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… from a variety of sources and consider items that come to our attention such as the results of an analysis of … and any pertinent correspondence and other contacts we may have had with local officials, state and federal agencies, … by law; such as audits of local government entities that have been authorized to issue debt to finance deficits or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/how-audit-scheduledDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… “The current state fiscal year is nearly half over, and the state’s cash position is strong,” DiNapoli said. … have already brought the state more than $3 billion, and more is on the way. The level of tax receipts is important for purposes of ongoing budget balance, and we are seeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to act on his proposal to create an optional investment pool … a staggering amount. Unfortunately, the governments that want to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the … to pre-fund these benefits. This needs to change. I have put forth a legislative proposal that would give …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… Objective To determine if the State Education Department (SED) is effectively overseeing preschool special education in … transitioning from Early Intervention with an IEP have it implemented by their third birthday. These reviews cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still areas that can improve as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… “The MTA’s decisions in the coming weeks and months will affect riders for years to come,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA … improvements to the system. Those choices will directly affect riders. The situation compels the MTA to provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… legislation enabling the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. … office holds over $19 billion in unclaimed funds, and we want to make sure that every New Yorker can easily claim … funds get back into the hands of their rightful owners. “I want to thank Senator Sepúlveda and Assemblymember McDonald …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW It is the State agency's responsibility to properly plan its procurements so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsIX.11.A Single Audit Act Accounting and Reporting Requirements – IX. Federal Grants
… (ALN) (formerly CFDA) contained in the state’s accounting system are essential to assure that information provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11a-single-audit-act-accounting-and-reporting-requirementsIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
audit, schools, statewide, IT asset management
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2.pdfInformation Technology Governance Security Self-Assessment
The Security Self- Assessment is intended to help personnel responsible for the day-to-day management of IT operations exercise effective IT operation oversight. The Self-Assessment addresses key areas of IT internal controls such as policy, training, access and contingency planning.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/IT-Governance-Self-Assessment-Form.pdfArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… social engineering scams 8 into providing their passwords, opening harmful attachments or visiting malicious websites. … social engineering, coupled with the never-ending flow of new and innovative threats, underscores the importance of … to update the training material periodically to address new technologies, threats and any changes to your computing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (2018-S-38) 90-day response
To determine if the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is adequately monitoring information technology (IT) services procured from consultants...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s38-response.pdfInformation Technology Governance
The following guidance is intended to make oversight less daunting by providing a path for understanding and strengthening IT internal controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/information-technology-governance.pdfOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (2018-S-38)
To determine if the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is adequately monitoring information technology (IT) services procured from consultants...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s38.pdfDiNapoli: New York Sending More Tax Dollars to Federal Government Than it Gets Back
… 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government in 2016, a wider gap than three years before, … Billions of federal dollars also supported transportation, education and veterans benefits programs. Meanwhile, New … population in 2016. By far the largest category of federal expenditures is direct payments to or on behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-backDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds $350 Million to Investment Funds Geared to New York Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is committing another $350 million to two investment funds through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program, … system members and their beneficiaries that rely on the pension fund for their retirement security,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-350-million-investment-funds-geared-new-york-companiesIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… Valley Central School District [pdf] , East Quogue Union Free School District [pdf] , Elmsford Union Free School District [pdf] , Freeport Union Free School District [pdf] , Geneseo Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2DiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… to using only sustainably-sourced palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not contribute to rainforest … suppliers produce it in ways that destroy rainforests and promote climate change. By taking the added step of … ConAgra is promoting better environmental practices and protecting the company and its investors from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making sure it gets the drug … results. “Medicaid provides vital access to healthcare for millions of New Yorkers, which is why we cannot afford to … DOH is supposed to identify claims that are eligible for rebates and provide them to a third party — Magellan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebates