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DiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) could … that caseworkers contacted children in foster care within the first 30 days of their placement and lacked documentation … The state Office of Children and Family Services could not show that caseworkers contacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… New York’s Health Department (DOH) and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and the … New Yorks Health Department DOH and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2014
… Approved a $9.7 million contract with ALAC Contracting Corp. for bridge rehabilitation at Patchogue Road over the … agreement with the New York State Urban Development Corp. to operate and maintain the Buffalo Harbor State Park. … of Temporary and Disability Assistance grant to Círculo De La Hispanidad. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds Approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2014Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety … transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus … To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring school districts compliance with safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesOpinion 99-13
… structure is unheated and seasonal) -- Rates (requirements for building permit fees) TOWN LAW, §§130(1), 138, 261; … of applicants may be established and different fees fixed for each such class, if the town has a rational basis for such distinctions. A higher town building permit fee for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Application Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52)
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52.pdfWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … However, the biggest contributor to your pension plan is the New York State Common Retirement Fund . Over the past … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planFinal Average Earnings
… Highest 3 Years A new law improves the pension benefits of NYSLRS Tier 6 members. When you retire, your final average earnings (FAE) will be based on the average of your three highest consecutive years of earnings, the same as other members. These improvements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsDirect Deposit Program
… Not using direct deposit yet? Don’t wait to receive a check in the mail—direct deposit is fast, convenient and secure. Sign up for direct deposit now and get your money sooner. Keep Your … Sign up for the NYSLRS direct deposit program to receive your retirement benefits right in your bank account no more waiting for a check in the mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
… of New York (Authority) effectively monitored contractors and sub-contractors on its projects to ensure they paid … Public Work. However, although Authority project managers and field representatives performed site visits for … documentation that detailed the Investigator’s work and helped officials to determine if the services provided, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Security and Effectiveness of Department of Criminal Justice Services' … core systems were secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of … We found that ITS did not have established policies and procedures for backup of key Division systems. Also, ITS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followTown of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the oversight and management of the Town’s financial operations for the … The Town of Barrington is located in Yates County and has a population of approximately 1,700. The Town is … The Board hired an accounting firm to perform bookkeeping and payroll duties without a written contract or proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… support, which includes a disaster recovery plan template, a key component of an IT contingency plan. Although the district paid for a … suffer a disruption to operations. Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of capital project resources for the period July 1, 2010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Contract Advisory No. 3
… generate an amendment transaction (sequence 1 and higher) in the Statewide Financial System, the agency must complete … as this will cause the Begin Date on the Contract Header in Purchasing to be overwritten. Since changes to the Begin … the SFS, the renewal date must be provided by the agency in the Renewal/Amendment Beginning Date (“RAB Date”) field on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemContact Update Online Help
… Site Once you've logged into the system, the Welcome to Online Services Dashboard is displayed. Under the Online Services Applications section, click on the Office of … Online help for maintaining contact info for State agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-update/online-helpAbout Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… session, the State of the State message delivered by Gov. Kathy Hochul set forth her agenda. State government is here to work for the people of this state and make life … housing crisis, fighting back on crime, and investing in high quality health care, education, and infrastructure, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressYour Pension Pay Stub
… you valuable insight into your monthly pension payment and deduction amounts. Throughout the year, you’ll be able to track year-to-date totals for your pension and any deductions made for health insurance, union dues, tax … you’ve received beginning with your January 2023 payment and going forward. If you haven’t signed up yet, learn more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/your-pension-pay-stubState Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… RGRTA, which provides public transportation services in Rochester and several surrounding counties, has had a … March 31, 2014, RGRTA distributed a total of $1.8 million in bonuses. The incentive program directed $1 million (or 57 … were not linked to specific work they performed. In fact, auditors found that more than 90 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-program