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Fare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America’s largest transportation network, serving a … City: New York City Transit (Transit) and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and the majority of … of a summons; however, MTA officials stated that it is not the MTA’s goal to give summonses to fare evaders but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followOpinion 91-18
… confidential secretary or bookkeeper. You ask whether it is still the opinion of this Office that there is no prohibited conflict of interest if a supervisor … make such designations (Town Law, §29[15]). The town board is required to fix a reasonable compensation for the services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18Understanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development. It will also address the options for amending the budget and monitoring the budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-the-budget-process-060723.pdfDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… P. DiNapoli today announced that ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of the largest food manufacturers in the U.S., has … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that ConAgra Foods Inc one of the largest food manufacturers in the US has committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… competition. Heuvelton Central School District – Payroll (St. Lawrence County) Auditors reviewed payroll payments made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Summer Jobs and After School Programs Provider Led to Contract Violations
… Youth and Community Development (DYCD) contracted with the Queens-based Greater Ridgewood Youth Council to run a Summer … contract, a $1.1 million COMPASS contract at P.S. 153 (Queens) and a $1.9 million COMPASS contract at I.S. 77 (Queens). DiNapoli’s audit found: Ridgewood repeatedly told …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-lax-oversight-summer-jobs-and-after-school-programs-provider-led-contract-violationsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-331
… miscellaneous earnings. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the titles of Steamfitter and Steamfitter Helper Effective Date(s) Increases may be submitted in Pay Period 1C (Institution), paychecks dated April 10, … 2008. The new rates and other information are contained in a memorandum from Carmelo Batista, Jr. dated February 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-331-retroactive-rate-increases-steamfitters-and-steamfitterReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Report … (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients diagnosed with end stage renal disease … the Department did not effectively control the Medicaid costs of recipients diagnosed with ESRD. During our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-332
… Employees designated Management or Confidential in SUNY - BU13, who meet the eligibility criteria and are … are authorized in the 09/21/2022 Memorandum from the SUNY Board of Trustees. SUNY System Administration will provide campuses with details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-332-april-2021-and-april-2022-retroactive-general-salaryDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… Some addiction treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could … of catching COVID-19, limited admission of visitors to treatment facilities, court closures and adjusted enrollment … Some addiction treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesArea #3 – Computer Hardware, Software, and Data Inventories – Information Technology Governance
… Local governments and schools should maintain detailed, up-to-date inventory records for all computer hardware, software and data. The information maintained for each piece of … a description of the item including the make, model and serial number; the name of the employee or other user to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-3-computer-hardware-software-and-data-inventoriesSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… September 12, 2017. Background Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Administratively, SIR is a separate operating unit, reporting to New York City … ensures that security equipment installed at the stations is working, monitored, and tested. As of June 8, 2017, SIR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… (NFTA) assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority prioritizes capital … DiNapoli said. “In light of NFTA’s limited resources, it is critical that the authority prioritize its most pressing … demand for public transportation across the region.” NFTA is responsible for air and public transportation in Erie and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningMedicaid Drug Rebate Program Under Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… York has been able to recover a portion of the Medicaid prescription drug costs by requesting rebates from drug … The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, extended prescription drug rebates to cover medications dispensed to … has not been invoiced, but could still be collected with additional efforts by the Department. Given the current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-drug-rebate-program-under-managed-care-followHughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… 28, 2014. Background The Hughsonville Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Wappinger in Dutchess County. The Company, which is governed by a three-member Board of Trustees, provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/02/hughsonville-fire-company-financial-activities-2014m-201Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District – Financial Management and Competitive Procurement (2016M-124)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … requirements. Adopt detailed policies and procedures to address the procurement of goods and services that are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-financial-management-andDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-44
… grade are eligible for the payment provided the employee: Is on the payroll March 31, 2010 (Active, on Paid Leave of … as used in determining eligibility for the LLS payment, is paid service (including part-time annual-salaried service, … Advance reaches the Job Rate of the reallocated grade is entitled to the Job Rate credit of the lower grade. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-44-april-2010-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsu-longevityDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-52
… Purpose To inform the agency of OSC’s automatic processing of the LLS payment and to provide instructions for payments … employees in BU67 with an Increment Code of 1976-2006 Background Chapter 49 of the Laws of 2008 … To inform the agency of OSCs automatic processing of the LLS payment and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-52-april-2011-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsu-longevityDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-53
… of the Laws of 2008 implemented the agreement between the State and Rent Regulation Services Unit (RRSU) and provides … payments will be in the amount of $1,250 or $2,500 based on the eligibility criteria below. *Employees who have been … who received the automatic LLS payment. Withholding Taxes This payment is subject to Federal, State, and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-53-october-2011-rent-regulation-services-unit-rrsuSecurity Over Critical Systems
… River Regulating District’s (District) critical systems is sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data. The audit covered the period from June 2023 … generally took appropriate steps to secure processes and systems used to accept credit card payments. However, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systems