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Controls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… unit of the New York City Department of Social Services, is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional … or equipment. DHS officials advised us that each project is prioritized based on safety, stability of the … and cosmetic nature of renovations. Once a capital project is added to the DHS capital plan, it first goes through a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… in the Bronx, the borough should receive significant relief from the program. Food Insecurity The Bronx has the … to provide adequate food to City residents for immediate relief, as well as in the medium term and the long term. The plan for immediate relief included supporting food pantries, supplying meals for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxRetroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… credit based on litigation, settlements or arbitration when such actions result in the payment of retroactive … contact OSC’s Legal Department at 518-473-5880. To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, … and Employer Services Bureau a copy of the legal document for review. You will be charged for the employer portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsOpinion 2002-6
… highway at the request of adjacent property owners. This is in response to your inquiry with regard to the designation … You ask whether the highway may be so designated if there is "sporadic" usage, mainly on weekends, of certain "camps" … from December 1 until April 1 of the year the highway is so designated. All seasonal limited use highways must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-6Amagansett Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-206)
… the policy prior to approval. And employees obtain quotes when required. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/28/amagansett-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-206City of Peekskill – Information Technology (2020M-164)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Peekskill (City) officials ensured information technology … were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Officials did not adequately secure and … Determine whether City of Peekskill City officials ensured information technology IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/01/city-peekskill-information-technology-2020m-164State Agencies Bulletin No. 2164
… agencies of the 2023 year end processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background: To maintain the efficiency of AC-230 processing and ensure accuracy of W-2 reporting for 2023, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with the processing schedule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2164-schedule-submitting-2023-year-end-returned-checksDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… the concerns and recommendations we’ve made in our audit report, the agency needs to ensure that all inspections are … in the sample. Three non-DOB inspectors failed to spot that a device that keeps doors from opening between … The agency’s full response is included in the audit report, which can be found online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedArea #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… private and sensitive information. In addition, it is very important for local governments and schools to know … and contracts will be managed to ensure shared PII is protected. How data security and privacy incidents that … expectation clarity and measurement methods. An SLA is different from a traditional written contract in that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Over $300,000
… of the Vernon Center Fire Department was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from the … of trust to divert money meant to protect his community for his own financial benefit,” DiNapoli said. “I thank … District Attorney Carville and the New York State Police for their partnership in this investigation.” “I want to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-over-300000Area #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… functionality. Intrusion Detection Intrusion detection is the process of monitoring the events occurring in a … or suspected violations should be investigated. It is important to note that seemingly innocuous or legitimate … formulating an attack plan for that network. Therefore, it is important that you provide for a periodic manual review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionJamesport Fire District - Gasoline Inventory (2019M-04)
… the gasoline inventory. Key Findings The delivery and use of gasoline has not been monitored or reconciled leading to unaccounted for gasoline with a value of about $930. Because officials did not follow the … delivery and usage. Follow the District purchasing policy when procuring gasoline and obtain a vendor contract to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-gasoline-inventory-2019m-04Accounts Payable Advisory No. 41
… requisitions and/or purchase orders (POs) for centralized contract purchases Reference: Guide to Financial Operations … Units to use a requisition and/or purchase order with a contract ID reference when purchasing from centralized … requisitions andor purchase orders POs for centralized contract purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/41-requisitions-and-purchase-orders-centralized-contract-purchasesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policies and procedures regarding a proper invoice. When an invoice does not contain the required information outlined in Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter XII, Section … invoice and direct the vendor to submit a proper invoice with the necessary information. See the Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceBrewster Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-235)
… not seek competition for professional services from three of the 10 professional service providers reviewed. These … District officials should: Conduct a periodic review of professional service providers to determine the need for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/brewster-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-235State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit … annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 601
… Purpose To explain how the OSC e-Government and payroll application (PayServ and Control-D) warnings and time-outs work and how to effectively manage multiple windows in PayServ and PS … To explain how the OSC eGovernment and payroll application PayServ and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/601-managing-osc-e-government-sessionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1974
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 78, 79, 87, and 97 are affected. Effective Dates Effective for payroll … an increase to base salary, Increment, or Longevity Pay with an effective date after January 1, 2022 will remain at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1974-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1888
… Dates Effective for payroll checks dated January 6, 2021 (Administrative) and January 14, 2021 (Institution). OSC Actions At the request of Civil … or Longevity Pay with an effective date after January 1, 2021 will remain at the same amount for the calendar year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1888-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… to exceed the statutory limit of 4%. As of June 30, 2021, it was nearly $7.8 million (28% of the 2021-22 … limit and made surplus fund balance appear less than it actually was. Officials adopted annual budgets which gave … would have operating deficits totaling $6.4 million when it had operating surpluses totaling $7.3 million, or a swing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits