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Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Construction Management (Report 2020-S-42 ). About the … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… agencies’ requirements with respect to form, function, and utility. Information about the use of specific centralized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… OGS has not incorporated compliance with EO 95 into its core business functions: there are no processes to identify … for: ▪ Incorporating compliance with EO 95 into OGS’ core business practices; and ▪ Ensuring accurate, complete, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataXI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… defines the following OSC approval thresholds for contracts entered into by State agencies and the Office of General Services (OGS): State Agency contracts over $50,000 State Agency purchases from OGS Centralized Contracts over $200,000 OGS contracts over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… the Office of General Services (OGS) provides essential support services to State government operations. Its mission … OGS did not incorporate compliance with EO 95 into its core business functions. However, the audit found the data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… while advancing economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to … office space in the Capital Region. OGS is responsible for 19 buildings and two campuses. Of the 19 buildings, 11 are … we found OGS had relied on one capital project, Sheridan Avenue Project (SAP), to provide the majority of its energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… par and state agencies were not always given the necessary guidelines or training to buy more locally produced foods. … requires OGS and Ag&Mkts to develop regulations, establish guidelines, and provide training on New York state food … Auditors also found OGS and Ag&Mkts had not developed guidelines called for in the law to direct and assist state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersHourly Based Information Technology Services
… a pricing schedule that defines the hourly bill rate for standard and specialty job titles. The hourly bill rates for standard titles are based on job title, skill level, skill … job title and region. In addition, the bill rates for all standard and most specialty title consultants are based in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… Efficiency (SAGE) Commission was formed to streamline State government operations by eliminating redundancies and … through the consolidation of warehouse space used by State agencies. At the start of the Initiative, a survey was issued to all State agencies inquiring about warehouse and storage space …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 565
… currently receive CS-783 Authorization/Cancellation Form and manually enter OGS Parking Deduction (Deduction Code 427) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/565-automated-processing-deduction-code-427-ogs-parking-servicesCapital Asset Management (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation, as of September 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our … To assess the extent of implementation as of September 2025 of the seven recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/capital-asset-management-followReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… to implement this initiative. In 2011, OGS created the NYS Real Estate Center (Center) to oversee all real estate operations … to house employees currently in leased space. This method is referred to as the ReStacking Occupancy Initiative. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeContract Advisory No. 31
… Submission System (EDSS). EBP Electronic – Lowest Price (IFB) EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) Purchases to be made … in the submission. EBP Electronic – Lowest Price (IFB) EBV Electronic – Best Value (RFP) Once SFS users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Food Metrics Implementation ( 2017-S-18 ). Background To assist agencies in increasing their New York State food purchases, the State Finance Law (Law) requires the … guidelines, and provide training on New York State food purchasing to agency personnel involved in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… The state Office of General Services (OGS) has made substantial progress establishing New York’s … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “OGS has made great strides putting in place a program that … veteran-owned businesses’participation in state contracts. To qualify as a SDVOB, business owners must have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startFood Metrics Implementation
… State. Food is considered a New York State product if it has been grown, harvested, produced, or processed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationDisposal of Electronic Devices
… being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany (University at Albany) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are … these devices. At the time of our audit, the University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for disposal through … being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany University at Albany through the Office of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… as surplus equipment by the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) through the Office of General Services … as surplus equipment by the Department of Agriculture and Markets Department through the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesPassenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… most of which were special purpose vehicles (e.g., snow plows, large trucks) that are generally unsuited for … trucks used by staff to conduct business. State records show that, for the two years ended March 31, 2014, more than … were recognized by our audit, while others either occurred near to or after the end of our audit fieldwork (and possibly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementContract with EBSCO Subscription Services, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… charge that should not have exceeded the lesser of $35 or 5 percent of the cost of each individual Title … of New York, and found EBSCO was billing in excess of the $35 limit for individual Titles, and did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/contract-ebsco-subscription-services-inc-follow