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Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice … systems are secure, operating effectively, and available to continue processing in the event of a disaster or mishap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Labor’s (Department) Unemployment Insurance … and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … through September 23, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemXVII.2.C Transactions Against Lapsing Appropriations – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Reports Pursuant to Article 4, Section 40, Paragraph 3 of the State Finance Law, Vouchers and Expense Reports should … the corresponding liability was incurred before the end of the fiscal year. Prior to approving these transactions, … 3 – Record Retention – Travel and Expense . Refunds of Appropriation Expenditure All refunds are to be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2c-transactions-against-lapsing-appropriationsRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… submit an annual certification that its bridges are safe for the load imposed, and to provide the Department with an … that 38 railroads own or have maintenance responsibility for almost 3,000 railroad bridges in the State. Key Findings … with its bridge inspection and reporting requirements. For example, the bridge management plans on hand are an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible … the change in eligibility takes effect, it is considered a retroactive disenrollment. Civil Service provides Carelon … overpayments for services, which resulted primarily from retroactive disenrollments. Key Findings Civil Service and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29 ). About the … educational services in the United States. SED administers school aid, regulates school operations, maintains a … the student data reporting processes. SED is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… To provide notification of a change in the manager of the New York State College Savings Program. Affected Employees Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programTown of Bergen – Town Supervisor (2024M-30)
Determine whether the Town of Bergen (Town) Supervisor maintained complete and accurate accounting records, provided accurate and timely financial information to the Town Board (Board), and filed the annual financial report (AFR) in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/bergen-town-2024-30.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) 2020-S-36
To determine whether the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services under EO 95.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s36.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48) 180-Day Response
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48-response.pdfProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (2019-S-48)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and report on the economic assistance programs it administers and ensure programs meet desired outcomes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-19s48.pdfNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… homes are places of security and rest, and offer us space for quiet contemplation, shared joys with loved ones and … study and consideration should be given to the impact of increases in the fair market rents in areas where gaps in … New York were similar in 2022, as a result of more rapid increases in rent than in homeowner costs. Between 2012 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisOpinion 89-4
… We note that the term "contract" is defined for purposes of article 18 to include the designation of a … as a depository, paying agent, registration agent or for investment of funds of the municipality of which he is an … as a depository, paying agent, registration agent or for investment of funds of a municipality except when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-4Opinion 98-21
… opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for emergency ambulance service) -- Fire Districts (contracts for emergency ambulance service) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance … Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-21Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance SSP Payments Made to State Employees
… other qualifying New York State residents. To be eligible for SSP, individuals must be at least 65 years old, blind or … System – the State’s repository of recipient information for multiple benefit programs, and self-certification by … the SSA contained incorrect income eligibility information for an additional 3,000 SSP recipients. Officials planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-state-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 835.1
… employees’ salaries and the processing of necessary salary corrections. Affected Employees: Non-Statutory … the 2007-2011 CSEA agreement, OSC is issuing instructions for the revised method of calculating salaries for affected employees retroactive to April 1, 2003. This revised method is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/8351-new-promotion-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2110
… purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2023 Longevity Payment for Long-Term … BU02 Operational Services BU03 Institutional Services BU04 PEF Professional, Scientific & Technical Services BU05 … Payment for Long-Term Seasonal Employees is included as salary for retirement purposes and must be included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2110-april-2023-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2220
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … Employees. Affected Employees: Seasonal hourly employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2220-april-2024-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Selected Operating and Administrative Practices at the Bureau of Narcotic … Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Bureau) was effectively and efficiently combating prescription drug diversion and abuse in New York State, in large part through its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-117
… the Division of Housing and Community Renewal instructions for processing the 2021 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. … using Earnings Code Earnings Code D40 or DH4 (for Hourly employees): Earnings Begin Date: Last Day of Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-117-2021-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-out