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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data. … transporting data offsite). The policy should also address how the organization will periodically verify that the data has been backed up and how it will test its ability to restore backup data. Back Up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local … accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is another instance … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between … The five employees are athletic coaches, professors or administrative staff whose travel consisted primarily of team travel, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic recovery. The state is … higher than the same period last year. State Operating Funds spending through May totaled $17.1 billion, which was … and general state charges. Spending from State Operating Funds was $1.1 billion lower than projected. As of May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… limit on surplus fund balance by not using $3.7 million in appropriated fund balance as a financing source, improperly booking $3.6 million in encumbrances and improperly reserving $7.7 million for … by $13.4 million based on past settlement rates. In addition, the District does not have a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… regulations issued by the Department. The Department is the State agency responsible for enforcing compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversDisposition of Farm Assets
… At the time of closure, the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, … and livestock on hand at the time of the farm closures in 2009, we did identify more than 3,300 farm equipment items … generated almost $570,000 of one-time revenues for the State. The Department has also leased a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 … competitively priced and will provide them with options in times of volatile fossil fuel prices. This commitment to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with estimated assets of $178.3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of their inability to submit a change to the Direct Deposit … note, this disruption will occur after the completion of the confirm of the specials payroll cycle every week. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… Policy References: To enable the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to carry out its fiscal responsibility under Article 2, … and other assets. Improper transactions must be reported to OSC as soon as they are identified. It is not appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… timely. The board also did not conduct an annual audit of the secretary-treasurer’s financial records. In addition, … the training between 185 and 1,138 days late. City of Long Beach – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (Nassau County) Of the 500 applicable physical accessibility components …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits-0Contract Advisory No. 16
… Services Contractors Annual Employment Reports Due May 15th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… looking to meet their MWBE participation goal. Apply Online on the Empire State Development website. Do Business with New York State New York State offers many online resources to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation. … Interface (NPAY502) using Earnings Code JUR in the amount of $72/day (or the amount an employee would have received if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationOpinion 89-65
… Interest (contract by town with town attorney's law firm for additional legal services) TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), 27(1); … attorney would have a prohibited interest in a contract for additional legal services between the town and his or her … which has established the office of town attorney to fix a salary for that office. Town Law, §27(1) states that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Town of Palatine – Town Clerk/Tax Collector and Financial Management (2017M-101)
… the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained adequate records and deposited collections intact and timely and whether the Board adequately managed the Town’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-palatine-town-clerktax-collector-and-financial-management-2017m-101New Hope Fire Department – Board Oversight (2017M-298)
… adequate oversight of the financial activities of the New Hope Fire Department for the period January 1, 2016 through November 1, 2017. Background The New Hope Fire Department is affiliated with the Three Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/04/13/new-hope-fire-department-board-oversight-2017m-298Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively … 1, 2013 through November 8, 2017. Background The Village of Dansville is located in the Town of North Dansville in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273Village of Waterville – Payroll and Time and Attendance Records (2017M-281)
Village of Waterville Payroll and Time and Attendance Records 2017M281
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-waterville-payroll-and-time-and-attendance-records-2017m-281Broome County – Financial Condition (2017M-187)
Broome County Financial Condition 2017M187
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/08/broome-county-financial-condition-2017m-187