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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… local governments should check with New York State Archives personnel to gain an understanding of the laws and regulations pertaining to offsite data storage. NYS Archives issued a Records Advisory entitled Using a Data … be included in a data storage contract. 1 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/records/mr_data_storage.shtml …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) and Scholarship Funds (Chautauqua County) ECA and scholarship funds were not properly accounted for and … of duties and lack of written policies and procedures for scholarship funds allowed the former treasurer to use funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsReview of Advance Contract Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the … advanced funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts. Background Our office examined certain … The objective of our examination was to determine whether the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1682
… how OSC will handle current year Social Security and/or Medicare (FICA) tax deficiencies for inactive employees … Employees Employees who incurred a Social Security and/or Medicare tax deficiency and have since left the New York … who have taxable income subject to Social Security and Medicare taxes must have the employee’s share of the taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1682-current-year-social-security-andor-medicare-tax-deficiencies-and-impactOpinion 98-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Certiorari Proceedings (timing for return to general fund of excess moneys in school district reserve fund for tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… areas were beginning to see growth. “This report shows how deeply the COVID-19 pandemic cut into municipal … shortfalls. New York’s localities need federal aid to help get through this crisis.” Before the COVID-19 pandemic swept … Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020Maximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has … service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System (NYESS) and the Ticket to … program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment. The audit covered the period from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… effects of exposure to pollutants. The audit covered permit and registration data from January 2020 through April … are changing the world’s climate. Sources of air pollution range from large sources, such as chemical plants and … air pollution, and the Department, must follow for air permit application and permitting processes. Permit or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… System (PFRS). NYSLRS staff will help you get started with what you need to know to work with NYSLRS, including … What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, New NY Broadband Program (Report 2020-S-19 ). About the … broadband remains unavailable or too costly for many New Yorkers. The New NY Broadband Program (Program)—launched in 2015 and … three recommendations included in our initial audit report New NY Broadband Program Report 2020S19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees
… that your survivors will receive a death benefit if you die before retiring. Your survivors may be eligible even … with your retirement system. NYSLRS members, you can sign in to Retirement Online to view or update your … and Your Benefits page . (Return to Top) Where can I get more information? Your employer’s benefits administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employeesVII.3.C AP Adjustment Voucher Document Review – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Section (Budgets) that the money has been received in the bank, the corresponding SFS transaction will be reviewed for … must be posted to avoid reconciliation issues between the bank and the State’s fund accounting. In addition, STIP … that are entered without a corresponding deposit to the bank will be deleted after 10 business days by the OSC – BSE. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3c-ap-adjustment-voucher-document-reviewCost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management
… that overtime averted on Monday through Thursday may only offset overtime incurred on the fifth work day. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-overtime-planning-and-managementAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… travel approved? There should be a copy of the approval form or some indication that travel was properly approved. Is … trip, or taking a side trip, for personal reasons? Did the extension of travel add additional costs? For example, did … because he or she returned on a later flight due to an extension of the trip for personal reasons? Are there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1805
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic Dues increase. Affected … in Bargaining Unit 21 with Dues (Code 491) and increase the current amount as follows: Bargaining Unit: 01 Current … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1805-new-york-state-correctional-officers-police-benevolent-association-0Administration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… actions taken by the following three constituent agencies: New York City Transit (excluding Staten Island Railway), MTA Bus … injured employees. Virtually all employers in New York State must provide workers’ compensation, and are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansState Agencies Bulletin No. 1154
… PayServ. The travel reimbursements will either be in the form of a direct deposit or a check based on how the employee … employee will receive their travel reimbursement in the form of a check. If direct deposit information exists in … and will have no effect on the delivery of paychecks or W-2’s. If an agency is not using the SFS travel and expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1154-information-regarding-payserv-employee-file-interface-statewideDiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows
… announced today. Collections totaled nearly $1.3 billion, down $55 million from February of last year. Collections are down $2.2 billion, or 12 percent, for the past 12 months … New York City’s collections decreased by 4.5 percent, down $27 million compared to February 2020. The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrowsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153,700, according to an estimate released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Despite a … year but the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City declined by almost 17 percent to $153700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… following audits and examinations have been issued State Education Department (SED): Infant and Child Learning Center … Services (DSS): Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (2016-N-6) The city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits