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Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, … the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Safety of Seized Dogs (Report 2017-S-49 ). About the Program Article … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… our state demands action,” DiNapoli said. “The creation of land banks, as well as legislation passed earlier this … adequate funding, these entities may help stop the erosion of local tax bases and return economic vitality in disadvantaged communities.” DiNapoli’s report noted as of July 2016, 10 of the state’s 15 land banks listed a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightLocal Government Ethics
… / S.5548 (Biaggi) – Strengthens the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local governments in a number of ways including, but not limited to, prohibiting municipal … the issues required to be addressed in local codes of ethics to include nepotism. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsCity of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2018. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Elwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented, … Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting … their goals and whether it provided effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1713
… claiming exempt in 2019 Effective Date(s) According to IRS Publication 505 (Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax) and IRS Instructions for Form W-4 (Employees Withholding … and be in compliance with IRS and NYS Rules and Regulations, agencies must update the employee’s Tax Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1713-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2019Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… equipment includes Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), a TV system in which strategically placed cameras’ input is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… in the New York State Attorney General’s litigation bureau, where he handled cases in federal and state court. He …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerTown of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… a fund balance and reserve policy and long-term plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs in the … that establishes the level of fund balance and reserves to be maintained. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Medgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… totaling $118,782 were either improper (did not comply with CUNY and/or State and City policies and procedures) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial report, … list that Lehman opened prior to the implementation of the 2008 banking policy. One was a Certificate of … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation ( 2015-S-2 ). … January 22, 2015 to March 20, 2016, determined whether the Information Technology Transformation process has been … days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1700
… Purpose To notify agencies of the maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in … amount, for a combined total contribution limit of $25,000 in 2019. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement … Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement age, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1700-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2019State Agencies Bulletin No. 1694
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C … change during the year, the total earnings received for the year must equal the composite statutory salary, based … Members who serve the entire calendar year are eligible for a year-end adjustment in the final paycheck of the year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1694-2018-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOpinion 88-35
… computer software constitutes the purchase of a commodity for competitive bidding purposes and does not fall within the … advisable to seek competition through the use of requests for proposals or, where appropriate, a less formal method, to … consultant would assist the city in preparing a request for proposals (RFP). The consultant would also assist the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35State Agencies Bulletin No. 415
… Purpose To provide an overview of overpayment processing and highlight the changes, … when that payment is recoverable under Section 200.3 of the State Finance Law. The Earn Code OVP (Overpayment … Pay Page, provides a means to deduct a fixed amount of money from an employee’s paycheck on a biweekly basis. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/415-automatic-processing-overpayments-inactive-employeesPlacement Agent Ban
… Signed into law on August 21, 2018 as Chapter 203 of the Laws of 2018 – A.3137 (Abbate) / S.4761 (Golden) – Codifies the current OSC policy which bans the use of placement agents, paid intermediaries and registered … Codifies the current OSC policy which bans the use of placement agents paid intermediaries and registered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/placement-agent-banSelected Aspects of Railcar Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… (MTA)-New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA-Staten Island Railway (Railway) have established systems of … Transportation Authority: New York City Transit and Staten Island Railway - Selected Aspects of Railcar Fleet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/selected-aspects-railcar-fleet-maintenance-follow