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Privacy and Security of Student Data (2021-S-29)
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s29.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdfEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms
… four rear); however, the E-ZPass New York Customer Service Center (NYCSC) accepts only two (one front and one rear). The … the vehicle. If either of these cannot be identified, the image is “rejected.” NYCSC labels rejected images with codes … into retainer agreements with two other firms (Firm B and Firm C) to perform legal services on an “as-needed” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/11/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firmsOpinion 98-2
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE CHIEFS -- Powers and Duties (control of use of personal equipment at fire) FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses (dinners … Whether a fire district may pay for dinner expenses for fire commissioners under certain circumstances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2Opinion 92-29
… deputy police commissioner); (salary of individual filling vacancy in office of police commissioner) POLICE AND POLICE … of deputy commissioner); (salary of individual filling vacancy in office of police commissioner) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … the police department, an individual appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of commissioner is entitled to at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29Opinion 92-2
… cost involved in procuring the use of fire hydrants is a charge against the fire district to be paid by fire district … zoning provided for in section 176(27) is "to permit one rate of taxation...for that portion of the district which … in said zone or zones, which are not to be a general charge against all of the property of the fire district, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-2Opinion 2001-4
… where possible, payment should be made pursuant to the payroll method to permit more efficient accounting for the … of Waterloo , 245 AD2d 1079, 667 NYS2d 553 mot for lv to app dsmd 91 NYS2d 957, 671 NYS2d 717; Benjamin v Town of … Sacco v Maruca , 175 AD2d 578, 573 NYS2d 787 mot for lv to app denied 78 NY2d 862, 578 NYS2d 877, concerning referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 2000-15
… Law §209-i. You ask whether a volunteer firefighter who resides in another state and is a member of an … provides in relevant part that a "volunteer firefighter" 1 who, because of his or her residence or usual occupation, is … departments and fire companies of other states and Canada who render service in New York State). As an alternative, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Despite a sharp decline in the financial markets in the fourth … in the rest of the City’s workforce. It’s too soon to say how the industry will fare in 2019, but trade tensions, a … from prior years that have been cashed in. The estimate does not include stock options or other forms of deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellDiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… The city of Troy’s financial condition deteriorated because of poor budgeting, the overuse of rainy day funds to finance day-to-day operations and … The city of Troys financial condition deteriorated because of poor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionDiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
… individuals on Medicaid receiving treatment for opioid use disorder might have received unnecessary or dangerous opioid … methadone, as part of a treatment program for opioid use disorder. Auditors found 33 percent of Medicaid recipients in … Medicaid recipients who are being treated for opioid use disorder: Developing a report that can be used to notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-says-state-opioid-treatment-programs-need-better-coordinationState Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… should review all PayServ records on the EMPLOYEE HISTORY INFO SUMMARY and notify any other State agencies that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… and to prevent cemeteries from falling into disrepair or insolvency. When a not-for-profit cemetery is abandoned, … to take on its corporate duties, responsibility generally falls to the local municipality and can become a financial … of data reliability and the Mainframe’s usefulness as a risk assessment tool. Due to these data limitations, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… blank fields for significant dates, including the date the incident was reported or when a finding was made. Such errors … correct any inaccuracies discovered. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health: Nursing Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationDiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… the city to close the remaining $9.8 billion funding gap in its five-year capital program. While we don’t yet know how … would reach $3.5 billion by 2019, $1 billion more than in 2014. Even with planned biennial fare and toll increases … during the financial plan period, compared with 17 percent in 2014. The MTA’s current four-year financial plan extends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… New York state residents have more than doubled since 2014 to more than 450,000 annually, but only two cases were referred for enforcement action in 2016 and 2017 combined, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York state residents have more than doubled since 2014 to more than 450000 annually but only two cases were referred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… non-profit agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other critical functions required to protect … nonprofit agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other critical functions required to protect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… incidents (Amtrak owns and operates Pennsylvania Station and the tunnels under the East River used by the … Most LIRR commuters (87 percent) travel to or from Penn Station in Manhattan’s central business district. Peak trains using Penn Station were 71 percent more likely to be late, canceled or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Opinion 91-14
… opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures (necessity for referendum) -- Refuse and Garbage (town refuse and … for village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for prior to cooperation agreement for refuse collection) REFUSE AND … resolution authorizing the contract would not be subject to referendum. You ask whether, pursuant to section 119-o of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Opinion 90-30
… SERVICES LAW, §106-a: A county clerk is entitled to a fee for recording a satisfaction of mortgage where the county … department of social services is not liable for any such fee. This is in reply to your letter concerning fees for … is delivered to the mortgagor. You ask whether a recording fee is due the county clerk when the satisfaction is offered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30