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VendRep System Guide for Agency Users
… application for the creation, completion, certification, and review of electronic versions of Vendor Responsibility … questionnaires that have been electronically certified and submitted by vendors using the VendRep System Set up … System Online Help contains the instructional guidance and information needed to effectively use the System and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-agency-usersXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… Business Unit personnel should be aware of in planning for employee award programs and the requirements of the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for approving payment for these types of programs. This section addresses Cash and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsXI.11.C Banking Services Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Section 4.B - Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts for information on controls and special procedures for the establishment and closing of agency bank accounts. … purpose of this section is to: (i) define when a contract for banking services is necessary; (ii) set forth the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11c-banking-services-contractsLength of Service Award Programs (2014-MS-1)
… service credits to volunteer firefighters accurately for the period January 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. … specifies the maximum number of points that can be earned for performing each activity. Volunteers earning 50 service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/06/length-service-award-programs-2014-ms-1Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… training classes, generally you may only reimburse them for authorized expenses that they actually incur and are … to document their expenses and follow set guidelines for reimbursement, you can cut costs and mitigate the risk of … the Risks Your governing board should provide guidance for managing travel and conference expenses to avoid any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expensesInventory Controls
… and completeness of inventory records, accountability for inventory transactions, and safeguarding of inventory. … Services (ITS) was created in 2012 and is the lead agency for State IT services and technology solutions, including the … distribution, and maintenance of technical equipment for State employees. Additionally, ITS is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/14/inventory-controlsSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… Purpose To determine whether the Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs (Center) met … has law enforcement authority to protect and advocate for people with special needs who are served by six State … reports, and delegates some less serious cases to SOAs for investigation. The Center is also required to maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… The Authority accepts credit cards as a method of payment for bus fares and parking. All organizations that accept … to improve the Authority’s information security program for cardholder data and to help ensure it meets PCI … that clearly defines information security responsibilities for all personnel. Also, it has not inventoried all devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards2020 Financial Condition Report – 2020 Financial Condition Report
… The 2019-20 fiscal year brought the convergence of two dramatically different periods to New York State. The … continued to generate overall job growth through most of the fiscal year before finally ending in February, as the … The transition to a new fiscal year then brought the loss of more than 1.9 million jobs in New York, with more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2020-fcrProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Honey bees are essential to the agricultural industry for the pollination services they provide. However, the … contact information of the individual(s) responsible for the care of the honey bees, and whether they intend to … to meet its responsibility to certify nucs and queens for sale and to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… (PPP) is a loan program administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) first authorized by Congress in … rent and utility payments. The loan can be forgiven if the business maintains employment levels and meets other … of loans, 2 percent of value). Source: U.S. Small Business Administration Data accessed on March 25, 2021, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021DiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… shelters had inadequate night shift coverage (one staff vs. three required at one location, and two staff vs. four required at the other). Nearly half (22) of the 47 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… on four systems containing confidential information for individuals who no longer worked for OCFS. OCFS did not keep accurate records of those … including: Maintaining and regularly reviewing user lists for each application; Developing and maintaining an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsOpinion 92-45
… in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) … SQUADS -- Ambulance Service (no authority to impose fee for) -- Powers and Duties (imposition of fee for ambulance service) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4): A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45Medicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a … MCOs are not eligible to receive SMCPs for maternity cases that end in termination or a miscarriage, as these are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-careSouth Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District accurately reported fund balance and other related accounts, and whether fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Mandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… Contributions are mandatory for: Tier 1 and 2 members participating in a contributory … Most PFRS Tier 6 members covered under RSSL Article 22. For information about how much your NYSLRS employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsOnondaga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-160)
… to approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings … The Board could improve its monitoring and verification of project performance related to job creation and capital … Recapture the sales tax exemption benefits from companies who have exceeded the amounts authorized. IDA officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/11/01/onondaga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… experts, aimed at addressing an aging inmate population. For example, some experts have suggested that because of factors, including recidivism rates that are lower for older inmates than for their younger counterparts, use of early release for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemGarden City Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (2023M-161)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Garden City Union Free School District (District) officials tracked, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/garden-city-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-2023m-161