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DiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared … incidents that cause an immediate and unforeseen surge in need for maritime transportation) — were last updated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersCity of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
… Background The City of Yonkers is the fourth largest city in New York State, with a population of more than 200,000. … or restore critical operations as quickly as possible in the event of a disaster. The plan should be distributed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Town of Geneseo – Information Technology and Multiyear Planning (2017M-84)
… March 24, 2017. Background The Town of Geneseo is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately … capital plan. The Town accumulated excessive fund balance in multiple funds. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT … and develop a plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits Town residents. … Town of Geneseo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-geneseo-information-technology-and-multiyear-planning-2017m-84Tonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… Background The Tonawanda Housing Authority is located in the City of Tonawanda in Erie County and provides low-rent housing for qualified … use. Key Recommendations Provide appropriate information, in a complete and accurate manner, to the Board. Develop, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyOpinion 89-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … LAW -- Gifts and Loans (drainage improvement on private property) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement (drainage … 1039, 160 NY 691). The reasoning behind this is that the real consideration which each party receives under a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
To determine if the Office of Information Technology Services is adequately monitoring information technology services procured from consultants and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… … Special 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 384 384d and 384e Applying for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… steps to reduce city-funded spending by as much as 15% in response to substantial budget gaps fueled by escalating costs in the years ahead. However, the city’s ability to cut … fiscal and operational challenges. The city is limited in where it can make adjustments, and all stakeholders will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesOverview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s-9.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s9-response.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (2023-S-5)
To determine whether the Metro-North Railroad performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects; and whether it tested and updated the plans and inspected/maintained the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s5.pdfGeneseo Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-172)
… ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings District officials did not: Follow … Key Recommendations Enforce the online banking policy and develop procedures to adequately segregate online banking … for online banking transactions. Ensure that officials and employees receive adequate IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/geneseo-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-172XI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Assessing the need for equipment and software maintenance contracts; Determining price reasonableness for those contracts; and Essential language for equipment and software maintenance contracts. Prior to obtaining equipment or software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsOpinion 96-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (exemption from when … the fees imposed by section 8022 (b) of the CPLR. This is in reply to your correspondence requesting an opinion on the … the word "fee" should be given its commonly understood meaning (2 Opns St Comp, 1946, p 290; see also People v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … The district did not have proper procedures or a faculty auditor. Collections totaling $5,767 were not recorded in the … documents or they lacked key information. Oswego City School District – Separation Payments (Oswego County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsVillage of Ilion – Information Technology (2015M-34)
… and computer resources and the Water Department’s system for the period January 1 through October 31, 2014. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total approximately $13.6 … The Village’s disaster recovery plan did not provide for sufficiently frequent backup of critical data and did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/31/village-ilion-information-technology-2015m-34Irvington Union Free School District – Information Technology (2016M-266)
… The Irvington Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Greenburgh and Tarrytown and the Village of Irvington in Westchester County. The District, which operates four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/irvington-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2016m-266Applying for Benefits – Career Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … of the State Comptroller within specific time limits. For a form to be considered as “filed with the Comptroller,” … mailed. To meet a filing deadline (such as an application for retirement benefits or an option election form), you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – New Career Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file … help, you can call or write us, or make an appointment to speak with an Information Representative at one of our … applications and other documents are required by law to be filed with the Office of the State Comptroller within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/applying-benefits