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Responsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… Some local governments and schools use an IT vendor for assistance in establishing, conducting and monitoring IT … governing boards fulfill their oversight responsibilities is by asking questions related to controls over IT systems … could be very expensive. It is understandable that someone with little or no IT knowledge might be apprehensive about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were unable to readily determine the complete financial history and position of individual projects or determine the … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York (United) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… auditing responsibilities. When a claims auditing official is appointed, the governing board generally no longer … auditor’s responsibilities, as long as such guidance is consistent with legal requirements. In order to keep the … of duties, the claims auditor should be someone who is independent of both the purchasing and treasury (check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… 2015 to June 30, 2018. About the Program Every year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers suffer an injury or occupational illness … and are required to buy insurance against the cost of occupational injury and illness by using a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD): Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up) (2022-F-3) HPD officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsXIII.2.B Expense Report Submission – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… event or (ii) the date the qualified non-travel expense is incurred. It should detail all expenses incurred for the … must be submitted for all expenses whether the employee is receiving reimbursement, receiving no reimbursement, or … expenses incurred or expenses for which the employee is entitled through collective bargaining agreements. There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2b-expense-report-submissionXI.7.C Deferred Payment Arrangements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… written agreement between a debtor and a state agency, an agent of the state agency, or the State Attorney General's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi7c-deferred-payment-arrangementsXV.4.A Reconciling Prior Fiscal Year Credit Card Charges – XV. End of Year
… For current End of Fiscal Year (FYE) deadlines and notices, please visit the Calendar . Business Units must … all credit card charges incurred prior to April 1 of the previous fiscal year. When charges are not properly … For current End of Fiscal Year FYE deadlines and notices please visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv4a-reconciling-prior-fiscal-year-credit-card-chargesWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… Not all items considered taxable by the IRS constitute salary as defined by the Retirement and Social Security Law. The following payments should not be reported to us on the … through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportOperational Advisory No. 32
… 2020, guidance has also been updated regarding new Vendor ID’s, the proper use of the Vendor ID and required supporting documentation including related … submitted online or through a bulkload file. Supplier ID/Vendor ID and Documentation The same vendor ID that was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar For First Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City, and their major public … or reofferings as follows: $1.73 billion scheduled for January, of which $1.59 billion is new money and $140 … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state New York City and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Protection Agency (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water … areas that may need attention, particularly large volumes of unaccounted-for water. Calculate unaccounted-for water … and quantify all water sources to calculate the number of gallons produced by your municipal water system annually. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemCincinnatus Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-77)
… These assets included items such as computers, cameras and night vision goggles. Adopt: A required code of ethics policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/cincinnatus-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-77Operational Advisory No. 22
… EE1 Procure to Pay Changes Summary Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller – Office of Operations is pleased to announce SFS is now available for … upgrade in functionality. The following summarizes some of the benefits and efficiencies in P2P operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/22-ee1-procure-pay-changes-summaryBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… balance when you retire will permanently reduce your pension. You cannot pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your pension reduction will be based on your age, the loan balance … changes annually. At Age Outstanding Loan Balance Annual Pension Reduction 45 $5,000 $232 $10,000 $464 55 $5,000 $279 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-187
… To explain OSC and agency procedures related to the Factor Change. Affected Employees SUNY employees in salary Grade 890 … Additional Pay and certain miscellaneous earnings will change from the Leap Year factor to the Non-Leap Year factor … insert a row on the Job Data record effective 9/01/12 to change the salary calculation on Job Data to a non-leap year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-187-factor-change-fiscal-year-2012-13-suny-cal-and-cyfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-241
… To explain OSC and agency procedures related to the Factor Change. Affected Employees SUNY employees in salary Grade 980 … Additional Pay and certain miscellaneous earnings will change from the Leap Year factor to the Non-Leap Year factor … insert a row on the Job Data record effective 9/01/16 to change the salary calculation on Job Data to a non-leap year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-241-factor-change-fiscal-year-2016-17-suny-cal-and-cyfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1460
… Purpose To explain OSC and agency procedures related to the Factor Change. … dated 4/20/2016, Pay Period 1C and 5/4/2016, Pay Period 1L OSC Actions Job Data After payroll processing is completed for Pay Period 1, OSC will insert a row on the Job Data record effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1460-factor-change-fiscal-year-2016-17Cost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… districts, employees have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among other things, the … retiree dies. required to contribute to the health insurance coverage costs. offered subsidized health insurance costs by allowing the retiree to buy coverage at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retirees