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Town of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
… have not: Established appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard IT resources. Implemented strong access controls … Formalized a contract describing specific services to be provided by the Town’s third-party IT vendor. In … sensitive IT control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… properly managed. Officials did not establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. … unneeded accounts in a timely manner. Establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… controls over the Department’s cash disbursements process for the period June 1, 2013 through January 31, 2015. … the Board of Fire Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $230,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mNorth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member Board. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overState Agencies Bulletin No. 1248
… . Questions regarding this Bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1248-new-deduction-code-552-pbanys-standard-insState Agencies Bulletin No. 1070
… . Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction Mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1070-new-deduction-code-548-omce-special-benefitsPayServ
… Worksheet - Institution Anniversary Date Calculator NS to Grade Adjusted Anniversary Date Calculator Teacher Days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/job-aids/payservOpinion 90-3
… Property Tax Law, the determination of the full valuations for purposes of Tax Law, §1262(d) should be made by dividing … village should be computed by dividing the assessed value for county purposes of the property in the village as listed … roll by the county equalization rate established for that roll. 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-833, unreported, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) The district has overestimated appropriations for payroll, health insurance, retirement, debt and utilities … that funded recurring expenditures with recurring revenues for the general fund for 2012-13, 2013-14 or 2014-15 fiscal years. Furthermore, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 89-63
… (exemption from court fees) PUBLIC HOUSING LAW, §52(1): A municipal housing authority is exempt from the payment of … official capacity. There is no statutory definition of the word "fee" for purposes of section 52 (see Public Housing … which would cause us now to reach a contrary conclusion with respect to court filing fees. Therefore, it is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 89-13
… (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … equipment from another municipality of this State at an auction pursuant to the exception contained in General … of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Opinion 91-61
… in the opinion. FEES -- Bail Moneys (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration service plan) BAIL MONEYS -- Fees (1% fee to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration service plan) … Municipal Law, §99-m, which is to be used to fund an approved county alternatives to incarceration service plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced that Alayne … “My thanks to Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for their partnership with my … the pension fund was protected, restitution was paid and justice was served.” “The loss of a loved one is always a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is provided for intergovernmental agreements subject to OSC review and … applicable to that agency. See XI.2.A Thresholds for additional information. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN STATE AGENCIES … applicable to the state agency. The procurement record for intergovernmental agreements must include a justification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsVirtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… The Department of Financial Services (DFS) is New York State’s financial services regulator, and its head, the … to financial institutions licensed to operate in the State. The Superintendent has the authority to conduct … engage in virtual currency business activities in New York State, except those chartered under New York Banking Law or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-followControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
… 612 quarterly reports showed service charges for 60 were $100 or less, eight were from $100 to $500, eight were from $500 to $1,000, and six exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/19/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-depositsAssertive Community Treatment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (Office) is … overseeing the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program to ensure that ACT provider teams are complying with … To determine whether the Office of Mental Health Office is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature. MTA’s New York City Transit (Transit) … ERUs must have a minimum of 48 hours of recording memory capacity. As of December 31, 2020, the average weekday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax ( 2018-S-28 ). About the Program Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) is paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY – the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State … by creating green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for clean energy and energy-efficient products and services. … office space in the Capital Region. OGS is responsible for 19 buildings and two campuses. Of the 19 buildings, 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-follow