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Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… what format it will be returned and/or whether, when and how it will be destroyed). How shared PII will be protected … quality of those services. Such vaguely worded agreements can, among other things, contribute to confusion over who has … responsibility for various aspects of the IT environment (i.e., the local government/school or service provider), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… is the process of monitoring the events occurring in a computer system or network and analyzing them for signs … activity to and from a particular computer. Because the log information maintained may be too voluminous to review on … and Multiple consecutive unsuccessful attempts to log-on to a system. Unauthorized, unusual or sensitive access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionMedicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2013 to July 31, … To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 601
… work and how to effectively manage multiple windows in PayServ and PS Query Affected Employees All PayServ, PS … Due to revisions, there are now several time-outs in the system that occur at different times, resulting in … applications, users should click on the “Sign Out” and “Log Out,” rather than clicking “X” in the upper right corner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/601-managing-osc-e-government-sessionsState 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 Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not implement a prior audit’s recommendations to improve their budgeting practices and ensure surplus fund … than $2 million a year and allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit of 4%. As of June 30, 2021, it … restricted in a debt reserve and did not use the funds to pay related debt as required. As a result, the district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… city’s expired labor contracts remains a question in the near future. Coupled with a target of $1 billion in labor … spending risks still exceed $600 million in FY 2023, and near $1 billion in FY 2025. In order to achieve long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Intake System (EIS) by the Sept. 2015 implementation date. In response to the audit, DOH officials provided additional … helps ensure early intervention (EI) claims are paid in a timely manner and the SFA fulfills contract deliverables … Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA): Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (2015-S-58) OTDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-626
… Mechanics Affected Employees CUNY employees in the title of Elevator Mechanic Background A Consent Determination has … and filed on December 14, 2017 between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the City Employees Union, Local 237, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-626-cuny-rate-increases-elevator-mechanicsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-656
… Mechanics Affected Employees CUNY employees in the title of Elevator Mechanic Background A Consent Determination has … and filed on December 14, 2017 between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the City Employees Union, Local 237, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-656-cuny-2019-rate-increases-elevator-mechanicsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
… authorized transportation providers. Participation in Medicaid requires that providers agree to prepare and … to December 31, 2015, which accounted for $1.4 million in inappropriate Medicaid payments to the provider. Key Recommendation Review the $1.4 million in Medicaid payments to the provider and recover any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… court reconstruction during the audit period. There were no recommendations in this audit. Town of Saranac – Town … Court were up to date and complete and auditors noted no material discrepancies. Track state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsVillage of Red Hook – Information Technology (2020M-89)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Red Hook (Village) officials ensured information … Determine whether Village of Red Hook Village officials ensured information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-red-hook-information-technology-2020m-89Accounts Payable Advisory No. 6
… XII, Section 5.C - Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence , Business Units must select the correct Vendor ID and Address Sequence when processing payments to vendors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/6-complex-entity-time-warner-cableAccounts Payable Advisory No. 16
… XII, Section 5.C - Selecting the Appropriate Vendor and Address Sequence , Business Units must select the correct Vendor ID and Address Sequence when processing payments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/16-complex-entity-long-island-power-authorityAccounts Payable Advisory No. 7
… must select the correct Vendor ID and Address Sequence when processing payments to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to Barnes and Noble may delay payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/7-complex-entity-barnes-nobleTips to Help You Keep Your Money
… Learn how to keep your financial accounts and records in order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneySchoharie Central School District - School Lunch Operations (2019M-19)
… one at the District performed a cost-per-meal equivalent (ME) or meals-per-labor-hour analyses (MPLH). District … bid. Key Recommendations Periodically complete cost-per-ME and MPLH analyses. Ensure the District obtains the best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/19/schoharie-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2019m-19Carle Place Water District – Procurement (2014M-18)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s procurement practices for the period January 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … which comprises three members. The District’s expenditures for the 2012 fiscal year totaled over $2.2 million. Key … officials did not always obtain necessary quotations for purchases. Key Recommendations Consider revising the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/04/04/carle-place-water-district-procurement-2014m-18Uniondale Public Library – Procurement (2015M-126)
… did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services. Key Recommendations The Board should adopt a … requirements. Library officials should ensure that goods and services are purchased in accordance with the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/14/uniondale-public-library-procurement-2015m-126