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Cyber Incident Response Team
… threats, fires, and other emergencies. CIRT was created in 2017 to provide cybersecurity support to more than 2,800 … and plan for entities that may benefit from their services in a more targeted manner. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/12/cyber-incident-response-teamState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… The board also inappropriately used town funds to pay at least $8,000 for fundraising activities. Auditors … $67,000 in additional expenses because they were unable to comply with certain grant funding requirements. In … and project scope changes added an additional $220,000 to the WWTP project costs. The initial project completion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Saturday (10/12) on the the importance of the NY ABLE … with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 64 living in New York as of 2022. Many of these individuals depend on a … with disabilities are generally limited to $2,000 in assets. The NY ABLE program accounts allow eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… is an environment that demands CCTVs and other devices get inspected and maintained regularly. When security equipment fails it can have severe consequences.” MTA has taken steps to secure … 14% had no maintenance scheduled as they should have. They also found that Transit had no documentation to show that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… a corporate culture that embraces equity and inclusion. Many companies are taking meaningful steps towards achieving … not just in a given year, but over time, by comparing how representation of Black women, for example, has changed … to promote diversity on boards, and engagement successes have added 29 diverse members to boards of directors. Racial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could … OASAS has not tried to improve the accuracy of its wait list data for certified substance use disorder programs. As a … needed information to OASAS for its central waiting list directory or are sending inaccurate information. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… The Nourish New York program (Nourish NY) was created to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food … P. DiNapoli found the agencies jointly managing Nourish NY may have limited the program's ability to fund certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … without jeopardizing their eligibility for many important disability-related benefits. I want to thank County Executive Molinaro for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Financial Services … and distributed Fee revenue. However, the Department could better ensure that all Fees are remitted by the insurance … companies. Division employees visit grantees to monitor how they are using funds, but do not review documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeStay Informed – Career Plan
… or in the event of disability or death. Use these tips to help you understand your benefits and stay informed. … contact information, view and update beneficiaries, and apply for a loan. Review your Member Annual Statement … and 6 members covered by Article 11 Sections 375h and 375i How to Stay Informed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/stay-informedNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… subway maintenance will be funded after state and City funds are exhausted. After the completion of Phase 1, … would be funded. The MTA is contributing 43 percent of the funds for the 2015-2019 capital program, a much larger share … capital program, but there is uncertainty regarding these funds. For example, the President has proposed eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesStay Informed – Police and Fire Plan
… part of a solid financial plan. They can help you and your beneficiaries achieve financial security in retirement or in … be able to use Retirement Online instead of mailing forms or calling NYSLRS. Members can view benefit … website frequently to learn about your benefits, download forms , read informative booklets and brochures , and get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/stay-informedDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by … collections have dropped statewide year-over-year. From April 2020 through March 2021, statewide local collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021Publications
… these publications in your preferred language by using the Google Translate link at the top of the page. Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publicationsXII.6.U Payments Pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements – XII. Expenditures
… This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers for payments pursuant to Awards and Non-Judicial Settlement Agreements. Note: These … procedures take effect June 17, 2013 and are retroactive to April 1, 2013 for purposes of classifying expenditures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6u-payments-pursuant-awards-and-non-judicial-settlement-agreementsDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure … rates decline, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While DOH … data warehouse to monitor and track perinatal outcomes by race, ethnicity and insurance status to improve maternal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… in policies. Some local governments and schools use an IT vendor for assistance in establishing, conducting and … to the CEO, IT manager, department head(s) or an IT vendor. Asking the right questions is not only an effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Bayport Fire District , Town of Cameron , Town of Enfield … were not aware of the policy and there is no record of the board adopting the policy. District officials and the … for professional services and did not obtain the proper number of quotes for purchases subject to town policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Member & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Make Sure You Receive Your 1099-R and Annual Statement Schedule a Change of Address with Retirement Online Go Paperless With … Working for a Public Employer While Receiving a NYSLRS Pension Benefit Retirees COLA is Coming at the End of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024DiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… of destroyed servers, the cost to upgrade user security software, the purchase of firewall insurance and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authorities