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Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels
… was complying with requirements to maintain its systems at vendor-supported levels. The audit covered the period … includes requirements for ensuring systems are maintained at vendor-supported levels (i.e., systems continue to be … determined that, generally, RGRTA maintained its systems at vendor-supported levels. However, we did identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levelsMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units
… largest public transportation agency in North America and one of the largest in the world, with 472 subway stations … ERU models. Designate personnel within each maintenance shop to perform data entry so the RSMIS for the maintenance … sending and repairing the ERU at the Central Electronics Shop. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/18/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-unitsComptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
… Signed into law on December 20, 2019 as Chapter 710 of the Laws of 2019 – A.7476 (Magnarelli) / S.5445 (Skoufis) – Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by … Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcs-0Town of Queensbury - Information Technology (2018M-224)
… use policy, or developed a formal disaster recovery plan. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Key Recommendations Implement strong access controls, in part, by removing or disabling unnecessary local user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-information-technology-2018m-224Comptroller DiNapoli and Senator Peralta Pen Op-Ed on NYS Dream Act
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and state Senator Jose Peralta co-authored an op-ed on the NYS DREAM Act. If passed, the bill would extend the state’s … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and state Senator Jose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-and-senator-peralta-pen-op-ed-nys-dream-actUtica City School District - Payroll (2018M-175)
… We reviewed payroll payments totaling $4.7 million to 151 employees and found almost $418,000 in payments (9 … For example, the Board did not authorize salaries paid to six individuals totaling $347,368 and paid $11,690 to an employee who worked offsite without certainty as to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/utica-city-school-district-payroll-2018m-175Village of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
Determine whether the Village ClerkTreasurer properly managed cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… metrics), which serve as a means for ITS to accurately monitor contractor deliverables. In addition to the … for the International Business Machines (IBM) Service Desk contract as compared to the others in our sample that … required under the contract and that was necessary to monitor contract deliverables. Furthermore, one year after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingEmerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
… assist in consistent screening, monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the program, independent of asset class considerations. The Fund’s Emerging Manager … professionals Firm’s principals have years of experience working in the strategy and with each other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1595.1
… 2017 and that the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on April 22, 2019 . Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for … the funds will be escheated and sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds on April 22, 2019 . Questions Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/15951-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksElevator Safety
… that are subject to the New York City Administrative Code, Building Code, and the Rules of the City of New York. DOB is … elevators are tested, and monitors the results. The Building Code requires elevators under DOB’s jurisdiction to … inspectors and tests are performed by inspectors hired by building owners. DOB has authorized the New York City Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1707
… Affected Employees Employees who have records in PayServ and meet the following criteria may be effected: Status: … the following exceptions: Legislature (04XXX) DMNA (01071 and 01072) Civil Service Test Monitors (08060) Unified Court System Proctors (05007 and 05017) Background In an effort to clean up payroll data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1707-automatic-system-termination-employees-inactive-more-one-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1673
… Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money handed over to OUF and submit a claim to recover these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1673-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksSuffolk County Community College - Information Technology (2018M-130)
… adequately safeguarded the College website, financial and student information system and online banking from … administrative permissions and 131 financial and student information system user accounts with questionable … officials adequately safeguarded the website financial student information system and online banking from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/11/30/suffolk-county-community-college-information-technology-2018m-130DiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… services including long-term nursing services, home health aide services, physical therapy, social work and nutrition … CHHA, which received $4,202 for 56 days of services. The first CHHA should only have received a pro-rated payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careOpinion 88-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for designation in towns) LOCAL LAWS -- Official newspaper (designation by … §64(11): A publication must be a "newspaper" as defined in General Construction Law, §60 and must satisfy the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28DiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… Plan (NYSHIP) failed to turn over nearly $1.5 million in rebates to the state over a four-year period, according to … Express Scripts Holding Company took over those duties in 2012. DiNapoli’s auditors found that on a quarterly basis, … Scripts invoiced drug manufacturers for rebates and, in accordance with its subcontract with United, made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.72 billion, up $139 million … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 88 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… to the office and the number of international travelers is nearing pre-pandemic levels, although parts of the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in … compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth has slowed from its recent inflation-fueled … including lower gas prices and moderating inflation. Sales tax collections typically fluctuate month to month, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-year