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Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… and whether the Facility is maintained and secured and at what cost. Our audit covered the period from May 3, 2002 … Terminal. The Facility was completed in December 2004 at a cost of $81.4 million. Funding for the project was …
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
… New Residential Investment Corp., Sinclair Broadcast Group and Trip Advisor — seeking increased board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual … companies seeking increased board diversity inclusive of sex race ethnicity age gender identity and sexual orientation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… can wreak havoc on both systems and electronic data by, for example, gathering sensitive information such as … should be set to update definitions daily and to scan for threats throughout the day. Without current virus … and digital cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for such devices. 13 A feature built into Windows operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… and network and system security: the CIA triad and defense-in-depth. These concepts highlight the importance of looking … collectively and will help you place the internal controls in context. CIA Triad The CIA triad refers to an information … information security. The CIA triad is a well-known model in information security development. It is applied in various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsSelected Travel Expenses
… (MTA) - Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) expenses for travel and entertainment were appropriate and documented for … for its staff to follow. The MTA created the All-Agency Travel Policy Directives entitled “Travel and Business Expense” (travel policy directive) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… the State Education Department (Department) is charged with the general management and supervision of the State’s … in the kindergarten–Grade 12 health curriculum. With the passage of the legislation, which amended Section … or other information that would indicate compliance with the Law, and thus had no assurance that all school …
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
… Director of Emergency Communications, Steve Peterson at 845-331-7000 or send an email to [email protected] . … 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, N.Y. When: June 23 at 6 p.m … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today …
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
… must be ready to be deposited, e.g., no advice attached or staples. Limit fasteners such as paperclips, staples, rubber bands, etc. Best practice is to either use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… risks to shelter residents’ health and safety, including fire and safety violations, rodent and vermin infestations … restrooms and vermin; 61 facilities had one or more fire safety issues including lack of fire escape; missing or … County Comptroller Robert E. Antonacci II said: “Every night, there are hundreds of people in our community that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… with respect to determining the responsibility of a business entity (vendor, contractor or offerer) to which a contract … being spent appropriately with responsible contractors; and The procurement record on file with the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… has made substantial progress establishing New York’s Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) program in a … making this important initiative a priority.” The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Act was signed into … also released rules and regulations; established an online database of certified SDVOBs; set up systems to …
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
… in Hurley Town Court. Gutierrez, who stepped down as chief is still serving as a captain. VanValkenburgh remains on the … the professionalism of Comptroller DiNapoli’s team. It is largely through their efforts that we are able to bring … with the fire district. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
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)
… included in our initial audit report, Purchasing and Procurement Practices (Report 2020-S-67 ). About the … The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is a not-for-profit corporation that holds the exclusive franchise … December 31, 2022, NYRA spent approximately $385 million for the purchase of goods and services. The Agreement sets …
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)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Report 2019-S-37 ). About the Program The Department is composed of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials paid $1.2 million to six … technology contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Village of Waterford – Board Oversight (Saratoga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… bills that expire within two years or less may not be the best way to consider the merits.” The 30-day amendments …
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
… on Direct Journal Payments submitted in SFS. Failure to check the ‘Complete’ box causes delays in posting and can … checks per deposit. For a deposit associated with a single check, submit only the check and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen. For a …
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
… to the Comptroller’s prior approval under State Finance Law §112 or Public Authorities Law §2879-a. Contracts submitted for approval must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18h-infrastructure-investment-actAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… powers, the following guidance should be considered: As a best practice, the governing board may provide the claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… of the contract with New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID)/SourceHOV were met and, if not, to … February 6, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for processing the State's approximately 10.9 million income … source status, to process the State's paper returns for tax processing years 2013 to 2015. According to State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returns