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The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… pain of the pandemic is a dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported in New York State during 2020, … credit cards, bank accounts, business or personal loans, government benefits or other types of transactions, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When you get a hot meal at a homeless shelter, it should not come with a health warning," DiNapoli … were fully tested for calendar year 2017. In fact, shelter providers were not able to provide any TB testing … and procedures; Ensure that food service workers remain current with TB testing requirements; Require shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… A well-informed workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments … confidentiality of student, teacher or principal PII, and how employees can comply with those laws. There have been … training should explain the proper rules of behavior for using your IT systems and data and communicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessIII.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… Finance Law 179-f effective April 1, 2017 require the payment of prompt payment interest to certain small businesses on invoices not … government and identifies that it is seeking expedited payment as a small business. This section details the … State Finance Law 179f effective April 1 2017 require the payment of prompt payment interest to certain small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action … the state are facing staff shortages and funding issues in their effort to ensure these services are available. The … services and identify sustainable, effective solutions.” In New York state, EMS are provided by an assortment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… a report examining demographic, economic and quality of living trends in 10 rural counties in New York state. Most of the counties had population losses, aging residents, a … counties, the median age increased from 43 to 45.8, or 6.5%. From 2012 to 2022 New York’s labor force grew by 14,390 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… more guidance and more resources from state policymakers. I urge the State Education Department to re-engage the NYS … The requirements outlined in the law and regulations do not apply to private schools. For the audit released … critical position. They also did not include specifics on how they would collaborate with state and local law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any … the vendor to disclose such information if it’s important to your review. Use our online research tools and resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationErie Community College – Board Oversight and Management of College Resources (2015M-212)
… students, is governed by a Board of Trustees with nine appointed members and one elected student trustee. … million. Key Findings The College entered into agreements with two closely affiliated but legally independent … officials maintain a separate and distinct relationship with the ASC and the Foundation at all times to ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2016/01/13/erie-community-college-board-oversight-and-management-college-resourcesNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… Mothers in NYC Continue to Face High Unemployment Rate as Nation’s … to mitigate the spread of the virus. Nationally, mothers in the workforce experienced a larger increase in unemployment than fathers. While New York City saw a … placed an outsized strain on parents Nationally mothers in the workforce experienced a larger increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceDue Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2025* May 30, 2025 June 29, 2025 April 1, 2025 August 28, 2025 September 27, 2025 July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roaDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… mode; Mold growing in residents’ rooms at 8 shelters; Trash piled in a children’s play area at one shelter; Repairs … does not track the number of uncertified shelters, which can include hotel and motel rooms used by counties on an as needed basis. During 2014, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor (DOL) investigates labor … Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor DOL investigates labor law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycSafety at Stations
… capital projects include the repair and improvement of station security, station structural components and bridges, as well as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsOpinion 88-18
… in the opinion. TAXES -- Mortgage Tax (distribution to newly incorporated village) VILLAGES -- Incorporation (right to distribution of mortgage tax) TAX LAW, §261(3); VILLAGE … superseded to the extent inconsistent herewith. You ask how mortgage tax moneys distributed to your town pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-18Cost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management
… savings. Employee salaries and benefits, including pension benefits, are large expenses for New York's local … wages can significantly increase personal service 1 and pension costs. For example, 8 to 30 percent of wages paid to … legal counsel, as appropriate. AWS examples Five-day flex schedule: Regular start and end times, but allows for changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-overtime-planning-and-managementDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) … own measure may make subway performance appear better than it is in reality. DiNapoli's audit determined that … are waiting longer for the next train to arrive than the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: Many SUNY Campus Foundations Operating Without Contracts or Proper Oversight
… a significant amount of funding to the campuses for salaries and other forms of compensation, some in addition to state salaries. Auditors found neither foundations' payroll-related … million by UBF. Four of these individuals each received salaries exceeding $100,000 from both the University at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-many-suny-campus-foundations-operating-without-contracts-or-proper-oversightDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… 26%; Brooklyn, 50%; The Bronx, 60%; Queens, 70%; Staten Island, 75%. The consortium was also supposed to build five … monitoring of the conditions of the kiosks. In its response, DoITT accepted many of DiNapoli’s recommendations … and implement changes to improve it. The agency’s full response is provided in the audit. Audit LinkNYC Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-program