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Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2
This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-risk-mitigation-101624.pdfDisability Retirement Applications – When Employees Retire
… A disability application can be filed by the employee or someone authorized to file on the employee’s behalf. For example, the employee’s attorney, a power of attorney (POA), or a … Overview of the disability application review and determination process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirement-applicationsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-573
… Questions Questions regarding the calculation process can be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-573-dc37-local-2054-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseRefunds – Divorce and Your Benefits
… to a refund of contributions due to tier reinstatement , withdrawal of membership , transfer of membership or withdrawal of excess member contributions . If there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/refundsOut-of-Service Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… but were gainfully employed during that time. Filing Your family or employer should notify us of your death as soon as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/out-service-death-benefitXI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contract under its respective Business Unit and Department ID. The Awarding Agency contract and amendments thereto and … in SFS under its Business Unit (BU) and Department ID and ensures PO defaults are selected for all Participating … contract under its respective Business Unit and Department ID. For CM contracts, the Awarding Agency contract and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money in a capital or … disposal plant, or a specific item of equipment, such as a sewer system pump. For this type of fund, the authorization … , such as land or buildings, or type of equipment, such as sewer or water system maintenance equipment or machinery. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health care providers including … patient safety violations and use its power under the law to impose stronger fines. Additionally, DOH does not ensure amounts collected are directed to increase patient safety, as required, according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsDiNapoli Releases Subway Ridership Dashboard
… it, including many from The Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens who work in lower wage, public-facing jobs,” DiNapoli said. “The … to station. Comptroller DiNapoli's MTA Dashboard lays bare how ridership changed as commuting patterns shifted over the … returned slowly since the pandemic shutdown in the city a year ago, but it has fluctuated dramatically from one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-releases-subway-ridership-dashboardIX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants
… agencies must submit a written request to the Division of the Budget (DOB) to approve the transfer of federal grant funds to a state fund. The following … in the request: Chapter, section, year, page and lines of the law authorizing the transfer; Federal Fund(s), Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9c-transfer-procedureDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with … in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year … from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows. “The LIRR has made improvements in on-time performance since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is charged with the responsibility, under Section 112 of the … contract processing information provided in this section is applicable regardless of the specific contract type being … transactions, such as contract descriptions and comments, is accurate and appropriate as it cannot be modified once the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public employees. … Those who provide services as independent contractors or consultants are not permitted to join NYSLRS or receive service credit for consultant or independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… tax collection growth over the last several years and that is continuing in 2015,” DiNapoli said. “The slow growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015State Agencies Bulletin No. 1655
… Purpose To inform agencies that Position Pools and/or Chartfield Strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing Affected Employees All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2018 Background Appropriations allocated … To inform agencies that Position Pools andor Chartfield …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1655-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… repay the $30,000 he stole for private vacations revealed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 54, of Tupper Lake, pleaded guilty in Franklin County Court last week to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, and is expected to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftTowns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… New York State Highway Law requires an annual agreement between the highway superintendent and town board … Preston) had an annual plan of road work listed on their agreement approved by the board. The Towns of Binghamton and … the board should monitor the plan by ensuring their annual agreement complies with the long-range schedule. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2Service Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS members receive service credit for all their public employment beginning with … the date they joined NYSLRS. Some members can purchase service credit for employment before they joined NYSLRS or for military service. For most members, the total amount of service credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… (Division) seeks to vigorously enforce State Labor Laws (Laws), such as those that cover minimum wage and overtime, … DOL can require employers found to be in violation of the Laws to pay restitution of wages and can also assess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2137
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools … July 13, 2023 OSC Actions: OSC has provided a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are affected by lapsing. A … their Appropriation Section Representative in OSC’s Bureau of State Accounting Operations to have this information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2137-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-events