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Security Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… properly safeguarding its ePHI and has protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI … that process, store, and transmit ePHI. Since 2003, all health care providers, including the Institute, are required … the Federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) extends certain HIPAA Privacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationLakeland Fire District – Travel and Conference Costs (2013M-145)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over travel and conference costs for the … The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over travel and conference costs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/23/lakeland-fire-district-travel-and-conference-costs-2013m-145Controls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … contracts with public and private entities in its mission to: prevent homelessness when possible; provide temporary, … in the City, including 58 owned by the City, subject to DHS oversight. Over the years, a significant number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-shelters-followHourly Based Information Technology Services
… Purpose The objectives of our examination objectives were to determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) paid … the Budget and OGS jointly implemented the HBITS contracts to create a cost- and time-efficient means for agencies to procure short-term hourly information technology services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesOpinion 89-60
… municipality's code of ethics, or the standards of conduct to which the courts hold public officials. We are in receipt … in the business of providing home inspection reports to prospective purchasers of homes within the town. Article … et seq .) contains the provisions of law which relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60DiNapoli Issues Report on Public-Private Partnerships
… provisions if New York broadens the authority of the state to enter into public-private partnership (P3) projects or … in the country. “New York’s aging infrastructure needs to be rebuilt and repaired but the state’s ability to pay for this important work is limited,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-issues-report-public-private-partnershipsOpinion 2001-13
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of … whether a town has the authority to install a tollbooth on a town highway that leads to a recreation area, and to … 1604 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law contain restrictions on the authority of municipalities in connection with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-13DiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth
… The North Shore, for many the gateway to Staten Island, has led … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The North Shore is located just north of the Staten Island Expressway and serves as an … The North Shore for many the gateway to Staten Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-north-shore-leads-staten-islands-growthDiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Expands List of Corporations That Disclose Political Spending
… political spending is consistent with enhancing the company’s profitability.” Since the U.S. Supreme Court’s … the following support: Nisource Inc. (50.3%); NextEra Energy Inc. (43%); Western Union Co. (41.7%); The Travelers … of the Fund’s proposal: 2016 J.M. Smucker Co. Centerpoint Energy Coca Cola Enterprises Raytheon Union Pacific Waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-expands-list-corporations-disclose-political-spendingOpinion 95-23
… discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (officer's statement based on review of documentation) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (permitting statement supporting voucher to be based on review of … TOWN COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (permitting statement supporting voucher to be based on review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23Medicaid Program – Oversight of Localities' Efforts to Coordinate Veterans' Health Care Benefits Under Medicaid and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health effectively oversaw localities' efforts to coordinate veterans' health care benefits provided through … To determine whether the Department of Health effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/19/medicaid-program-oversight-localities-efforts-coordinate-veterans-health-care-benefitsWork-Related and Non-Work-Related Activities – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Time Answering constituent phone calls Attending municipality-sponsored events Discussing issues with constituents while out of the office Attending municipality board/committee meetings Preparing for municipality meetings Community activities in partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/work-related-and-non-work-related-activitiesUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … ). The five recommendations included four recommendations to the Department of Health (Department) and one to the Governor. About the Program Due to the highly … To determine the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … System Administration has provided sufficient guidance to the SUNY schools regarding PCI compliance. We found that … generally knowledgeable about PCI compliance and the need to protect credit card data from unauthorized access, a range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the nine … not adequately ensure that CUNYfirst users had access only to functions that were necessary to meet their needs. For example, CUNY Central Office granted … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … result of the audit, the Authority took immediate actions to address the security over cardholder data. However, the Authority still needed to take additional steps to improve its overall information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/04/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of the Department of Labor’s … determined the Department does not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and asbestos-related project fees. … To determine the extent of the Department of Labors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2246.1
… Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice section to include information about payments made in a separate … No. 2246 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the NYSCOPBA Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22461-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2266
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the APSU Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering the payment … lump sum payment is not pensionable and not subject to across-the-board increases but must be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2266-agency-police-services-unit-apsu-employees-represented-policeState Agencies Bulletin No. 815
… Purpose To provide guidelines and processing procedures for Cash … for Management/Confidential employees may be made pursuant to Division of the Budget Bulletin D-1122 dated March 20, … Cash Merit Award is a lump sum payment that is not added to the employee’s basic annual salary. The eligibility period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/815-cash-merit-awards-managementconfidential-employees