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DiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most

… each year. “New York state offers many worthy causes for income tax filers to donate to on their income tax forms, but money from less … with reporting requirements to provide greater clarity on how funds are being spent and why spending from many funds is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-most

Purchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)

… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … and Procurement Practices (Report 2020-S-67 ). About the Program The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is a … To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-follow

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2166

… enables New York State to provide high quality payroll services. Addresses are used for such critical tasks as … It is essential that PayServ contains correct and current address information for all NYS employees. In an effort to … the ‘Update Personal Information’ hyperlink on the NYSPO home page to allow NYS employees to see and edit their Check, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-update

Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)

… from abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, or other harm; and have no one available who is willing and able to … is responsible for assessing the adult's needs and risk of harm, which may also require coordination with law …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-follow

Cyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)

… in our initial audit report, Cyber Incident Response Team (Report 2020-S-58 ). About the Program Cybercrimes … Crime Report. In 2017, the Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) was created within the Division of Homeland … in our initial audit report Cyber Incident Response Team Report 2020S58 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-follow

Monitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)

… to the AAAs on 2017-18 Unmet Need data – which not only was outdated but did not account for the likely greater …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-follow

Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)

… the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Report 2020-S-40 ). … more than 40 State and local taxes, including the sales and use tax. Provisions of State Tax Law (Law) impose a tax on sales of tangible personal property and certain services, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-follow

Purchasing and Procurement Practices

… New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit covered the period from January … the New York Racing Association Inc NYRA procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practices

Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)

… invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. The Department is authorized …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-follow

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely … If not, the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. In the last seven years, … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards

Ripley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)

… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and District officials … Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed fund balance in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23

Town of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)

… manner. However, the Justice did not ensure computerized case records were updated in an accurate and timely manner or … review pending cases reports and compare computerized case information to manual case file information. Ensure that the clerk reports all …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76

Millbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)

… officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss. Key … officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access use andor loss …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accounts

Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)

… of 269 State-supervised developments, with over 105,000 apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for … out, they are no longer subject to DHCR supervision, and apartments do not need to be kept affordable for … Program developments with approximately 64,000 apartments. Apartments are rented or sold to applicants on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-follow

Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)

… Bus and Rail System, the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 employees, including an … of Information Technology Services. The Policy defines the minimum information security requirements that all state …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-follow

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)

… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our initial audit report,  … Care Ombudsman Program (Report 2018-S-48 ). About the Program Under the federal Older Americans Act of 1965 … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-follow

Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)

… the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report,  Access Controls Over Selected … of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide … were able to perform. Key Findings OCFS has made progress in correcting the problems we identified in our initial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-follow

Efforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes (Follow-Up)

… Division. Not all debts include a tax amount; some include only penalties and/or interest. Department procedures …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/01/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes-follow

Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)

… The Program is intended to connect schools with local farms and food producers, strengthen local agriculture, … should be better positioned to purchase food from State farms.  The Department of Agriculture and Markets … whose responsibilities may include connecting local farms to their school. In such cases, the performance measure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-follow

Milford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)

… policy. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop and adopt a comprehensive written … generally agreed with our recommendations and plan to initiate corrective action. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94