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Opinion 91-12
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Powers and Duties (retention of moneys derived … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §204-a: Moneys raised by a fire company through activities conducted under the authority of General Municipal Law, §204-a belong to the fire company to be used for the lawful purposes of the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … The different types of malware can capture keystrokes for login information, monitor and capture other data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… No. 1256 ) Effective April 2013, employee contribution rate is to be based on employees’ annual wage as required by … three (3) years of membership, employees’ contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from two years … When the query prompts for ‘Calendar Year,’ enter 2020. Charts within the ‘ Background ’ section above should be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic that likely exacerbated pre-existing achievement gaps, … special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic that likely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… regaining 50% of the jobs lost and surpassing financial plan expectations for state revenues by $5.2 billion through … in debt issuance is now planned through fiscal year 2026. This debt will quickly exceed the statutory cap, adding … of average daily disbursements. Third, carefully consider strategic infrastructure priorities. While New York has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… State Police Bulletin No SP217 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… to close budget gaps and how it can adjust to continued low ridership levels and shift service to meet changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new program that … Withholding agent Type of income OSC Actions: OSC will run a program after the last check of the calendar year has … with an effective date equal to the date the program is run, Switch the Form 8233 indicator from Yes to No, Remove …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality allowing employees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityElevator Safety
To determine whether elevator inspections and tests are done timely and properly by inspectors who have the proper credentials
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyControls Over Equipment
… assets include land, buildings, and equipment. As of June 30, 2017, H+H reported $8.4 billion in capital assets, of … According to FAM, these 18 items cost $144,828 and had a book value of $17,924 as of June 30, 2017. We also found … Social Services: Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters ( 2016-N-6 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentFinancial Condition and Outlook
… determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Background The State University of New York Health … Studies, School of Public Health, and the University Hospital of Brooklyn (Hospital). Downstate employs about … determine the financial condition of the State University Hospital of Brooklyn Hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… timely, taking an average of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. … were found to be in violation of the law, HPD settled cases for less – in some cases substantially less – than the minimum amount prescribed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… and detect incidents, TMC staff use video surveillance cameras and media broadcasts. DOT is also part of the Joint … utilizing 160 microwave sensors, 50 traffic video cameras, and 100 E-ZPass readers. The objectives of our initial audit, issued on September 30, 2020, were to determine whether DOT monitors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… rate for students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same program is about 90% – 15 percentage … did not provide adequate oversight of CTE programs offered through the secondary school system to ensure they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-382
… any personal services which include income earned while teaching, studying and training, independent personal … Services, Dependent Personal Services, Studying/Training, Teaching). Treaty ID – TIAS (may or may not have additional … the first check of the new calendar year. Please see the chart below Form 8233 Expiration Date – December 31, 2026 Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-382-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-taxCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… Improving your local government's receipt collection system may get … is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local government can possibly increase collections, … Use a Bank Having a bank process payments on behalf of your local government can reduce the amount of staff time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $168,000 to $225,000 in the highway fund. Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (Nassau … signed 615 checks totaling $4.8 million. Rockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (IT) … such as shopping, entertainment, online gambling and social media, on district computers although the district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… been issued. Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Online Banking Access (Ontario County) District officials did not ensure online banking access was limited to board-authorized users because no one reviewed online banking users’ access and permissions. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were issued. Town of Danby – Town Clerk (Tompkins County) Tax collections were missing and not deposited in an … the clerk’s records. Village of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (Delaware County) Auditors issued a report in January 2020 … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits