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DiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York taxpayers paid … 49 among the states. Only New Jersey is higher at $2,450. On the basis of total dollars, rather than dollars per … in the federal budget represents direct payments to or for individuals for a variety of programs such as Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5,680 from Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk – his … Fleury took advantage of another clerk’s absence to steal from the public," DiNapoli said. "I thank Franklin County … clerk was sentenced yesterday for stealing more than $5680 from Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the first decrease in total overtime … Overtime earnings as a share of total payroll grew from 4.3% in 2014 to 6.2% in 2023, as total overtime hours … to a growth of almost 82% in overtime earnings, from $661 million in 2014 to $1.2 billion in 2023, or a 7.8% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… that were inappropriate because OCFS had not performed the required annual reviews of user accounts. This included 35 … of systems, or classify the data on those systems, as required by NYS IT policy and standards. We encountered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… Employees for whom a BDA (Budget Director’s Approval) is required Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Pursuant to … (DOB) Bulletin D-1126 issued 11/6/09, agencies will be required to apply for Budget Director’s Approvals (BDA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… payroll; and review whether the payrolls include all required information. However, although Authority project … sites to ensure that prevailing wage rates were posted, as required. In addition to the aforementioned activities, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… vulnerable adult protective services; preventive services for children and families; and juvenile justice. OCFS owns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… than budgeted. The village’s tentative budget includes a tax levy of $12,238,192, which is $40,928 above the limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Public Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways … Utility Debt Securitization Authority (UDSA). **** The New York State Urban Development Corporation has not complied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… with EO 95 into Parks’ core business and planning strategies. … To determine whether the Office of Parks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataPublic Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… are distinct legal entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. … 27 programs financed through State-Supported debt issued by public authorities; and Provided for a combined increase … and/or have the accuracy and completeness certified in writing by the authority’s chief executive officer and chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authoritiesXIX.1.A When is a Project ID Needed – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… In accordance with the Project Definition, the Project Costing Improvement Project (PCIP) … REV. 02/01/2022 … In accordance with the Project Definition the Project Costing Improvement Project PCIP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1a-when-project-id-neededVolunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… courses of instruction for firefighters. General Municipal Law 12 authorizes the governing board of a municipal … expenses for travel, meals, lodging and tuition. The law also requires specific approvals that vary depending on … information on required approvals. 12 General Municipal Law, section 72-g … Volunteer firefighters are also eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersTravel Advisory No. 16
The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following in Chapter XIII Section 9 of the Guide to Financial Operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/16-gfo-update-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsMedicaid Program: Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement (2022-S-40)
To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for drugs from manufacturers that did not enter into a national drug rebate agreement (NDRA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s40.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2023-2024, May 2024
For State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24, agencies paid vendors $3,960,506 in interest, a decrease of $126,774 (approximately 3 percent) from SFY 2022-23.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2023-24.pdfCybersecurity Month Phishing
Learn how to recognize and report phishing emails and schemes to protect your municipality from the risk of unauthorized access.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-phishing-10-31-22.pdfOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (2018-S-38) 90-day response
To determine if the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is adequately monitoring information technology (IT) services procured from consultants...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s38-response.pdfBelleville-Henderson Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-128)
Determine if District officials ensured employees’ personal, private, and sensitive information was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/belleville-henderson-2019-128.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2016-2017, May 2017
In the 2016-2017 fiscal year, State agencies paid interest totaling $1,536,275, representing an increase of $73,440 from the prior year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2016-17.pdf