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Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… of user accounts. This included 35 active user accounts on four systems containing confidential information for … an accurate inventory of systems, or classify the data on those systems, as required by NYS IT policy and standards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 34
… (IRS) generally requires the annual reporting of interest payments to certain payees totaling $600 or more in a single … Land Claims ** 58403 * Prompt Contracting Interest 60200 * Settlement Interest General State Charges- Claims, Awards, Judgments and Settlement Agreements 60311 Interest - Grants to Others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/34-payment-and-reporting-interestCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil … CVS Health to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program for the period from January 1, 2014 through … CVS Health was required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates and remit the rebate revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-service-followBellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… during the audit period. Key Recommendations Comply with the procurement policy when making purchases. Verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5Homeownership Rates in New York
… York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate … with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally. For New York, … majority of housing stock in all other New York counties. 5 FIGURE 3 – Homeownership Rates by County, 2020 Source: US …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-26
… Purpose To inform agencies of the availability of Control-D report NPAY779 (Merit Step Eligibility Listing) that will list potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step … To inform agencies of the availability of ControlD report NPAY779 Merit Step Eligibility Listing that will list potentially eligible employees for the Merit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-26-october-2007-merit-step-eligibility-informationUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and … Services (Report 2020-S-7 ). About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP), … contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) to administer the Empire Plan’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureEmpire BlueCross – Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Controls Over Payments for Special Items (Report 2016-S-57 ). About the Program The … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. Empire BlueCross (Empire) administers the … portion of the Empire Plan. Empire processes claims for hospital services according to contracts it negotiates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/empire-bluecross-controls-over-payments-special-items-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards ( 2015-S-65 ). Background Our … of New York (SUNY) schools are in compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards and whether SUNY System … of Interest State University of New York: Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards ( 2015-S-65 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followOpinion 2001-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity of vendor … Powers and Duties (authority to require certification or verification of claims) TOWN LAW §118: Vendors are not … that claims must be "certified to be true and correct in a statement signed by or on behalf of the claimant" and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys , Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , … effectively.” Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (Albany County) School officials … audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… Did the Town of Wethersfield (Town) Board (Board) properly plan for and manage the Highway Department (Department) … 25 acres of land. Audit Summary The Board did not properly plan for or manage the Department building capital project. … did not: Develop and adopt a written multiyear capital plan. Create and follow a capital project budget. Because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… informing parents can also help to avoid any unnecessary panic that an actual emergency is occurring and assists … Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board of Education (Board) has the responsibility to … 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of GML, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the Education Law and Section 170.12 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… and evacuation sites. Evacuation is used in response to various building emergencies such as fire, gas leak, roof … Lockdown drills practice the essential steps necessary to lockdown in an emergency. Bus drills are conducted to … parents in advance of building drills, parents may not have sufficient information to ask questions about procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85EPI - “Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New York’s schools to take on the extraordinary challenge of quickly shifting to remote learning formats.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorks-need-for-academic-recovery.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Assistance Listing Numbers 14.218 and 14.269) provides annual grants on a formula basis to states and localities to assist low- and moderate-income communities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-community-development-block-grant.pdfXVII.1 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… to lapse pursuant to Sections 40, 99-d and 99-e of the State Finance Law. Agencies are responsible for ensuring that … to lapse pursuant to Sections 40 99d and 99e of the State Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii1-overviewTier Status – Police and Fire Plan
… When you join the Retirement System, you are assigned to a tier depending on your date of membership. You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 Before July 31, 1973 Tier 2 July 31, 1973 through June … 30, 2009 Tier 3 July 1, 2009 through January 8, 2010* Tier 5 January 9, 2010 through March 31, 2012 Tier 6 April 1, 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/tier-statusTier Status – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 370a 371a and 375 Tier Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-status