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DiNapoli Calls on Aetna to Disclose Corporate Political Spending
… on political campaigns and causes. DiNapoli’s shareholder request that Aetna fully disclose its political spending will … insurance companies in the United States, valued at $135.6 million. “In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s … both in support of, and in opposition to, candidates for political office. Aetna’s accidental disclosure resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-calls-aetna-disclose-corporate-political-spendingEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… steadily to 34.7 percent in 2022, the highest rate on record dating back to 2009. 3 In contrast, the ratio … people with disabilities. In 2022, lawmakers expanded the State’s preferred source contracting program to boost … certification program for employers that have taken the State’s EmployAbility pledge to demonstrate their commitment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… our budget.” The state’s two statutory rainy day reserve funds, the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund (TSRF) and the … a third of their authorized levels. New York’s rainy day funds as a percentage of General Fund spending, at 2.8 … percent. For comparison’s sake, Texas’s Rainy Day reserve funds are estimated at 22.8 percent, California’s at 12.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesEPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… to do the right thing and set aside some money lack the legal mechanism to pre-fund these benefits. This needs to … invest this money, ultimately lowering costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a … trust fund for New York can be part of a sensible long term strategy for fiscal stability. Lawmakers should act now. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to properly plan its procurements so that needed approvals can be obtained timely. Sufficient time must be incorporated … to properly plan its procurements so that needed approvals can be obtained timely …
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
… New York State is subject to specific accounting and administrative … New York State is subject to specific accounting and administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11a-single-audit-act-accounting-and-reporting-requirementsDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… $1.78 billion. Normal Replacement: Railcars and Buses, $2.75 billion. System Improvements: Accessibility and Signal … meet the loss of congestion pricing revenue, inclusive of $2 billion in federal matching funds for SAS Phase 2. The MTA must work with its federal partners to move …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… laws and regulations to promote timely access to services for children across New York State. The audit … accomplishments. Providing special education programs and services at an early age helps prepare a child with a … students with disabilities. Preschool special education services for children 3 to 5 years of age can include but are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today following the Governor signing legislation enabling the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the following statement today following the Governor signing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… State tax collections through the first five months of the state fiscal year were $26.9 billion, $119.3 million … State tax collections through the first five months of the state fiscal year were $269 billion $1193 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments and schools cannot protect the … expects them to do, IT security training provides them with the skills to do it. Educational agencies are required … threats, underscores the importance of including all users in IT security training. It is also important to update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessDiNapoli: 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 … the Grand Central Madison terminal and ontime performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityInformation 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.pdfIT 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.pdfIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key … audited did not always appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to … audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Oversight 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
… New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government … $55 billion in Social Security payments, $47 billion for Medicare and more than $46 billion for Medicaid and other safety net grants. Billions of federal … New York State received 84 cents for every dollar it sent in taxes to the federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-york-sending-more-tax-dollars-federal-government-it-gets-back