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Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide range of social … authorized users are allowed to access information stored on systems, agencies, such as OCFS, must follow New York State Information Technology (NYS IT) security policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion
… of the coronavirus pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Caution is needed because rising infection rates may force more … billion, or $6.1 billion lower than a year earlier. This is due to several factors including an increase in federal … higher than last year at the same time. The higher balance is driven partly by $4.5 billion in proceeds from short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billionPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the timeline for activities that … All agency PayServ users are affected. Background OSC is preparing to upgrade PayServ from PeopleSoft version 9.1 … Informal master file and Automated Interface (AI) testing is underway and will continue until the beginning of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelineDiNapoli: Wallkill Fire District Board Chair Charged with Stealing $240,000
… Carnright announced. Michael Denardo, 38, of Wallkill, is accused of conning a board member into signing blank … of the taxpayers he was elected to serve,” DiNapoli said. “What this fire district needed was checks and balances, not … blank, co-signed checks from a fellow board member for what he claimed were architect payments, then pocketed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-wallkill-fire-district-board-chair-charged-stealing-240000Safety at Stations (Follow-Up)
… 2016-S-91 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Administratively, SIR is a separate operating unit, reporting to New York City … inspection and/or investigation of the issue. A foreman is dispatched to the site of the incident and prepares a SIR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/safety-stations-followTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… Objective To determine if the Research Foundation for the State … York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the public to see how their tax dollars are being spent. This is the fifth … Yorkers in every corner of the state have a right to know how their taxpayer dollars are being spent.” This expansion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created pursuant to Article 5, … six related MTA agencies, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is one of the oldest commuter railroads still in operation, … a contract to procure new M9 train cars. The procurement is managed by LIRR’s Rolling Stock Programs Department’s nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… Attorney Nicole Manini, of the District Attorney’s Green Zone Trial Bureau, under the supervision of Assistant … and Assistant District Attorney Sasha Pemberton, Green Zone Deputy Bureau Chiefs. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… of violent crime – such as aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Financial Operations (2013M-321)
… Background The Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of Trustees, which currently … at State and local levels. The fee for these services is 1 percent of per pupil revenue from the prior academic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-financial-operations-2013m-321Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Carthage – … The board does not ensure that all financial activity is properly recorded and reported and that money is properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … – PILOT Program (2014M-291) Seven of the eight payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements that were active during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUncollected Penalties
… February 1, 2013. Background The Department's mission is to foster a competitive food and agriculture industry that … The current system used to track outstanding penalties is incomplete and often inaccurate. As a result, the Department is unable to utilize certain proven collection methods, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/uncollected-penaltiesAnthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare
… by the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about … monthly update files to Anthem. Coordination of benefits is a process health insurance companies use for paying health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/19/anthem-blue-cross-coordination-benefits-medicareXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… purchase. Regardless of the contracting method used, it is important for agencies to be diligent in ensuring charges … errors and/or unauthorized taxes and surcharges. It is equally important for agencies to maintain complete and … and, instead, utilizing the CTS contract. If there is no current contract in place, convert existing toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… York State College Savings Program, and the Vanguard Group is the new investment manager and account service provider. … Upromise Investments, Inc. The existing toll free number is 1-877-NYSAVES and the web site is located at www.nysaves.org . Effective with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programSUNY Bulletin No. SU-263
… retention payments. Each doctoral degree granting campus is allocated a portion of the Doctoral Program Recruitment … Pay End Date associated with the Pay Period the payment is processed (see above) are eligible to receive the … Date from above based on the Pay Period the payment is processed Earnings End Date: Same as the Earnings Begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-263-suny-recruitment-and-retention-payments-gsnu-employeesHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… that carry out the state’s lead prevention program. This is a serious issue and the department needs to make sure all … lead-poisoned children get the services they need.” DOH is responsible for administering the Lead Poisoning … follow-up during the audit period was just 31 percent of what it would have been if the current standard was in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 … Law. One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR is the largest commuter railroad in the country and the … service which exceeds Customer expectations and is worthy of the Public’s trust and support. …Together, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18