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East Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-26)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the East Meredith Rural Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire … Determine whether the East Meredith Rural Fire Districts District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/28/east-meredith-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-26Privacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29-response.pdfEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdfTown of Pawling – Procurement (2021M-17)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Pawling (Town) officials used a competitive process to … obtained from eight service providers paid $342,770 of the 10 professional services tested. Competitively bid for … Determine whether Town of Pawling Town officials used a competitive process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/18/town-pawling-procurement-2021m-17Village of Islandia – Procurement (2021M-203)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings When purchasing goods or services, Village officials did not always seek competition … Village officials purchased: $1 million of goods and services from 18 vendors and 10 professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-islandia-procurement-2021m-203Town of Harford - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-201)
… fuel by $5,600. Key Recommendations Create an inventory list of Department assets and annually review the list to ensure asset accountability. Ensure fuel purchases are verified to the State contract price. Ensure elected and appointed officials and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-harford-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-201State Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new DOB requirement. Background Per the Pension Protection Act of … OSC that OSC must begin to provide the date of birth (DOB) of each employee electing to join the Optional … in the DOL's Final Regulation. Effective immediately, the DOB must be entered in Personal Data for new employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 1470
… automatic processing of the repayment of Council 82 SSPU DRP reductions. Affected Employees Employees whose balance of Council 82 SSPU DRP reductions is less than zero (0) in one or more record … 82 SSPU Bargaining Units 61 & 91 Deficit Reduction Plan (DRP) created pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1470-repayment-council-82-sspu-bargaining-units-61-91-deficit-reduction-planAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… this performance audit was to assess the accuracy of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s (Board) reported assessable … to the administration of Sections 50(5) and 151 of the Workers’ Compensation Law (WCL). We performed our audit … also responsible for tracking its costs to administer the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) and assessing these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 90-51
… installation costs, are intended to be included within the definition of system costs (see Sponsor's Memorandum in … related costs and all other costs not included within the definition of 'system costs' shall be a municipality … and those who speak foreign languages, falls within the definition of "system costs". In our view, this expenditure, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51State Agencies Bulletin No. 1954
… APSU Clothing Allowance and to provide agency instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Association of New York State, Inc. (PBANYS) provides for a Clothing Allowance. In addition, a Governor’s Office of … OSC will process this payment via direct deposit. For employees who do not have direct deposit, this payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1954-2021-clothing-allowance-certain-agency-police-service-unit-apsuAutomated Phone Service
… Below is a list of the phone menu options available to NYSLRS retirees. Many … you to access your records, find general information and request forms 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Toll-free: … beneficiary form. To receive an income verification letter. To repeat these options. To return to previous menu. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/automated-phone-serviceFederal Funds to New York City: Medicaid
Medicaid (Assistance Listing Number 93.778) is a health insurance entitlement program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-medicaid.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 446
… account management information. The new on-line enrollment form requires a "yes" response to the " Are you employed by … will direct the employee to the correct direct deposit form. Upon completion of the enrollment/change process, … will be instructed to print the on-line enrollment form and provide a signed copy to their payroll office. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/446-additional-information-regarding-change-manager-nys-college-savingsNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March … in March 2021. As a percentage of the state’s shrinking prison population, however, the older population has doubled. … March 2021. Thirteen years earlier, just 12% of the then prison population of 62,597 were 50 and over. The share who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingAcceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online including their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsStreet Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsGreenville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-156)
… did not establish adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use or … acceptable use policy clearly states what is acceptable for District computer use, is updated to include District employees and is regularly reviewed and monitored for compliance. Design and implement procedures to monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-156Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-299
… Leave of Absence/MLS or Leave of Absence/MTS) and who returns to the payroll prior to 11/30/2021, may receive the … Earnings Begin Date: 05/31/2021 or the date the employee returns from an authorized leave of absence Earnings End … Earnings Begin Date: 05/31/2021 or the date the employee returns from an authorized leave of absence Earnings End …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-299-june-2021-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-and