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Hudson Housing Authority – Information Technology (2019M-224)
… officials ensured IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key … officials ensured IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use access and loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/07/10/hudson-housing-authority-information-technology-2019m-224The Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… Protection Program loans supported half of all small-business retailers and more than one-third of all retail … (categorized as nonessential businesses) have shut or faced operational limitations for months. Efforts … chain store locations in New York City. Its latest annual report (from 2019) noted declines in the last two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Fishers Island Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2023M-28)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fishers Island Union Free School District (District) website provided … audit fishers island school website transparency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2023m-28Town of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… IT policies for network user access, online banking and breach notification. The Board did not require IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Northville Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2015M-53)
… 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Northville Public Library is located in the Village of Northville, … 3,000 residents. The Library is a school district public library governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees … Northville Public Library Cash Disbursements 2015M53 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/15/northville-public-library-cash-disbursements-2015m-53Overview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… board (or appropriate management officials) should address both officers and employees of the local government … information pertinent to volunteer firefighters and online training. We have provided legal references, whenever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… officials adequately safeguarded information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings District officials did not establish adequate controls over IT assets. The Board did not: Develop comprehensive IT policies or procedures. Enter into a written service level … officials adequately safeguarded information technology IT assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technologyMasonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… to maintain District financial records and perform online banking transactions. Key Recommendations Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… P. DiNapoli. The former treasurer – Kristina Johnson – was arrested in November by New York State Police based on … by DiNapoli’s auditors and investigators. She was charged with one count of grand larceny in the second degree and two … has complete control over a municipality’s finances with little to no oversight. I would like to thank the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… A 50-year-old Georgia woman, Sandra Smith, was sentenced to over a year in … P. DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan, and Inspector General for the … until her retirement in 2005. She subsequently moved to Georgia to be close to family but died on Sept. 14, 2006. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … manner. Neither justice properly pursued collections for those cases where defendants failed to appear in court. … from 2011 through June 2016 remained outstanding. Based on the town's average dismissal rate and average fines for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… split evenly between two bank accounts could be set up one of two ways: Without a Balance Row: If this employee’s direct deposit is set up in PayServ as two accounts for 50% each, the employee will … Payroll Online (NYSPO) should also encourage employees to sign up for NYSPO to view their paycheck information online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… advisors may be keeping students at the City University of New York (CUNY) from graduating within four years, according … earning a degree more attainable. While COVID-19 poses new challenges, I am hopeful that CUNY will strive to follow … university system and includes colleges located throughout New York City. The Legislature intended that CUNY be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesXIV.15 Updating Agency Contacts – XIV. Special Procedures
… Yes, for those required by law Compensated Absences Representative Responsible for reporting compensated absences … Contact System Payroll Officer Responsible for maintaining employee payroll data, ensuring compliance with applicable … this purpose. This information will be given out to the public which is something to keep in mind when designating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv15/xiv15-updating-agency-contactsHow to Search & Claim Property
… provided by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. For more information, see About Unclaimed Funds . Search for Unclaimed Funds Go to our … letter or email from our office notifying you of unclaimed property, use the Property ID from that notice and leave all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-propertyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2050
… NYSPO users will be required to establish and use MFA at login. New and existing users will not be able to access … Agencies may direct staff to instructions for setting up MFA in NYSPO. The instructions are included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2050-multifactor-authentication-new-york-state-payroll-onlineThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… pain of the pandemic is a dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported in New York State during 2020, … credit cards, bank accounts, business or personal loans, government benefits or other types of transactions, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftRetiring with an Outstanding Loan – State Police Plan
… benefit will be permanently reduced . You cannot pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your annuity … loan application and Retirement Online provide examples of how much your reduction would be. Tier 5 and 6 Members If you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retiring-outstanding-loanAccounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… to the same master contract. Business Units (both online and bulk load) must reference the appropriate Master Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contracts