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Monitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Monitoring of NotforProfit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance 2016S79
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenance-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… You must provide your employees workers’ compensation coverage as a mandatory benefit. Local … You should request and review a copy of your annual payroll audit (used to determine the job classification and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 15.5 percent of payroll to 15.3 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and … (PFRS) will increase to 24.4 percent from 24.3 percent of payroll. "After three years of rate reductions, pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility
… Purpose To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – Long Island … the expected 2022 opening of ESA; and whether the Facility is maintained and secured and at what cost. Our audit covered the period from May 3, 2002 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facilityDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… Advisor — seeking increased board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual … companies seeking increased board diversity inclusive of sex race ethnicity age gender identity and sexual orientation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… can be expensive to fix and can cause significant losses in productivity until corrected. This is especially true with … and extent of the software’s use, to ensure compliance. In addition, some malicious programs are written to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… local government’s or school’s IT internal controls, it is important to understand two concepts that are fundamental … approach data and network and system security: the CIA triad and defense-in-depth. These concepts highlight … and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it cannot be trusted? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsSelected Travel Expenses
… MTA is a public benefit corporation and a component unit of the State of New York, whose mission is to continue develop, and … clearly state all the requirements or procedures the staff need to take with regard to travel related transactions. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followDiNapoli and Hein Announce Training For Fire Districts and EMS Agencies
… County Executive Michael P. Hein, on financial safeguards for fire districts in Ulster County. “Fire district … checks and balances,” DiNapoli said. “Prevention is the best way to protect public funds.” “The vast majority of fire … DiNapoli’s office to offer an internal controls training for all fire services,” said Ray Preziosi, President, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-and-hein-announce-training-fire-districts-and-ems-agenciesVII.3.B AP Adjustment Voucher – Treasury Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… to the risk of theft or loss. Therefore, agencies must have proper control activities in place to mitigate the risk. … being sent to DTF Treasury. If items are received that are not properly prepared, they may be returned to the agency. … agencies may also submit a document listing the checks. Do not submit any other documents to Treasury. Checks must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii3b-ap-adjustment-voucher-treasury-requirementsOverview of Online Resources Provided by the Office of the State Comptroller
Print out presentation prior to live webinar to follow along and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-online-resources-10-23-19.pdfVendor File Advisory No. 1
… DBA is entered, the vendor may not pass the IRS TIN match and therefore, may not be registered on the Statewide Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/1-regarding-doing-business-dbaXII.4.E Electronic Invoicing – XII. Expenditures
… refer to Chapter X, Section 4.A - Vendor Classifications of this Guide for guidance related to vendor classifications … to submit invoices to those agencies as usual. The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to online agencies … method is designed for vendors that submit a small number of invoices per month. Vendors will enter the eSupplier …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4e-electronic-invoicingXIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Corporate Travel Card Changes (AC 3256-S) If any of the above forms were used to create an expense report, the forms … forms listed under the Overview and Policies heading above and the PeopleSoft Charge Continuation (AC 3254-S) . Upon request from OSC, bulkload agency must provide the above documents to support the travel expenses. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chaper-xiii/xiii4-overviewDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ probation. … of their entitled resources. This sentence, requiring full restitution and five years' probation, highlights the … LaBarr a 58yearold Binghamton woman was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32000 and serve five years probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… over $230,000 from an elderly victim. “Forcing an elderly man to live in squalor in order to take advantage of him and … that the defendants allegedly made more than $230,000 in cash withdrawals from the victim’s accounts. In addition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerTransferring or Terminating Your Membership
… is covered by the other retirement system; You are on the payroll in a job that is covered by NYSLRS; and You submit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… permissible investment options. Oneida County – Court and Trust The county commissioner of finance generally … appropriate records and properly reported court and trust funds. The records maintained by the county clerk and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsXII.5.E Processing Vouchers Against a Purchase Order – XII. Expenditures
… in the Invoice Lines and Distribution Lines sections. For example, Business Units can: Copy purchasing information from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5e-processing-vouchers-against-purchase-order