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User Access Controls Over Selected System Applications (Follow-Up) (2021-F-8)
To determine whether access controls over select State University of New York Upstate Medical University (Upstate) system applications are effective to prevent unnecessary or inappropriate access to those applications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f8.pdfState Fiscal Year 2020-21 Enacted Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis - April 2020
The fiscal impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will be with us for some time. Significant losses of State tax revenues are likely to extend into State Fiscal Year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/enacted-budget-report-2020-21.pdfUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications (2019-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether access controls over select State University of New York Upstate Medical University (Upstate) system applications are effective to prevent unnecessary or inappropriate access to those applications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s34-response.pdfRetirement Option Election Form with Partial Lump Sum Payment for Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Members Designating Multiple Beneficiaries (RS6422-A)
To select a pension payment option when applying for retirement and choose to receive a partial lump sum payment, Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members who are designating multiple beneficiaries use form RS6422-A.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6422-a.pdfRetirement Option Election Form with Partial Lump Sum Payment for Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Members (RS 6421-A)
To select a pension payment option when applying for retirement and choose to receive a partial lump sum payment, Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members who are designating one beneficiary use form RS6421-A.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6421-a.pdfOpinion 93-10
… special law, holidays and Saturdays shall be considered as Sunday for this purpose (see also Public Officers Law, §62; … authorizing certain offices to close on the day before a holiday which falls on a Saturday). General Construction Law, §24, which defines the term "public holiday", provides that "[t]he term public holiday includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10DiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… today issued a reminder to New Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's 529 College Savings Program … the $25 minimum contribution fees make it easier to save for continuing higher education. New York's 529 College … certain room-and-board expenses, books and supplies. There are more than 790,000 Direct Plan accounts valued at $22.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… New York City's Administration for Children's Services (ACS) should improve oversight to ensure that non-profit agencies that place foster children … are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible for ensuring the safety of children who are placed in foster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… Many local governments and schools invest a considerable amount of resources into … systems including, but not limited to, costs for computers and related hardware equipment, software, Internet access, … financial and nonfinancial information, accessing the Internet, communicating through email and reporting to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceXVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Basic financial statements for the State of New York are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governments as prescribed by the Governmental Accounting … Basic financial statements for the State of New York are prepared in conformity with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… found that at one OCFS facility, cash receipts from a small café, which is part of a training program for residents to learn to operate a small business, are commingled with advance account funds … found that at one OCFS facility cash receipts from a small café which is part of a training program for residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine … To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… and cases with the highest probability of collection to in-house staff. DOF’s Collection Division is responsible for collecting all amounts due from summonses that are in judgment (i.e., a vehicle owner has failed to pay the … Environmental Control Board Compliance Unit, which has an In-House Collections Unit responsible for collecting fines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… current State Education Department (Department) career and technical education (CTE) activities are sufficient to meet high-demand, high-growth, and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, … whether current State Education Department career and technical education activities are sufficient to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsMonitoring of Construction Management
… Office’s minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) participation goals. Between April 1, 2015 and March … (WBE) and claimed credits toward each of their contracts’ MWBE goals. However, the WBE subcontracted out all of its approved services to an independent contractor (non-MWBE) and therefore the WBE did not provide a commercially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementGreen Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… green occupations, as well as creating additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to … established occupations are seeing an increased demand for skills that are useful for responding to climate change. We need to prepare our … green occupations as well as creating additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… school districts are providing the required services for students learning English, according to an audit released … crucial that SED provide adequate guidance and support for school districts to improve the academic outcomes and opportunities for English learners.” SED data show that, as of August 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsIX.12.E Specific Programs Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… by the CMIA consultant in accordance with Section 205.5 of the CMIA regulations, using the most recently issued … Single Audit data available. Since NYS has a total amount of Federal assistance for all programs, the NYS threshold comprises the greater of: The dollar amount of all federal assistance received by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12e-specific-programs-subject-cmiaAnnual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances brightened last year when the State provided a substantial, recurring funding solution to help it balance its operating budget as federal relief funds are exhausted.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2025.pdfA Review of NYC Capital Project Delivery
The majority of New York City’s capital projects are over their initial budgets and behind schedule, suggesting better monitoring and reporting could lead to adjustments to improve capital project delivery.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-1-2025.pdf