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Local Government Management Guide - Cash Management Technology
This guide is designed to give the reader an overview of electronic cash management technologies, as well as the internal controls needed to help detect fraud and ensure that all transactions are captured.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cash-management-technology.pdfOversight of Contract Expenditures of Bowery Residents’ Committee (2019-N-8)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is effectively monitoring its contract with the Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19n8.pdfProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (2021-S-40)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. This audit covered the period January 2017 through August 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s40.pdfProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (2021-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful effects to their populations. This audit covered the period January 2017 through August 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sga-2023-21S40-Response.pdfMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… the Department of Health (Department) obtained Medicaid pharmacy services under managed care in an economical manner. … uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under FFS, the Department pays pharmacy providers directly for each drug dispensed to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… and after the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight significant policy implications moving forward, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … and it raises longstanding concerns about the cost of living, the growing wealth gap, the need to preserve a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 308
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Fiscal Year 2002 process. … for the position pool IDs will automatically be charged to the new Fiscal Year 2002 when the maximum effective date … specified on the Position Pool Table. It is not necessary to insert a row and make any changes on the Position Pool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/308-fiscal-year-changes-budget-year-2002Mandatory vs. Optional Membership
… membership prior to July 27, 1976, was optional for jobs with: Exempt¹ or labor² classification; or Competitive³ … Law, effective 1986, imposes requirements on employers hiring people whose membership is optional. Employers must, at the time of hiring, notify new employees, in writing, of their right to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipWelcome Center and Rest Area Planning and Implementation
… of Transportation (Department) has a written capital plan for highway facilities for the traveling public, and whether the capital projects are properly planned and … The audit covered projects on the Department’s plan between January 1, 2014 and May 19, 2017, and subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/20/welcome-center-and-rest-area-planning-and-implementationOpinion 88-64
… and dental benefits for housing authority employees) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Insurance (joint agreement between municipality and public housing authority to provide employee health and dental benefits) … Whether either General Municipal Law Article 5G 119m et seq or Public Housing Law 99 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64DiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… released in March 2022 exposed weaknesses in DOH’s ability to address the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families … released in March 2022 exposed weaknesses in DOHs ability to address the COVID19 pandemic in nursing homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresDiNapoli: Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… In May, Relyea and another non-sworn civilian employee, Jeffrey Rapasadi, 57, also of Canastota were both charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonyOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement … of their gaming revenues to the State, and tribe/nation casino remittances are defined in compacts (agreements with … or operation and administration costs) from each casino. During the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… said. “This is especially disappointing because many seniors have suffered from isolation and restrictions imposed … Office for the Aging to act on our recommendations. Our seniors deserve better.” NYSOFA’s mission is to help New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsState Comptroller DiNapoli Details Progress on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure
… he called on 16 companies, including Tesla Inc., Domino’s Pizza Inc., and Garmin Ltd., requesting similar comprehensive … and Accountability . In addition to Tesla, Domino’s Pizza, and Garmin, requests for disclosure were sent to: Bath …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-details-progress-corporate-political-spending-disclosureArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… such as a flood or fire. The plans, policies, procedures and technical measures that help enable the recovery of … or school’s operations. Proactively anticipating and planning for such disruptions will help prepare local government and school personnel for the actions they must take in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate guidance to providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction … To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesQuality of Internal Control Certification
… Police (Division) submitted timely a quality Internal Control Certification to the Division of Budget (DOB) by … York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act (Act) requiring State agencies and public … public authority to certify compliance with the Internal Control Act by April 30 of each year by submitting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationOpinion 89-54
… a town provides water improvements pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law, a capital reserve fund may be … of a type of improvement provided pursuant to Article 12-C of the Town Law. Under Article 12-C of the Town Law (§209-q, et seq .), a town may provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-54Comptroller DiNapoli Visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
… Night of the Broken Glass”) to the Center’s library. The book, titled “Pogrom Night 1938,” was presented on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-visits-holocaust-memorial-and-tolerance-center