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Village of Red Hook – Information Technology (2020M-89)
… adopt required or sufficient IT policies, provide users with IT security awareness training, or develop a disaster … responsibilities and did not have a formal contract with the consultant. In addition, sensitive IT control … and adopt comprehensive IT policies and provide employees with IT security awareness training. Develop procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-red-hook-information-technology-2020m-89Town of Trenton – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-28)
… and Braille, and closing speed of at least five seconds for doors with automatic closers, and One at the main … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 14 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-trenton-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-28Membership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… plan. Select your tier and whether you are in a 20- or 25-year retirement plan from the Contents on the left or scroll down to see how your years of service affect your retirement benefits. For … age. If your employer has adopted Section 384(f) and you have elected it, you will receive an additional benefit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersTuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… 28, 2013. Background The Tuckahoe Common School District is located in Suffolk County in the Town of Southampton. The District is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Mary's Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and … Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-marys-hospital-january-1-2011-through-march-31-2011Empire BlueCross BlueShield Special Items Made to Englewood Hospital and Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the … processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals, including Englewood. Empire’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-special-items-made-englewood-hospital-and-medical-centerEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Saratoga Hospital From January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… (Empire's) payments to Saratoga Hospital (Saratoga) for special items were made according to the provisions of … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with … portion of the Plan. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-made-saratoga-hospital-januarySelected Payments for Special Items Made to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… and retired State, participating local government and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mary-imogene-bassett-hospital-january-1-2011-throughSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Albany Medical Center from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… and retired State, participating local government and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-albany-medical-center-january-1-2011-through-march-31Conclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… travel and conference expenses will create an opportunity for questionable or possibly fraudulent expenses to occur and … information contained in this guide as a starting point for designing control procedures appropriate for the size and complexity of their operations. The final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionTown of Perth – Conflict of Interest (2024M-142)
… Perth (Town) Board (Board) members had prohibited interest in non-payroll disbursements. Key Findings A Board member … prevent Town officials from having prohibited interests in non-payroll disbursements. Town officials generally … of Perth Town Board Board members had prohibited interest in nonpayroll disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-conflict-interest-2024m-142State Agencies Bulletin No. 315
… Affected Employees Employees with a TIAA/CREF record in PaySR, including employees whose TIAA record has been … until "completion of one year of service, and continuance in service thereafter". This had always been interpreted to … satisfies the "one year of service" and "continuance in service" provisions of section 392(4) of the Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/315-changes-processing-suspense-period-and-7-year-period-tiaacref-membersDiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… firms, the trade sector, which includes both retail and wholesale establishments, had the largest share, nearly 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… or school district operations plays an important role in deciding whether or not the appointment of a claims … as such guidance is consistent with legal requirements. In order to keep the claims auditing function as independent … head that may have placed or approved the purchase in question. The claims auditor should attend training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorVendor Responsibility Documentation
… more for the first time) 1. New contract ✔ ✔ 2. Agreement with an estimated amount of $100,000 or greater ✔ ✔ 3. Real … at no cost ✔ ✔ 8. Non-material amendment/renewal/extension with adverse information ✔ ✔ 9. Construction change order with adverse information ✔ ✔ 10. Mini-bid against backdrop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,190 … concrete perimeter wall at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester County. $1.3 million with Sharan Builders Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … million with Tetra Tech Inc. for large whale monitoring in the New York Bight using aerial surveys. Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a class D felony), Money Laundering in the Third Degree (a class D felony) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokerNortheast Central School District - Payroll (2018M-140)
… Board-approved contracts. Noteworthy Achievements Except for a few minor discrepancies, which we discussed with … auditing techniques (CAATs) to review payroll records for all employees paid during the audit period. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/northeast-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-140Town of Baldwin – Claims Auditing (2023M-113)
… $55,100 and determined that Town officials did not comply with the Town’s procurement policy. In addition: … approximately $7,400 (13 percent) were not supported with sufficient documentation such as detailed receipts, … may have saved approximately $1,100 had officials complied with the Town’s procurement policy when purchasing propane. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-baldwin-claims-auditing-2023m-113