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NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the Asset Owners Disclosure Project named the New York State Common Retirement Fund as the number one U.S. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement today after the Asset Owners Disclosure Project named the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskChittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
Determine whether the Chittenango Central School District (District) officials adequately managed nonstudent network and local user account access and developed an Information Technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/chittenango-central-school-district-2023-155.pdfNanuet Union Free School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Plan (2022M-135)
Determine whether Nanuet Union Free School District (District) officials ensured network user accounts were needed and whether officials adopted an adequate Information Technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/nanuet-union-free-school-district-2022-135.pdfAssessment of the Thruway Authority's Finances and Proposed Toll Increase, August 2012
In 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that it was in the process of imposing a 45 percent average toll increase for some commercial vehicles.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/thruway-policy-08142012.pdfAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… Specifically, we found that: OASAS personnel review Plans only at initial certification, despite guidance that states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesRenewable Electricity in New York State
To carry out the goals and directives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is pursuing an aggressive campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels identified by climate scientists as necessary to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/renewable-electricity-in-nys.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdfManagement of Capital Projects
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has a formal capital project … transportation infrastructure, helping to develop the Long Island communities it serves and facilitating economic … branches, stretching from Montauk – on the eastern tip of Long Island – to Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projectsTransaction Number Requirement
… Number is required.” Transaction numbers may contain up to 100 characters, including letters, numbers, and certain … does not allow special characters: & Ampersand = Equal sign " Double quotes < Left angle bracket ' Single quote or back tick > Right angle bracket | Pipe + Plus sign /* Forward slash and asterisk % Percent */ Asterisk and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle … “Bottle Bill.” The Act requires every deposit initiator to collect a 5 cent deposit from consumers on containers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… separate from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … District claims; however, the audit of some claims was not in compliance with Town Law. Although the Board approves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… of resident care-related medical equipment, of which only 4 would need to be reviewed. We question whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesWage Theft Investigations
… of more than 12,700 employees. Key Findings The Division does not complete wage theft investigations timely. As of … payment. Of these, 12,938 cases (75 percent) had been open more than one year since the initial claim was received. … of Interest Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring (2013-S-27) Department of Labor: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsEnglish Language Learners Programs
… ELLs and are required to make Bilingual Education (BE) programs available in all home languages spoken by 20 or more … nine (78%) school districts we visited that required BE programs did not have a program or an exemption from BE … education; however, 5,632 (77%) students did not have programs available in their home languages and/or grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsAudits
… and local governments to ensure that they use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently to promote the common good. … audits State and local governments to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively and efficiently to promote the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2194
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of revised procedures for requesting payroll information related to garnishments and other deductions. Affected Employees: Employees with questions related to their garnishment or other deductions are impacted by this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2194-employee-payroll-deduction-information-requestsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2136
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new earnings code that will be used to correct employee … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new earnings code that will be used to correct employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2136-new-earn-code-tba-tax-balance-adjustment-correct-q22-overpaymentsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-659
… unit AJ or GA and who cover a domestic partner for health insurance benefits will be affected. Employees in AJ or GA … and subject to Federal, State, Local, Social Security and Medicare taxes. The taxable value of the Imputed Income will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-659-new-additional-pay-earn-codes-cuny-imputed-incomeOpinion 89-8
… to establishment by school district in Adirondack Park) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Repair Reserve Fund (necessity for … to establishment by a school district in Adirondack Park) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for establishment of repair reserve fund by school district in Adirondack Park) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-d; Education Law, §3651: A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-8Opinion 92-6
… authorized by the highway superintendent may be made only upon the submission to the town board or, if the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-6