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Area #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… IT policies define the Board’s expectations for appropriate user … current industry standards for password security, and define any requirements related to, for example, password … or accessing your information resources. It should define the devices covered (e.g., local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… remain uncashed for one year after issuance, the State is required to attempt to notify the payee: by first class … over to the Abandoned Property Fund unless the check is cashed, or a claim is made to the issuing agency for a replacement check. First …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… reportable incidents involving persons receiving services in State facilities or provider agencies. The Center … the State Comptroller with case-specific information in substantiated cases. Consequently, we were unable to … more than 70 percent of the individual incidents reported in the VPCR database, including any cases where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationXIV.15 Updating Agency Contacts – XIV. Special Procedures
… and verifying contact information bi-annually to ensure it is accurate. Process and Document Preparation: VERIFYING … INFORMATION Agencies must verify contact information is up-to-date and accurate on a bi-annual basis. Agencies … on topic and required frequency as noted. Each agency is required to maintain one contact per topic. One contact is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv15/xiv15-updating-agency-contactsStreet Construction-Related Permits
… with other entities planning to perform work at the same site to ensure minimal disruptions. The audit covered the … DOT’s Bureau of Permit Management and Construction Control is responsible for overseeing all construction-related permitting. The Bureau is comprised of two offices. The Office of Permit Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… yourself with the different roles and responsibilities in the audit process. Understanding the different roles Each … Auditor – Performs risk assessments and helps the board in developing internal controls to reduce financial risk. … spouse (or spouse equivalent) dependent (related or not) In addition, you must use good judgment by not appointing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2117
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, … for any reason, whose direct deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a check exchange, and who … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2117-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-344
… identified below: New York City Brooklyn Entire Borough Bronx Entire Borough Queens Entire Borough Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-344-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsArrochar Meats, Inc.
… Meats is a food catering business located in Staten Island, New York, that regularly provides food to the New … vendors from which to purchase items such as fuel during times of disaster. Ensure Burke Heat is aware that the outstanding balance associated with the “NY National Guard” account (i.e., Arrochar Meats) is not an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center … To determine whether the Department of Health is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-534
… and PAF must be provided to OSC with the transaction. A roster, in Excel format, including the Lump Sum Merit Award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-534-lump-sum-merit-awards-non-managerial-classified-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 322
… For agencies paid on a lag basis, the submission deadline is generally the last day of the payroll period (Wednesday). … agencies paid on a current basis, the submission deadline is generally the last day (Wednesday) of the previous payroll … 402-4168 or (518) 473-7426 to report the problem. Attached is the Schedule for Agency Payroll Submission and Report and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/322-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesCanisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Claims Auditing (2025M-84)
… District (District) Board of Education’s (Board) appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – June 5, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing … District District Board of Educations Board appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/31/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2025m-84Caledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… bylaws and seven-member Board. The Board is responsible for managing the Department’s financial activities. The Treasurer is responsible for maintaining custody of, disbursing, depositing and accounting for the Department’s financial activities and preparing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the transportation supervisor did not update fuel prices in the system and the bills were calculated based on the outdated prices resulting in billing errors totaling $9,176. Officials also did not … gaps. However, the district incurred operating surpluses in all five years auditors reviewed. Appropriating fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 621
… Deduction Code 433. For Effective Date, enter the first day of the pay period for the check date the deduction is to … The effective date and end date inserted must be the first day of the next pay period available to stop the deduction. … the Department of Labor, insert a new row using the first day of the next pay period as the effective date. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/621-involuntary-deductions-unemployment-insurance-owedAre You Vested? And What It Means
… requirements established by your retirement plan. Vesting is automatic; you do not have to fill out any paperwork to … than seven years prior to April 9, 2022, your membership is considered withdrawn and terminated. You would need to … from payroll before the effective date of retirement. This is required by Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-meansOpinion 88-62
… of surface or ground water quality standards, gas migration, odors, and vectors (6 NYCRR 360.8[a][21]). … 35.00; see also 1979 Opns St Comp, No. 79-42, p 7). As to whether landfill fees may be paid into a capital … 80-272, p 73; 1977 Opns St Comp No. 77-817, unreported, 7 Opns St Comp, 1951, p 6). Accordingly, in our opinion, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62State Agencies Bulletin No. 2325
… Rate (excluding Additional Pay Earnings) End Date: Leave blank unless a date already exists that must carry forward … remain on an existing row (if updating) Goal Amount: Leave blank Goal Balance: Leave blank Premium Overtime (Earnings Code PRO) Earnings Code: PRO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2325-april-2025-increases-premium-overtime-administrative-maintenance-payMore About This Retirement Plan – Forest Rangers Plan
… covered by the Forest Rangers Retirement Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These … State of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This publication provides a general … of membership benefits, rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/more-about-retirement-plan