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Disposal of Electronic Devices
… This policy also requires that all laptops containing, or with access to, State information must be encrypted. One way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesOversight of International Offices
… State Development (ESD) monitors the effectiveness of its international offices and manages payments to foreign … April 1, 2010 through October 17, 2012. Background ESD's International Division is responsible for promoting international trade and investment initiatives to improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesOversight of Shelter Placements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … oversight of the homeless shelters. Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, the City provides temporary emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsInvestment of Retirement Funds
… (Jackson) – Permits investment of retirement funds in mortgages guaranteed by New York state homes and community … Bill Text Status … Permits investment of retirement funds in mortgages guaranteed by New York state homes and community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-retirement-fundsProtection of Child Performers
… ensured that parents/guardians and employers complied with the legal requirements that help protect the welfare of … Background The Department of Labor (Department) is charged with protecting workers in New York State. Part 186 of the … Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with all parts of the Law and NYCRR. The Law and NYCRR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersDisposal of Electronic Devices
… prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing that the devices no longer contain any retrievable … devices at both the Albany and the New York City offices. In Albany, two devices still contained general agency … and personal pictures, but none contained PPSI. In New York City, 13 hard drives showed indications that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our original report, Safety of Infrastructure (2012-S-29). … identified. We found staff were actively involved in inspecting facilities and repairing any hazardous … of October 2010, there was a backlog of over $1.1 billion in improvements that needed to be made. In some cases, staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followDisposal of Electronic Devices
… media (e.g., hard drives and other memory components) in these devices be securely overwritten or physically … This information was not personal, private or sensitive in nature. Because the Department utilizes OGS to surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesDeath of the Ex-Spouse – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If an ex-spouse dies prior to the member’s retirement, the DRO on file is vacated (nullified). NYSLRS must calculate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-ex-spouseOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… Rail Bureau and the Aviation Bureau could be improved with more effective analysis of available data, and through … and information sharing within the Department and with other State agencies that also provide grant funding. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followUse of State Appropriations
… New York Wine and Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State funding in compliance with relevant statutory and contractual … promotion, and education. It is governed by a Board of Directors, most of whom are involved in the wine and grape …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsEDSS - Glossary of Terms
… e.g., #, @ or *. Amount The estimated cost associated with the CRER. Attachments Based on the CRER Type selection, … Scope Estimated Dollar Amount Estimated cost associated with the CRER. NYS Contract ID A contract number is assigned … in identifying the contract. The contract number begins with a letter prefix that provides a categorization of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-glossary-termsExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… attempt to collect the amount owed. Some of the businesses with outstanding debt to NYSIF do business with, and receive payments from, New York State. SWOP, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsReview of Collecto, Inc
… and properly supported. Background Downstate contracts with Collecto for debt collection services.Under the $2.5 … desk procedures to ensure staff do not approve vouchers with duplicate billings. In addition, SUNY Downstate is working with their Counsel’s Office and Collecto to review and amend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incXII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… can be identified through their system access permissions in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) or other financial … system. For example, users having the following roles in SFS can approve vouchers or expense reports for submission … by the Voucher Authorizer. Whether certifying a voucher in the SFS or the agency’s financial management system, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersII.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The State prepares financial statements on three bases of accounting: cash, modified accrual and accrual. Financial … functions are financed). Under GAAP, the accrual basis of accounting shall be used for the government-wide financial … funds, component units and fiduciary funds. The cash basis of accounting is used for budgetary purposes. For additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accountingOversight of Homeless Shelters
… oversees homeless shelters to ensure they are operating in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. … York State has the second largest population of homeless in the United States, with 91,897 homeless individuals. New York also had the largest increase in this population – 46.8 percent – between 2007 and 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersOversight of Drug Disposal
… practice alternative, and further reinforced this policy in its updated 2017 Guidance for Proper Pharmaceutical … The disposal of unused and unwanted controlled substances in New York State is regulated at the federal level primarily … drugs. However, there are improvement opportunities in some of their pharmaceutical management practices. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC … to promote the safety of people who visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and … operations. Key Findings DOB needs to be more proactive in ensuring that owners and other responsible parties comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds