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Controls Over Revocable Consents (Follow-Up)
… with the New York City Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Cityscape and Franchises (Office) . The … years, and at the end of that period they may be renewed . DOT charges an annual rate for eligible revocable consents, … from the petitioner . Consents must also be signed by the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services and registered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/controls-over-revocable-consents-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-731
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY … Background The Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is authorized under IRC Section 125 and administered under … City health benefits when other non-City group coverage is available. The employee must complete the Health Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-731-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… wrong and now will be held accountable,” DiNapoli said. “I am grateful to Orange County District Attorney Hoovler and … “The theft of public funds is simply inexcusable. I applaud Comptroller DiNapoli and his staff for aiding in … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… stored on systems, agencies, such as OCFS, must follow New York State Information Technology (NYS IT) … access to those systems. Specifically, we identified user accounts with inappropriate access to OCFS systems because OCFS hadn’t performed required annual user reviews. We also found OCFS did not keep accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… information in the following areas: Purpose and dates(s) of the travel – including evidence of any … with the official travel, for example, conference registration fees, if not prepaid. Net amount – the form … be viewed at the Office of the New York State Comptroller’s website at www.osc.state.ny.us . From our homepage, click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsSafety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… Safety at Stations (Report 2016-S-91 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan … a single rapid transit line, which runs the length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Bolton (S9-21-1)
… This has led to some local governments having to reduce or eliminate some services and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-bolton-s9-21-1DiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… stable, long-term results that ensure continued retirement security for our members for generations to come.” The Fund's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Report 2017-S-16 ). About the … and ensure safe and healthy living conditions. Victims of domestic violence are a vulnerable population and constitute … housing – and for whom homelessness is a daily threat. The Domestic Violence Prevention Act (Act) of 1987 (Article 6-A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts … is responsible for enforcing the Law, which took effect in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… has allocated $8.5 billion of that overall commitment. The latest $800 million comprises three separate investments. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… the COVID-19 immunization under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. Under ARPA, the paid leave will be reflected on an employee’s annual W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for 2021. Affected Employees Employees … 14 accordingly. Tax Information These monies are taxable income and will be included in the employee’s taxable gross …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … the last decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … Unrestricted state aid for cities towns and villages has remained flat or declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing … Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Preservation (Parks) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable … the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … School Safety Planning Requirements ( 2018-S-34 ). About the Program In New York, schools are required to develop and … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-followSelected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
… is not filed within 45 days. Make an entry in the ACE database to indicate the evaluation is delinquent. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/selected-aspects-all-agency-contractor-evaluation-system-long-island-rail-road-metro-northHuntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… Attorney Tierney for his partnership in bringing him to justice. My office will continue to partner with law enforcement agencies across the state and country to … Huntington for over 30 years and worked in the recycling center until his retirement in 2017. As a member of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenySchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through September … and consistently, provide a system of internal controls to account for and safeguard these funds. Key Findings The … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… to a one-count indictment charging her with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison on March 13, 2015. Cizik admitted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefits