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I.2 Organization of the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
The New York State Guide to Financial Operations is organized by chapters related to accounting process area
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i2-organization-guide-financial-operationsCharter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… of Trustees (Board) and officials secured student data to help protect it from unauthorized access and developed and … Board and officials did not adequately secure student data to help protect it from unauthorized access or develop an IT … result, there was an increased risk of unauthorized access to student personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (2019-S-61)
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, penalties, and fees—from delinquent individual and business taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s61.pdfOpinion 94-24
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements (for bonds with proposed … -- Permissive (need for when town purchases real property and constructs town hall) TOWN LAW, §220; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … 1976 Opns St Comp No. 76-394, unreported). On the other hand, if a single board resolution authorizes both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-24Collection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… whether Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration is appropriately accounting for and collecting … whether Homes and Community Renewals Office of Rent Administration is appropriately accounting for and collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsIX.12.D Federal Funding Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… programs, however, are subject to the interest provisions of CMIA. This distinction can be better understood by consulting the CMIA regulations. Subpart A of the regulations deals with the larger federal programs … federal program agency fails to comply with the provisions of Subpart B, (205.3-c), the Treasury Department may decide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12d-federal-funding-subject-cmiaAnnual Performance Report on New York State's Industrial Development Agencies - Fiscal Year Ending 2011
IDAs can assist ailing municipalities by encouraging the creation of new businesses or the retention of existing businesses. However, it is vitally important th
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/idaperformance2013.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… options before resorting to long-term borrowing to fund operations, according to a report released today by State … Report Lessons from Past Recessions: Borrowing for Operations Find out how your government money is spent at … its options before resorting to longterm borrowing to fund operations according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a Due to State Offset – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… resulted in an amount owed to the State by an employee (i.e., Due to State). When a Due to State condition exists, … refunded to the State. An employee who travels frequently can use the Due to State Offset functionality in SFS to apply … until it is fully reconciled. For more information on how to apply a Due to State Offset to an expense report in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkOpinion 89-50
… was intended to curb raids on the public purse for the benefit of favored individuals or enterprises ( Teacher's … prohibits the expenditure of municipal moneys for the benefit of private parties unless it is in furtherance of a … that inaction could lead to harm; (3) some form of direct contact between the municipality's agents and the injured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… was obtained and an award was made to the low bidder. Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services 1 and Equipment … the prescribed criteria. Section 6.A - Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6-overviewDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… The executive director of special education provider IncludED … for life from providing special education services for the state. "Today’s guilty plea shows that those who rip off … Vance. "Instead of providing these young children with the special education services they needed, the defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team responsible for drafting an IT contingency plan for management’s review and approval. The team should include … all responsible parties and ensure that it is periodically tested and updated as needed. The plan should focus on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… According to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a marriage are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member … does not require use of this formula. There are other ways to distribute pension benefits. Other equitable distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… 1, 2013 through September 30, 2015. Background WCHCC is a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 of … and the surrounding area. Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law requires State agencies and public … faith" effort to achieve their goals, and report quarterly on its level of participation to the Department of Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesTown of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… IT policies for network user access, online banking and breach notification. The Board did not require IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Hudson City School District – Information Technology (2020M-157)
… and District officials did not: Adopt adequate IT policies or a disaster recovery plan. Ensure the acceptable use policy … (AUP) was complied with, monitor the use of IT resources or provide IT security awareness training. We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/hudson-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-157Federal funds to New York City: Title IV-E Foster Care
Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (Assistance Listing Number 93.658) is a federal program that provides reimbursement for a portion of foster care costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-iv-e-foster-care.pdfDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… been the state and local governments, which consistently pay their contributions in good times and bad. As of March … in cash, bonds, and mortgages (23.14 percent), private equity (10.57 percent), real estate and real assets (8.24 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs
… the New York State Thruway Authority will continue to face fiscal challenges, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … that its current revenue structure may not be sufficient to cover ongoing and future capital needs. “The Thruway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costs