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Area #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… is the process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network and analyzing them for signs … review of network activity even with an automated IDS in place. When a security violation occurs, appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionDiNapoli: NYC Projects Budget Surplus For 2017, But Faces Risks With Federal Budget Cuts
… New York City projects a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2017, but faces the risk of losing substantial federal funding in the years ahead with … for federal budget cuts and the possible roll back of the Affordable Care Act." The current projected surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-nyc-projects-budget-surplus-2017-faces-risks-federal-budget-cutsDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… Slower economic growth and proposed federal and state actions present potential risks to the city's budget, … Slower economic growth and proposed federal and state actions present potential risks to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetLocal Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… property taxes remain the single largest source of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 … rate of inflation, with some exceptions, though each local government’s tax cap calculation involves a multi-step … formula. The law also includes provisions for a local government to override the tax cap. The calculated allowable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up) (2020-F-12) A report issued in August 2019 found that DEC had made significant progress … waste tire sites. However, auditors identified delays in the timely abatement of waste tire sites due to delays in establishing a new abatement contract through the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… the regional transit system faces significant delays due to funding issues, which may also pressure its next capital plan, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s capital program is critical to winning riders back to public transportation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… pandemic, including ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage facilities across the state, … The committee recommended DOH retain 51,140 DME items, and that 4,468 items should receive scheduled preventive … way to assess the committee’s conclusions. Auditors found that DOH began to identify ways to reduce its inventory as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… than 60 institutional investors — will urge the company to address climate change risk. At the meeting, ExxonMobil's … hear directly from major shareholders who want the company to assess and report on how its business model will adjust to the worldwide effort to limit climate change. "Combating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the … of farming across upstate New York along with Long Island and New York City. The report includes an analysis of … for farmers. Some of the important findings for Long Island include: There were 607 farms on Long Island in 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-101
… agencies of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave Affected Employees Employees in bargaining units … In 2016, the Governor signed into law a comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy. The law provides for a deduction from employee wages to fund the program. Paid Family Leave coverage is funded by employee payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-101-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-rentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1759
… of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave program Affected Employees As of August 22, … In 2016, the Governor signed into law a comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy. The law provides for a deduction from employee wages to fund the program. Paid Family Leave coverage is funded by employee payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1759-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-employees-tug-hill-commissionDiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… 91 cents back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report released today … the federal budget, nearly a third more than the national average, and received an estimated $9,885 in per capita federal spending, slightly below the nationwide average. The federal budget deficit of $680 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… 2019 and its associated financial plan project a surplus of $2.6 billion in the current fiscal year, ending on June 30, which will be … peak. More jobs were added in the boroughs outside of Manhattan than in any other expansion. The city’s … 2019 and its associated financial plan project a surplus of $26 billion in the current fiscal year ending on June 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… own circumstances. However, pursuant to General Municipal Law Section 806(1)(a), counties, cities, towns, villages, … "relative" to include a specified list of persons having a family relationship with a municipal officer or employee. Can … and computers for necessary personal matters such as family care and changes in work schedule. Examples of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsMiller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… 1, 2015 through November 30, 2016. Background The Miller Place Union Free School District is located in the Town of … Miller Place Union Free School District Check Signing 2017M76 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76Shelby Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-372)
… Background The Shelby Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Shelby, Orleans County, and contracts with the … provide fire protection services. The Company is governed by an elected 12-member Executive Board. Expenses for 2013 … Audit claims and ensure that approved claims are listed in the official proceedings of the Board. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/08/shelby-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… training, services and supports even more critical. State law requires that mental health instruction be a part of … to ensure they meet requirements of the state education law. Require schools to ensure all staff who have daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthTown of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the recording of certain financial activities and … fleet management program for the period January 1, 2011, to May 8, 2013. Background The Town of Amherst is located in … The Town does not have any written policies or procedures to determine if the acquisition of new or replacement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199Village of Monticello – Budget Review (B4-14-15)
… the tentative budget are reasonable. The tentative budget does not include a tax overlay. The Village does not have adequate records to demonstrate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-monticello-budget-review-b4-14-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … hours of compensatory time valued they were entitled to for the same period. Comsewogue Public Library – Cash … library staff with guidance on procurement methods for professional service providers. Also, the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits