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Cost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a … on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for each job classification and your experience rating. You … different categories of risk, you could be paying more in premiums than is warranted. If your local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… pensions are secure." Employer rates are determined based on actuarial assumptions recommended by the Retirement … valuations, which were adopted by DiNapoli. Based on that report, DiNapoli lowered the long-term assumed rate … Required contributions vary by employer depending on factors such as retirement plans, salaries and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Long Island City, adjacent to the No. 7 line Hunters Point Ave. Station. The Facility was designed to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… filed shareholder proposals at four portfolio companies — Gaming and Leisure Properties, New Residential Investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… can be expensive to fix and can cause significant losses in productivity until corrected. This is especially true with … local governments and schools use a mix of purchased and free antivirus software (downloaded from the Internet). While … malware can be embedded onto a wide variety of devices, a best practice is to force scans of any new devices connected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… local government’s or school’s IT internal controls, it is important to understand two concepts that are fundamental to how IT professionals approach data and network and system security: the CIA triad and … and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it cannot be trusted? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsSelected Travel Expenses
… Authority (MTA) - Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) expenses for travel and entertainment were appropriate and … through September 30, 2013. Background The MTA is a public benefit corporation and a component unit of the State of New … policy also contains language regarding mileage when the employee is in official travel status. In addition, the LIRR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… mental health services. Although school districts are not required to provide mental health services to students … August 2021. Overall, we found that the Department did not require school districts to submit any documentation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… checks and balances,” DiNapoli said. “Prevention is the best way to protect public funds.” “The vast majority of fire departments are run by committed and amazing … to all fire departments throughout Ulster County. ” “I appreciate County Executive Hein being proactive in working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the risk. Checks and documents must be properly prepared for deposit before being sent to DTF Treasury. If items are … they may be returned to the agency. Deposit Preparation: For a refund of appropriation document associated with a single check, submit only the check and SFS printout. For a refund of appropriation document associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety … issues that need to be addressed immediately, according to a report on homelessness released today by New York State … to improve homeless shelter conditions. “Homelessness is a problem affecting communities in virtually every corner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… 163 of the State Finance Law (SFL) requires that contracts for services and commodities be awarded on the basis of … 8 of the Public Buildings Law provides that all contracts for amounts in excess of five thousand dollars for the work … of less than satisfactory performance, early contract termination for cause, contract abandonment, court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… from the adoption of a comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released today by … OGS leadership and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important initiative a priority.” … opportunities. The act establishes a 6 percent goal for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses’participation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-audit-ogs-veteran-owned-business-program-good-startDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Holley Carnright. David Gutierrez, … meant to protect their community to fund their personal business and lifestyle," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the joint … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 150,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probePurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … and Saratoga Race Course. In September 2008, upon renewal of its exclusive Franchise Agreement (Agreement), NYRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the State, of which 10 operate repair shops responsible for the maintenance of Department vehicles. The Department … on behalf of the State by the Office of General Services, for fleet management and repair services, administered by the … of authorized private repair shops across the State for routine maintenance, repairs, roadside assistance, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. North Syracuse Central School District – Professional … District officials paid $1.2 million to six professional service providers without seeking competition and used a … to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Village of Waterford – Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… state budget appropriately lower tax collection estimates in the Financial Plan for state fiscal year 2014-15 but … of the amendments give the Executive great latitude in spending,” DiNapoli said. “And while particular … reports that DOB has also modified projections made in the SFY 2014-15 third quarter financial plan update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsVII.2.C Direct Journal Payment & Payment Worksheet - Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only accept cash on a preapproved basis. … NY 12201-2119 Guide to Financial Operations REV. 06/26/2024 … Agencies must forward all checks money orders etc and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2c-direct-journal-payment-payment-worksheet-treasury-requirementsXI.18.H The Infrastructure Investment Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The Infrastructure Investment Act 1 (“the Act”) allows for a design-build contract, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18h-infrastructure-investment-act