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Special Accidental Death Benefit – State University Police Plan
… will not be less than: The full wage you would have earned in the highest grade-step; or If you were in the highest grade-step of a supervisory position, the wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… will be at least: The full wage you would have earned in the highest grade-step of your position; or The wage that … been payable to a police superior officer, if you were in the highest grade-step of a supervisory position. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… will be at least: The full wage you would have earned in the highest grade-step of your position; or The wage that … a police superior officer or a fire officer, if you were in the highest grade-step of a supervisory position. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-accidental-death-benefitComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , and the Piseco Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … alternate work schedules to reduce the need for overtime. In addition, officials did not provide the payroll clerk with … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… lead to lack of civic understanding, limited participation in budget hearings and special elections, and not enough … notes: As of December 2015, there were 886 fire districts in the state. All 62 cities and many of the state's villages … approximately 1,200 fire officials across the state in the last three years on financial matters. For a copy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsOpinion 89-46
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Eligibility … The qualifications for holding a town office are contained in Public Officers Law, §3 and Town Law, §23. Public Officers … Law, §3 and Town Law, §23, a person must be a U.S. citizen in order to qualify to serve as a member of a town planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-46Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… for ensuring that the right IT internal controls are in place and performing as intended. This can be a … of cybersecurity threats and the fact that IT is integral in nearly all aspects of local government and school … operations, we limited the number of questions. In many cases, there are more questions you could and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceXIII.4.E Overnight Per Diem Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… employee. The maximum allowances for travel are updated in SFS each year to coincide with CONUS rate changes. These … and November 1 for rate decreases. If there is a change in CONUS rates during the year the SFS system will be updated … outside the continental United States will only be updated in SFS annually, it is the Business Unit’s responsibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4e-overnight-diem-ratesDiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… of the State of New York on March 16, 2021, as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The Bond Buyer on March 11, 2021. The bonds will be dated … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Orange County Department of Social Services . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … for bids or purchased through state or county contracts. In addition, purchases totaling $45,283 lacked adequate … Some county service providers are not providing services in accordance with agreements; therefore, the department may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Operational Advisory No. 2
… be approved by the end of the Fiscal Year, will be deleted in accordance with the schedule provided in the Fiscal Year End guidance. For more information, see … lapsed, will be deleted according to the schedule provided in the Lapsing guidance. For more information see the GFO , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/2-sfs-transaction-deadlinesAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… (Dowling) is an independent, coeducational college located in Suffolk County. Founded in 1955, Dowling offers Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in several disciplines through Dowling’s four schools: Arts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… janitorial services to six outpatient facilities located in Brooklyn for the period November 1, 2011 to October 31, … a public works contract. Janitorial workers are included in the employee category covered by the prevailing wage law. … at the prevailing wage rate, when the wages paid were in fact substantially below the prevailing wage rate. For a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Services Also Covered by Medicare Part B
… parts. Medicare Part B helps pay for medical care provided in outpatient settings. Medicaid is a joint state and federal … received Medicare Part B services totaling $740 million in 2009. These services were provided in outpatient settings such as doctors' offices, clinics, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/09/medicaid-program-overpayments-services-also-covered-medicare-part-bCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other outliers. As a result of our … (College) employee whose expenses were amongst the highest in the State and had outliers in the areas of lodging and air fare. This employee's travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… is a private postsecondary educational intuition located in Queens County. Plaza offers certificate and degree programs in business, technology, and allied health. Plaza serves … these disallowances result from Plaza students enrolling in courses not required for their programs of study. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Background The Authority provides transportation services in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and Oneida counties. The … confidence and the ability to accept credit card payments. In calendar 2015, the Authority reported 40,822 credit card transactions totaling more than $900,000 in revenue. Key Findings We reviewed select operational and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… State Office Building; and the James A. Farley Building in New York City during the period January 1, 2017 through … Building during calendar year 2017 took a drug test. In addition, 27 of these individuals lacked other necessary … and one individual whose registration expired in 1997 and was never renewed. With some minor exceptions, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… and convenient public transportation to customers in eight counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, … percent) were the responsibility of third-party vendors. In these cases, we determined that RGRTA was not providing … to date. Implement the remaining recommendation detailed in the preliminary report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsCaledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… 2013. Background The Caledonia Fire Department is located in the Town of Caledonia in Livingston County, and is governed by a five-member Board … also monitor operations to ensure that the Department is in compliance with the by-laws. Maintain complete, current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financial