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DiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… hogweed that have established footholds across New York state and threaten native species, agriculture and tourism, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Invasive species … of Invasive Species Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… full restitution after admitting to stealing nearly $6,000 in cash from bail collections. The clerk, Trudy Harper, 40, was arrested in June and charged by Ulster County District Attorney D. … as clerk. “My office continues to work closely with law enforcement to ensure local officials who abuse their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsCharter School for Applied Technologies – Payment to Affiliated Entities (2013M-300)
… relationship with its affiliated entities and any related payments for the period July 1, 2010 through January 11, 2013. … to either entity’s financial records. The School made payments for services to one of the entities without a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/charter-school-applied-technologies-payment-affiliated-entities-2013m-300XI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… should develop written policies and procedures to ensure staff consistently perform the receiving function … Chapter XII, Section 5.F – Adjusting the MIR Date of this Guide for additional guidance on this topic. Online Agencies … orders and receipts. Coach is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in with your SFS user ID and password. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingInvestors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… week asked the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject ExxonMobil’s plan to block a shareholder proposal for information on how the company will be impacted by public policies seeking … know how ExxonMobil’s bottom line will be impacted by the global effort to reduce emissions and what the company plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeAbandoned Property Report - Excel File Format Instructions
Use these instructions to complete your report in the approved Microsoft Excel file format. Do not alter the design of the Excel template in any way.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/abandoned-property-report-excel-file-format-instructions.pdfIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… spend legitimate federally reimbursable charges to federal funds and pre-award projects. Under no circumstances should agencies be using federal funds and pre-award projects for any charges not specific to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her household expenses, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Johnson was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
Corporate retailers Macys and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors to protect human and workplace standards
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… or southwestern parts of the country. New Mexico had the top balance with a per capita surplus of $10,671, followed by Mississippi ($8,939), Alaska ($8,727), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… for improving operations and governance. They can also identify strategies to reduce costs and strengthen … or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit responses should be addressed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansDiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… of multi-year budget plans. “Long-term budget planning is vital to the fiscal health of our localities,” said … long-term budget planning. Multiyear financial planning is a tool that will enable these entities to develop revenue … of near-term budgeting decisions on future fiscal years. It also allows officials to assess alternative approaches to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… companies in New York City through tax waivers of City and State sales and use tax, local property tax abatements, and reductions to City and State mortgage recording tax. Companies requesting financial … not kept or is incomplete. Additionally, not all required application documentation was maintained. Obtain required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesOpinion 92-39
… guarantees of either the State or Federal Constitutions (NY Const, art I, §11, US Const, 14th amend), or the voter rights provisions of the State Constitution (NY Const, art I, §1; art II, §1). The Court relied upon the … The Court of Appeals stated that "the Supreme Court's latest decision in this area [ Ball v James ] now indicates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-39State Agencies Bulletin No. 1526
… as a confidential identifier Do not publish the NYS EmplID on training rosters or sign in sheets that others can see Do not use the NYS EmplID … online systems Do not leave printouts with employee data on a shared printer Shred any printed reports once the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1526-use-new-york-state-employee-id-new-york-state-payroll-systemDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… Limnes Corp. for $4.7 million for painting bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties citing its ties to two … closely affiliated with two other entities that have been in serious trouble and are forbidden to do business with the … was a $4.7 million contract to paint 13 NYS DOT bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties. During the contract review, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… of destroyed servers, the cost to upgrade user security software, the purchase of firewall insurance and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… with existing regulations, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… have included the installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking on equipment, such as snowplows, heavy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Dollar Tree and Dillard’s have agreed to new reporting standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversight