organization’s IT … and services. In the event of an incident, personnel need to quickly recognize situations that are of greater severity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… not corrected in a timely manner. Delays in identifying and responding to unsafe conditions is a risk that can be … in 25 subway stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. The MTA classifies safety defects in five … Most critical are the "A" defects which affect safety and security, and are revenue-related. According to the MTA, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defects