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Oversight of International Offices
… has foreign representatives operating in Canada, Israel, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Key Findings ESD does … office contracts to ensure that international offices are meeting contract requirements and are operating to benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesTravel Advisory No. 15
… Subject: COVID-19: Travel and Expense Temporary Exceptions Update: … The update is a result of the State’s decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions and agencies returning to pre-pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for all donations received or deposit money received from fundraisers and lounge sales. Deposits totaling … County) The city did not maintain a multiyear financial plan and has continued to rely on unreliable revenues and one-time funding sources. From fiscal years 2014 through 2017, city officials balanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… York State Common Retirement Fund as the number one U.S. pension fund, and the third globally, for its work to address climate risk. It was the Fund’s second consecutive ranking as the leading U.S. pension fund on addressing climate issues. "Climate change is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskOpinion 95-30
… of a public library, whether obtained from public or private sources, may be invested only as prescribed in … accounts in, or certificates of deposit issued by, a bank or trust company located and authorized to do business … such as real property taxes, and moneys received from private sources, such as gifts. With respect to public source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… an increase of 8.9 percent over the prior year. This rate is significantly higher than for the general … under one of these allowances was $3.34 per hour between 2017 and 2018. As part of President Biden’s American Jobs … 18, 2021 February 3, 2021 January 21, 2021 January 7, 2021 December 16, 2020 December 2, 2020 November 12, 2020 October …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021XI.2.E Submission of Agency Contracts and Amendments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… period. Fund Reservation OSC will review the contract requisition to verify that adequate funds have been reserved. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2e-submission-agency-contracts-and-amendmentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… Are Still In coalition. DiNapoli will be a panelist at the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations … the United States with assets of $207.4 billion as of the March 31, 2018 end of its most recent fiscal year. The Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… and filed shareholder proposals calling on companies to address investors’ concerns about diversity, equity and … spoke out against racial injustice and made commitments to address racial inequities. DiNapoli noted that companies face … to engage with portfolio companies to advance solutions to address our concerns. The strong support fellow investors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… risks their physical operations and facilities face from rising sea levels, flooding and other climate change impacts. … example, is reportedly vulnerable to extreme weather and rising sea levels. The proposals ask these companies to … holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… vary by employer depending on factors such as retirement plans, salaries and the distribution of their employees among … See a chart of historical employer contribution rates, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Area #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… to harm computer systems. These programs can wreak havoc on both systems and electronic data by, for example, … Computer users can inadvertently install malware on their computers by opening email attachments, downloading … This is especially true with the ongoing and escalating threat of ransomware attacks against local governments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… Prior to examining your 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
Agencies will forward the checks money orders etc and any corresponding documents to DTF Treasury who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… protect their assets by tightening their internal controls and strengthening checks and balances,” DiNapoli said. “Prevention is the best way to … vast majority of fire departments are run by committed and amazing volunteers who risk their lives protecting people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… was constructed before it was needed for East Side Access (ESA) completion; whether the MTA has any plans for the use of the Facility before the expected 2022 opening of ESA; and whether the Facility is maintained and secured and … to May 23, 2017. Background As part of the MTA’s mammoth ESA project, it constructed the new Facility in Long Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilitySelected Travel Expenses
… and documented for MTA business purposes. The audit covers from January 4, 2011 through September 30, 2013. Background … return unused cash advance monies within the time frame required by the LIRR Travel Policy. LIRR officials did not … vehicles as an alternative option when conducting the required cost benefit analysis. Develop a tracking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, … Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About the Program As the steward of New York State’s education … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (Law), and under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… You must provide your employees workers’ compensation … coverage as a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four … a policy from a private insurance carrier, your premium is often based on various factors such as employee wages, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costs