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IT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… to it as well as its sensitivity. Integrity is focused on ensuring that data is not tampered with during or after … ensure that your system does not become overly dependent on any one control or layer of security and provides added …
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 documented for MTA business purposes. The audit covers from January 4, … Long Island. The MTA issues policies, procedures and rules for its staff to follow. The MTA created the All-Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… (Department) is charged with the general management and supervision of the State’s school districts and the education of approximately 2.5 million public school … program (IEP), schools are often considered the natural and best setting for comprehensive prevention and early …
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
… his office will conduct a training session in cooperation with Ulster County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial … protecting people and property throughout Ulster County. With that said, in light of the announcement by the … Mike Hein. “Ulster County is fortunate to be partnering with the New York State Comptroller’s Office to offer …
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
… amount added to the printout, to DTF Treasury who will deposit the funds into the appropriate State bank account. Effective August 1, 2024, Treasury will only … Taxation & Finance Division of Treasury - Accounting PO Box 22119 Albany, NY 12201-2119 Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Services serves the same role as the local service districts statewide. Earlier this year, DiNapoli’s office … sufficiently monitor state-certified shelters, nor local districts’ oversight of uncertified shelters, to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the state contracting entity must: Provide a statement in the procurement record that it has undertaken an … that the submitting business entity is responsible. Such statement of the state contracting entity’s responsibility … information). The procurement record should include a statement that: "[The above named] contracting entity has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityCorporate Governance
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance … see the New York State Common Retirement Fund's 2025 Stewardship Priorities . Proxy Voting The Fund votes by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governanceDiNapoli Audit: OGS Veteran-Owned Business Program Off to Good Start
… comprehensive statewide plan for implementation, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … plan that includes milestones and participation goals to help ensure this worthwhile program continues on the right path. OGS leadership and the SDVOB Division are to be commended for effectively making this important …
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
… The former West Hurley Fire District chief and a current fire commissioner were both arrested today for … their authority and costing the district over $30,000 in funds since 2012, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … VanValkenburgh, 44, both of West Hurley, were charged with Corrupting the Government and Official Misconduct and …
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)
… Practices (Report 2020-S-67 ). About the Program The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is a not-for-profit … that holds the exclusive franchise rights to operate New York State’s three major thoroughbred racetracks: …
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)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and … required to negotiate costs with the private repair shops in its network and ensure costs are competitive and … $9.5 million to the Contractor and more than $10.2 million in commercial fuel purchases using the statewide refueling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… County) District officials did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with district policy. … providers without seeking competition and used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain professional … and reviewed or ensure all claims paid in advance were for allowable purposes. Town of Waterloo – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… Amendments to the proposed state budget appropriately lower tax … from financial settlements, and attach major policy issues to time-limited appropriations, according to an analysis … elected officials. Other areas where policy initiatives have been added to appropriations include Medicaid and …
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
… money orders, etc. and a printout of the SFS Regular Deposit screen, showing Business Unit, Deposit ID and total … of the cash deposit and a justification as to why there is no alternative. Cash deposits received by Treasury without …
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 New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority and the Battery Park City Authority for capital projects. New … Transportation; New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; New York State Department of … documents the approach taken in the procurement process and describes why one of the following bases for award was …
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
… would be performing this function as one of his or her primary (or sole) responsibilities. Providing dedicated … The claims auditing official should indicate his or her approval of claims by signing or initialing each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… correctly assess the risks and potential impacts of a new vendor taking over the processing of paper returns, which … Determine the appropriate reimbursement due the vendor, as well as any cost reimbursement due the Department, … processing of paper returns in-house or by a third-party vendor best meets the long-term practical and fiscal needs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsDiNapoli: Queens Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… to felony grand larceny for stealing nearly $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased … David Soares, she has been held accountable.” “The New York State and Local Retirement System is structured to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-queens-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State Fiscal Year (SFY) … increase from 13.1% to 15.2% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.8% to 31.2% of payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25