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Death of the Ex-Spouse – Divorce and Your Benefits

… If an ex-spouse dies prior to the member’s retirement, the DRO on file is vacated (nullified). NYSLRS must calculate the member’s … then be paid to the member, retroactive to the date NYSLRS is notified of the ex-spouse’s death.   Rev. 2/23 …

Management of Energy Consumption

… Background Executive Order No. 111 (EO 111) issued on June 10, 2001, directs State agencies and public authorities to be … With Executive Order 111 Requirements to Purchase Power From Renewable Sources (2008-S-74) …

Review of Collecto, Inc

… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made by the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Downstate) to Collecto, … amount collected by account type and size. Key Findings Of the $29,288 we examined, we found overpayments of $14,355 …

Oversight of Disability Services

… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York has adequately provided access to campuses, … October 2022. About the Program The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of public … information annually on the status of higher education in New York State. As per the HEDS Instruction Manual, campuses …

Disposal of Electronic Devices

… One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. Agencies may dispose of … tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Agencies are required to remove all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing …

Oversight of International Offices

… Turkey. ESD still has foreign representatives operating in Canada, Israel, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Key …

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XII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures

… the agency has acceptable evidence of receipt and/or inspection on file. For any questions about certifying …

XI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing

… This separation helps to reduce the risk of error, waste, or wrongful acts pertaining to various functions …

Monitoring of Select Programs

… Objective To determine if the New York State Office for the Aging’s policies and procedures for select programs are adequate to ensure Area Agencies on … to July 2021. About the Program The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) helps New York residents aged 60 or …

Management of Capital Projects

… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has a formal capital project … transportation infrastructure, helping to develop the Long Island communities it serves and facilitating economic … branches, stretching from Montauk – on the eastern tip of Long Island – to Penn Station in the heart of Manhattan. …

Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

… for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or her primary (or sole) responsibilities. Providing … activity mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to …

Efficiency of Warehouse Space

… has reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings opportunities. Our audit covered the period … the associated costs, because there was no central source for this information. Key Finding OGS has made progress in … of 14, liquidation of 9, square footage reduction for 3, and no changes in the remaining 3. Three other …

Use of Vendor-Supported Technology

… Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 employees, including an …

Oversight of Industrial Hemp

… Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements. The audit … the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the stalk and seed can be used … grow or cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. In New York State, Article 29 of the Agriculture and Markets …

Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds

… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …

Oversight of Drug Disposal

… environmentally sound disposal options, such as approved drug take-back programs, are available. Since 2008, the … is regulated at the federal level primarily by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and at the State level … of the sampled Providers had effective controls over the drug disposal process, which followed the regulations and …

II.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting

… accrual and accrual. Financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles …

Management of Internal Controls

… To determine if the Board of Directors of the Fuller Road Management Corporation (FRMC) promoted internal controls … Manual. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Fuller Road Management Corporation & The Research Foundation of the … To determine if the Board of Directors of the Fuller Road Management Corporation FRMC promoted internal controls …

Monitoring of Construction Management

… if the Office of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they … determine if the Office of General Services is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they …