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Area #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… is especially true with the ongoing and escalating threat of ransomware attacks against local governments and schools. One way to detect and stop some forms of malware before it can affect its targets is by using … and kept current with software and signature (a set of characteristics also referred to as virus definitions) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Quogue and the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … have full access rights to record financial transactions in the accounting system with no oversight. Facility … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. The proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2137
… are updated with valid chartfield strings. If an agency does not believe that the chartfield string associated with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2137-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… percent. “My report shows that New Yorkers have enrolled in MetroPlus health plans in record numbers over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic,” … expires. During this wind down period, enrollment in these plans will likely decline as the member renewal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicPublic Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including service charges, tolls, fees, and in some cases, taxes. Public authorities are generally … through their revenue-generating activities; however, in some cases, governmental financial assistance and support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authoritiesAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … the State University of New York system and is located in Suffolk County on Long Island. Stony Brook offers 68 … 100 master’s programs as well as 40 doctoral programs and 30 certificate programs. Stony Brook’s current enrollment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-universitySelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… implementation status of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Wage Investigation … of an investigation. DOL can require employers found to be in violation of the Laws to pay restitution of wages and can … liquidated damages, which are additional amounts assessed in an effort to compensate workers for the delay in receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followContract Advisory No. 31
… Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS centralized contracts exceeding the OSC approval thresholds. The process for obtaining OSC approval is as follows: Purchases from an … No pre-encumbrance (fund reservation) is required for the “OC” transaction. SFS users will select one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsImproper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits (Follow-Up)
… care needs. The New York State Controlled Substances Act (Act) was enacted to combat the illegal use of controlled substances. The Act limits the quantities of controlled substances that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limits-followOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… including timely processing of provider claims for Early Intervention services provided. The audit covered … period April 1, 2013 through December 10, 2015. Background In New York State, the Department of Health (Department) is … million that were submitted from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. These claims required further actions by the SFA, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is … June 30, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) oversees … OASAS enters into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… resolved, and there are still too many people losing their homes,” DiNapoli said. “In many places the situation has continued to get worse. Foreclosed properties displace families and weigh heavily on … Predicament Persists , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/snapshot/foreclosure0815.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the Upper Mohawk Valley Memorial Auditorium Authority . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… We also matched the DOL UI Benefit Overpayment File to the New York State Payroll File to identify newly hired New York State employees who owed DOL money for outstanding … totaling $374,295. This includes $272,852 from newly hired New York State employees who owe DOL for UI overpayments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2030
… and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected Employees All agencies with … lapsing on the above date and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates Administration paychecks … will need to be completed before June 23, 2022, in order for them to be used in PayServ for the Administration check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2030-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsXII.6.N Paying the New York Independent Systems Operator – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems Operator (NYISO). NYISO … This section advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6n-paying-new-york-independent-systems-operatorXI.2.D Vendor Name on Contractual Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… agencies should reference the contractor’s legal name in the contractual agreement. In certain instances it may be appropriate to reference an … or alias (e.g. Doing Business As “DBA”) for a contractor in a contractual agreement. Should an alternative name or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2d-vendor-name-contractual-agreementsMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Monitoring and Administration of … aggravated assault, forcible rape, murder, and robbery – in the State, excluding New York City. In previous years, some GIVE contracts included confidential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-followPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including rates, tolls, fees, and in some cases, … pursuant to contracts in 2020. The fiscal stability of the State is related in part to the fiscal stability of certain public authorities closely related to the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesMedicaid Program – Improper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members require. In addition to the monthly premiums, MCOs can receive a … not eligible to receive SMCPs for maternity cases that end in termination or a miscarriage, as these are considered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care