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Security and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State IT … ITS is charged with ensuring proper controls are in place to protect the vast amount of personal data stored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-systemDiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… still too many people losing their homes,” DiNapoli said. “In many places the situation has continued to get worse. … jumped from 26,706 to 47,664, an increase of 78 percent. In 2011 and 2012, new filings declined as new court rules … claim to the property. Since reaching a low of 16,655 in 2011, new filings climbed to 46,696 by 2013 before falling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsState Police Bulletin No. SP-149
… Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Holiday Compensation (Bonus) payment for employees who are … without Pay on the eligibility date are eligible for a Holiday Bonus payment in the amount of $1,536. Employees on … date. OSC Actions OSC will automatically pay the 2013 Holiday Bonus to eligible Police Investigators who are Active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-149-2013-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentState Police Bulletin No. SP-144
… Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2009 provides for an annual Holiday Compensation (Bonus) payment for employees who are … without Pay on the eligibility date are eligible for a Holiday Bonus payment in the amount of $1,536. Employees on … date. OSC Actions OSC will automatically pay the 2012 Holiday Bonus to eligible Police Investigators who are Active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-144-2012-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentDiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… $23.3 million higher than the latest projections included in the mid-year update to the Financial Plan. The state also received $273 million in new monetary settlements in November. "The state’s tax revenues are down from last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportCUNY Bulletin No. CU-567
… Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program Background The … Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other … Actions A listing of employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program is sent to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-567-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outDual Employment
… by UCS require non-judicial employees to obtain in writing prior to engaging in any outside employment. Such employment may not interfere … were dually employed and obtained at least $40,000 in combined pay. Follow-up showed two of these staff had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/18/dual-employmentService Credit – Divorce and Your Benefits
… pension was established by the State Court of Appeals in Majauskas v. Majauskas. Service credit is a factor in both the numerator and the denominator: 50% x the years of … if purchased after the marriage ends. Additional Service In some cases, members may receive additional service credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/service-creditReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… , Ontario [pdf] , Sullivan [pdf] , Tioga [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties were maximizing the reimbursement of costs related to the administration of social services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3County Inmates Receiving Inappropriate Benefits While Incarcerated (2013MS-1)
… willing, and able to work and have earned sufficient wages in covered employment. Individuals who are incarcerated are … these procedures were not always effective or timely in identifying and discontinuing inappropriate payments. … inappropriate social welfare benefit payments. 351 inmates in these five counties received almost $325,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/county-inmates-receiving-inappropriate-benefits-while-incarcerated-2013ms-1CUNY Bulletin No. CU-731
… Employees Eligible CUNY employees electing to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. … Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other … Actions A listing of employees electing to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is sent to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-731-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outPayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-006
… 9.1 to version 9.2. This will include and affect agencies in various ways. The three major areas of agency … Project Go Live. Effective Dates All timelines contained in this bulletin are effective immediately; dates related to … and Testing Agencies must dedicate time to participate in training and testing December 7 - December 18, 2020. Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-006-payroll-improvement-project-agency-timelineCareer and Technical Education
… DOE officials. About the Program CTE programs (referred to in the past as vocational, occupational, or practical arts … and hands-on training to prepare them for future careers in occupational fields. During the 2017-18 school year, DOE … set guidelines and expectations for CTE programs in NYC. These guidelines and requirements aim to, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Local Street and Highway Improvement Program that resulted in the town receiving $86,000 more than it was entitled to. … governmental administration for destroying town records. In December 2020, the superintendent pled guilty to attempted … service providers receiving payments totaling $24,009. In addition, the board did not adhere to its investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Oversight of Construction Management Contracts
… a range of capital projects to improve these sites. In an effort to ensure certain capital projects are executed … Parks occasionally contracts with firms that specialize in providing construction management (CM) services. In 2012, Parks entered into a contract with the Dormitory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… 2012, AIM funding was held flat for most municipalities. In SFY 2020, funding was eliminated for most towns and … was funded using county sales tax revenue. Other findings in the report: Cities: New York’s cities are the biggest … total AIM funding from SFY 2012 to SFY 2019 and 99% of it in SFY 2021. Many cities are disadvantaged relative to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… The New York Youth Jobs Program (Program), established in 2011, is intended to create jobs and spur economic growth in the State by establishing incentives for employers to hire … unemployed or underemployed youth aged 16 to 24 who live in New York State and to whom one or more additional criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… Public officers are eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether individuals are … voucher. Incumbents of the position generally must reside in the jurisdiction they are serving. Section 10 of the … official duties. Public officers are authorized to act in their capacity as an officer for their established term. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… appropriations from 2016-17 through 2018-19, resulting in over $5 million in appropriated fund balance not being used to finance … have taken to improve the accuracy of budget projections in the 2020-21 budget and restore the district’s overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI). In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … also found, the president received approximately $142,000 in monetary benefits over six years that were not clearly … did not prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The treasurer also did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits