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DiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities

… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to … against future cyberattacks. In New York, cyberattacks have impacted public entities large and small, including …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authorities

DiNapoli: Corporations to Disclose Political Spending

… DiNapoli said. "I applaud Goodyear and Nisource for agreeing to voluntarily disclose their political spending … The shareholder proposals filed by the Fund ask companies for comprehensive and public reports that list their … Foods Delta Airlines Eastman Chemical H&R Block Marathon Oil U.S. Steel Valero Energy 2014 Comcast Corp. CF Industries …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-corporations-disclose-political-spending

Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases

… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without … private and sensitive information. In the meantime, I have directed my audit division to expand the scope of this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databases

State Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile (2023-S-14)

To determine what steps DOH and OGS have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased and whether DOH and OGS have managed and maintained—in function

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s14.pdf

Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)

… Our initial report ( 2016-S-37 ), which was issued on June 9, 2017, examined whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the New York State …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-follow

New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes

… Authority (MTA) are not identified, the authority may have to raise fares and tolls faster than planned to improve …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikes

eBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members

… and Trillium Asset Management today announced that they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines to include gender and racial diversity among the qualities …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-members

Overpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (Follow-Up)

… overpayments to the Department of Health (Department) for further review. Auditors determined the eMedNY system did …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/07/overpayments-cabrini-medical-center-follow

Improper Payments to a Dentist (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … made in our audit report, Improper Payments to a Dentist (Report 2012-S-52). Background Our initial audit … hours. We also determined the Medicaid program did not have controls to prevent improper payments for behavior …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/30/improper-payments-dentist-follow

DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs

… New Yorkers in residential drug treatment programs have been poorly served by the failure of the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to inspect and certify that the programs are safe and give … both before and during the COVID pandemic, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programs

Town of Barton - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-8)

… in at least $1,700 in scrap metal proceeds being used for inappropriate expenditures. Monitor highway fuel use, … gasoline totaling over $1,100 that could not be accounted for. Competitively procure goods and services, including motor oil and tires, resulting in potential overpayments of $4,500. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/19/town-barton-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-8

The Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits

… The State Court of Appeals determined that NYSLRS benefits … a NYSLRS member is divorced, a court may determine that the member’s ex-spouse is entitled to share in the member’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-order

Disability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits

… a member’s disability retirement benefit is subject to equitable distribution is an issue for the Court. Many … by NYSLRS do not use service credit at retirement to determine a member’s pension benefit. Instead, the pension … the ex-spouse’s share to what a service retirement would have provided. Under certain circumstances, a hypothetical …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirement

DiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track

… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time … 2014. The MTA’s Transit division considered a subway train on time if it reached the end of the line within five …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-track

DiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits

… that exceeded limits allowed by the law, according to an audit of the Department of Health (DOH) released today … “New York puts limits on these medications for a reason – to cut the potential for abuse. The Department of Health … care organizations (MCO) that, similar to DOH, do not have system edits to prevent the payment of pharmacy claims …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limits

Access to Preschool Special Education Services

… Objective To determine if the State Education Department (SED) is … in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to promote timely access to services for children across New … children transitioning from Early Intervention with an IEP have it implemented by their third birthday. These reviews …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-services

Electronic Funds Transfer Direct Deposit Enrollment Application (RS6370)

For NYSLRS retirees to have your monthly benefit electronically deposited to your checking or savings account or change which bank you deposit to.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6370.pdf

Stay Informed – Career Plan

… or in the event of disability or death. Use these tips to help you understand your benefits and stay informed. … Retirement Online , a convenient and secure way to review your benefits and conduct transactions in real … on your benefits. Contact us with any questions you have about your benefits. … Career Plan information for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/stay-informed