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Cybersecurity Governance for Local Governments and Schools – Part 2
This webinar will focus on establishing cybersecurity governance through policies and procedures, training, IT contingency planning and other efforts key to cybersecurity risk decision-making.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-governance-part2-102423.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s-9.pdfNYSLRS Regulation 315.4 for Elected and Appointed Officials
This session will cover the reporting requirements under Regulation 315.4 for elected and appointed officials who are members of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). We will discuss what is required for elected and appointed officials, and employers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-regulation-reporting-030123.pdfReporting Responsibilities for Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Reporting Responsibilities for Soil and Water Conservation Districts Webinar Presentation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/reporting-responsibilities-for-soil-water-conservation-districts-01-26-2021.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (2023-S-5)
To determine whether the Metro-North Railroad performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects; and whether it tested and updated the plans and inspected/maintained the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s5.pdfRequirements and Procedures for “Abandoned Property Location Services”
If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if you have been contacted by someone who claims they
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/aplsp-requirements-and-procedures.pdfGuide for Submitting Annual Reports and Contract Transactions
All State authorities are required to submit certain contracts and contract amendments for prior review and approval, or filing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/public-authorities/pdf/annual-reporting-guide.pdfPolicies and Procedures for Managing Your Municipality/District Webinar
Please join us as we focus on the many programmatic areas where written policies are either required or highly recommended.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/policies-and-procedures-05-20-20.pdfAC2709 - Verification and Checklist for Unclaimed Property
A summary of the report details and remittance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/ac2709.pdfHewlett Bay Fire District
… notification. The District does not have a formal disaster recovery plan. Key Recommendations Consider amending the … a breach notification policy. Develop a formal disaster recovery plan. … Hewlett Bay Fire District Professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-154
… Affected Employees Eligible employees represented by Negotiating Units DR , F8, G9, S9, SR, SY, 86 and 87 … and Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments for employees in Negotiating Units DR, F8, S9, SR, SY and 87 will be made in a separate check dated December 23, 2009. The Uniform Blazer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-154-december-2009-ucs-uniform-allowance-and-uniform-blazerXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… with respect to determining the responsibility of a business entity (vendor, contractor or offerer) to which a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityTiconderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
Determine whether the Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/ticonderoga-joint-town-village-fire-district-2023-182.pdfOpinion 2002-17
… opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Award (of prime contract to construction manager) -- Coordination of Work (by … prime contract to construction manager) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§101, 103: A firm may not be engaged both as construction manager to act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-17Opinion 92-47
… and used for any lawful county purpose. December 31, 1992 Robert A. Smith, Esq., County Attorney County of Rensselaer … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-47Cost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… Insurance: Employer Overview Updated 2016 … CostSaving Ideas Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsGeddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… for allegedly pocketing $30,000 in a health care coverage scam. Carhart, 43, of Syracuse, enrolled in the town’s health … William J. Fitzpatrick, we were able to reveal her scam. We will continue to work with law enforcement across … for allegedly pocketing $30000 in a health care coverage scam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … Debra Kelley pocketed cash fees she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s … and partnered with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – January 8, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board must provide … code of ethics policy to establish reasonably expected standards of conduct, or A conflict-of-interest policy that … New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix D. The Board has the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mWall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011
… by 14 percent to $19.7 billion during this year’s bonus season, according to an estimate released today by State … securities firms in New York City resumed downsizing in the second half of the year. The securities industry, which … for which taxes have been withheld. The estimate does not include stock options or other forms of deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011