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Area #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… for users, there is limited accountability because someone else knows the password. Holding passwords to certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… as interim superintendent and set her pro-rated annual salary as $60,000. This agreement should have equated to … a $44,539 lump sum payment of her accrued leave and health insurance coverage for up to 14 months. In total, the … aide, a homeless liaison and a parent liaison did not meet minimum qualifications for their positions and an assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtRFQual #22-03 – Independent Medical Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… medical examinations (“IMEs”), providing a written report of such, and providing testimony at administrative … with the members’ applications for retirement benefits. To view the advertisement, visit the New York State Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-03Purchasing and Procurement Practices
… Law requires all contracts entered into by NYRA for the procurement of goods or services to be pursuant to a competitive bidding purchasing policy approved by the New York State Franchise Oversight … million, were made to purchase goods or services from suppliers outside of the approved vendor list without the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… of 269 State-supervised developments, with over 105,000 apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for … out, they are no longer subject to DHCR supervision, and apartments do not need to be kept affordable for … Program developments with approximately 64,000 apartments. Apartments are rented or sold to applicants on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followAlternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… applied toward a portion of your future invoice payments until your reserve funds are depleted. Reserve funds … contribution is the employer’s total invoice, excluding payments for group term life insurance, deficiencies, … accrued interest. There is no prepayment penalty. Graded Payments and Reserve Accounts If an employer is required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-programDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… ensure school districts are following state requirements for school safety planning, including whether those plans are … Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. For instance, many of the school districts the auditors … school shootings across the country show the urgent need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… this latest round, the city of Poughkeepsie (fiscal stress score of 78.3), the city of Niagara Falls (72.1), and the … in order to establish a separate “environmental” score for each municipality which can be used to help … 173 local governments did not receive a fiscal stress score for fiscal year ending 2020. The vast majority of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Binghamton City School Finances Progressing
… meet regularly with the Broome-Tioga Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) to monitor and evaluate the … to fiscal stress.” This designation allows for early actions by local officials to prevent school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-binghamton-city-school-finances-progressingIX.12.N Fund Availability and Interest Liability – IX. Federal Grants
… On occasion, the federal awarding agency may issue a Notice of Grant Award before the award authorization is … On occasion the federal awarding agency may issue a Notice of Grant Award before the award authorization is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12n-fund-availability-and-interest-liabilityXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the State Finance Law, for the pre-audit of certain State contracts. This section provides guidance to State agencies … Amendments Subject to OSC Review Timely Submittal of Contracts Submission and Retention of Bids/Proposals … Termination Provisions Uniform Statutory Provisions for Contracts Authorized Signatures Contract Signature Page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewDiNapoli Announces 2019 Fiscal Stress Scores
… as Suffolk and Westchester Counties received the highest designation of “significant stress.” Designated in “moderate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-announces-2019-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Theft of Cash, Questionable Spending by Minetto Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief
… in public funds on personal purchases such as guns and motorcycle parts, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … more than $5,800 in improper purchases, including guns, motorcycle equipment and items to support his personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-theft-cash-questionable-spending-minetto-volunteer-fire-dept-chiefAccounts Payable Advisory No. 35
… Selecting the Appropriate Payment Term and Scheduled Due Date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/35-voucher-payment-termsEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… Objective To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance … adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid amounts—including taxes, interest, … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesX.3.B OSC Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… this process by obtaining the appropriate Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and New York State Substitute W-9 forms, and … apply online at www.irs.gov or by calling the toll-free phone number (800) 829-4933. International applicants must … vendors not managed in the Statewide Vendor File, such as customer refunds, recipients of certain benefits, or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3b-osc-vendor-registrationRFQual #22-02 – Medical Examiner Management Services
… as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System and the Local Police and Fire Retirement System (“NYSLRS” or the “System”) and as … as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System and the Local Police and Fire Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-02Quality of Internal Control Certification
… the Division of State Police (Division) submitted timely a quality Internal Control Certification to the Division of Budget (DOB) by April 30, 2012. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed … the Division of State Police Division submitted timely a quality Internal Control Certification to the Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationRFQual0002 – Independent Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System and the New York State and Local Police and … Fire Retirement System (“NYSLRS”) and as authorized by the Retirement and Social Security Law, is seeking to contract … Comptroller as Administrative Head of the New York State and Local Retirement System and the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual0002Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.4
… submit membership and dues transactions via electronic file submissions to OSC Affected Employees Courts employees … of dues deductions must come from a union via electronic file submissions to OSC. Currently, certain unions submit … membership and dues deductions transactions via electronic file submissions directly into PayServ. Other unions do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll