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Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. We found that ITS did not have established policies and … procedures for backup of key Division systems. Also, ITS does not have an active regional backup site, and Division … for total data loss in the event of a regional disaster. We also found ITS did not comply with certain State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… had adequate protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… of the state fiscal year 2015-2016 was 0.52 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2015, with an … New York's pension fund remains strong and well-positioned for the future with a smart, long-term investment strategy." … quarter of the state fiscal year 20152016 was 052 percent for the threemonth period ending June 30 2015 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsOverpayments for Medicare Part C Coinsurance Charges (Follow-Up)
… for cost-sharing liabilities such as deductibles and coinsurance. However, these liabilities may be paid by … Healthfirst took actions to prevent further errant claims and overpayments. Additionally, providers submitted claim … one recommendation for the Department of Health to review and recover the remaining Medicaid overpayments for excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/overpayments-medicare-part-c-coinsurance-charges-followContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not have documentation … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (2009-S-6). Background On August 31, … contracts and payments to vendors for purchases of food products that occurred between January 1, 1996 and … former Center Director Howard Dean, his staff, and various food vendors complied with State laws relating to ethics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesService Retirement Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Eligibility You may retire at any age after completing 25 years of … state park or New York State police officer service. Or, you may qualify for a service retirement if you reach age 60 before having served 25 years as a regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/service-retirement-benefitVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… under the alternative age 55 plan may receive their full vested benefits at age 55. Tier 2, 3 and 5 members under this plan may receive their full vested benefits at age 62, or may choose early … Tier 1 members under the age 60 plan may receive their full vested benefits at age 60. Tier 2, 3 and 5 members under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… international equities markets," DiNapoli said. "Our investment strategy is geared toward consistently achieving … mortgages (27.6 percent), private equity (7.8 percent), real estate (6.6 percent), absolute return strategy (3.1 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsAccounts Receivable Collections
… were incurred on the accounts. The Bureau needed to enhance its collection actions through computer matches with … where appropriate. Assess other potential practices to improve collection related operations. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/13/accounts-receivable-collectionsOpinion 91-22
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squad (authority to incorporate as separate not-for-profit corporation) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Fire Police Squad … Whether a fire police squad may separately incorporate as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22Village of New York Mills – Justice Court (S9-14-4)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, … governs the Village and is responsible for overseeing the Court’s general management and financial operations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/village-new-york-mills-justice-court-s9-14-4Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… deficits over multiple years. Because the District will have exhausted all its unexpended surplus funds, a slight … result in cash constraints forcing the District to rely on short-term borrowings. District officials do not prepare cash flow statements and therefore cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of capital project resources … not sufficiently detailed for the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be performed and what furnishings and equipment were going to be purchased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129CUNY Bulletin No. CU-762
… additional bargaining units being added for the NYS Paid Family Leave program. Affected Employees All employees in the … York (CUNY) agreed to implement the New York State Paid Family Leave Program (PFL) beginning January 1, 2021. CUNY … amount, the maximum employee premium deduction for Paid Family Leave will be $399.43 per year. Effective Dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-762-cuny-nys-paid-family-leave-additional-bargaining-unitsDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… sure only legitimate refunds are paid.” DiNapoli’s office audits all New York state bills prior to payment, including … For a copy of the report, visit: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/bseaudits/bse20140416.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsQuogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… 31, 2013. Background The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County. The … District taxpayers. Develop a formal plan indicating how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved and when reserves will be used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsFrankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-226)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $19.2 million. Key Findings District officials did not adopt budgets based on historical or known trends but instead overestimated … and the use of fund balance in the annual budget based on historical and known trends. Ensure that the amount of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-226State Agencies Bulletin No. 2197
… of the new chargeback process for direct-mailed 2023 form W-2’s. Background: In order to repay OSC for the direct mailing costs for 2023 form W-2 for employees, an agency chargeback journal must be … the postage costs for the mailing of their employees' 2023 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements. Agencies incur mailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2197-direct-mailed-form-w-2-agency-chargebackDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $183.5 Billion
… in the midst of global volatility thanks to our talented investment staff and our diversified asset allocation.” The … 22.2% Non-US Equities -0.5% 11.2% Private Equity 9.2% 7.5% Real Estate 10.4% 6.4% TIPS* 3.3% 5.2% Global Equities 4.4% 4.9% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1835-billion