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East Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… recommendations. The Secretary posted public election notices without ensuring they were complete and accurate. … provided by the independent auditor. Review public notices for Commissioner elections prior to posting to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… private and sensitive information. In addition, it is very important for local governments and schools to know … will be used. The contract’s duration and a description of what will happen to shared PII upon the contract’s expiration … to data storage services. 11 Education Law Section 2-d(3)(c); 8 NYCRR 121.2(c), 121.3(c), 121.6(a) 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesPension Funds Break New Ground on Board Diversity
… to formally include sexual orientation and gender identity in their considerations when seeking diverse board … be the first U.S. corporation to include these provisions in its board nominating charter. Monster Beverage agreed to amend its charter in response to a separate Fund proposal which was co-filed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/pension-funds-break-new-ground-board-diversityWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Uniform allowance (including maintenance of) Payments made in anticipation of retirement or as an inducement or incentive to retire Payments made in lieu of accepting fringe benefits (For example, an … child care, parking, dental care, etc.), as provided for in Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. All monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportDiNapoli: Systemic Oversight Deficiencies Put Thousands of Mitchell-Lama Affordable Housing Units at Risk
… health and safety, and strengthen management practices in New York’s Mitchell-Lama housing developments. The report … at risk or unoccupied. “Too often, serious problems in Mitchell-Lama buildings were identified but not resolved,” … conditions at 26 Mitchell-Lama housing developments in New York City and statewide, which revealed systemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-systemic-oversight-deficiencies-put-thousands-mitchell-lama-affordable-housing-units-riskYour Pension Pay Stub
… Your monthly Pension Pay Stub is available in Retirement Online and provides a … your payment. And throughout the year, you can view your pay stubs for year-to-date totals of each. View Your Pension Pay Stub in Retirement Online Sign in to Retirement Online . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/your-pension-pay-stubOrange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… policy is inadequate because it does not address all New York State General Municipal Law (GML) requirements. … security by installing fire suppression systems, automatic temperature controls, a designated generator and entry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financialAllegany County – County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications (2013M-218)
Allegany County County Jail Payroll and Inmate Prescription Medications 2013M218
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/01/24/allegany-county-county-jail-payroll-and-inmate-prescription-medications-2013m-218Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… Background The Albany City School District is located in the City of Albany, Albany County. The District is … payments and those controls are operating effectively. In 2010, District officials developed a disaster recovery … to ensure that the computer system could be restored in a timely manner. We also found that the District has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
Village of Mastic Beach Treasurers Office and Credit Cards 2014M150
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Amsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… Background The Amsterdam Housing Authority is located in the City of Amsterdam in Montgomery County. The Authority was established pursuant … Law to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals in accordance with relevant provisions of State Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsBrighton Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-133)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Brighton Fire District (District) officials ensured that … Determine whether Brighton Fire District District officials ensured that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/23/brighton-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-133DiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… out on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key … suffer much higher rates of unemployment and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workState Agencies Bulletin No. 1961
… bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and … for Form W-2 require the Retirement Plan checkbox in Box 13 be checked for every employee who is either: … plan; or An active participant for any part of 2021 in an annuity account described in IRC Section 403(b) – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1961-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2021DiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal forfeiture. “Joseph Junkovic took taxpayer dollars meant to screen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000V.3.F Projects – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… a defined time period, and may be operational or capital in nature. The Project ID is 15 alphanumeric digits in length. It captures project-related information in the SFS and links to the Project Costing module. Projects … a defined time period and may be operational or capital in nature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3f-projectsState Agencies Bulletin No. 922
… (OSC) has begun populating employees’ county of residence in PayServ. OSC is using the postal code to confirm the … Affected Employees All employees who have a Home address in PayServ of New York City or the surrounding area Effective … has populated the county value for employees who reside in postal codes that fall entirely within the jurisdiction of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/922-new-york-city-postal-codecounty-initiative-and-employee-tax-data-pageMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… NPI identified by the audit and determine an appropriate course of action. Enhance system controls to prevent improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingOpinion 92-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Board of Elections (liability … of a county outside the City of New York must be raised in the first instance as a county charge, and only those … may be subsequently charged back to those jurisdictions. In general, the amounts charged back need not appear in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Opinion 90-36
… taxes must be made in money. ( Sawyer v Springfield , 40 Vt., 305; Richard v Stogdale , 22 Ind., 74.) Consequently, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-36