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Opinion 92-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Area #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… administrator should configure firewall rules to allow only those communication types that are needed for system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionFuel and Services
… prices, and received the quality and quantity of goods and services it procured during its response to Superstorm Sandy. … the reasonableness of prices paid for the procurement of services from the ten vendors in our examination, (ii) the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/30/fuel-and-servicesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… capital program will impact services. The presentation of the July plan makes clear that hundreds of millions of dollars in operational risks have been created by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planSecurity Over Critical Systems
… is sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data. The audit … DSS) and must complete a self-assessment of its compliance with these standards because it accepts credit card payments … is sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2024 preliminary budget proposal: “The plan … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement on New York Citys fiscal year FY 2024 preliminary budget proposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budgetDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted … for days that she was never entitled to. She was employed as village clerk from 2005 to 2019. Pierce was arraigned … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… DiNapoli released the following statement in response to Amazon’s disclosure of vote results from its annual meeting … diversity, equity and inclusion won support from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time … it is addressing racial justice and equity, just as other major corporations have done.” About the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonDiNapoli Releases Recommendations From Decarbonization Advisory Panel
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today released the report from the Decarbonization Advisory Panel
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-releases-recommendations-decarbonization-advisory-panelOpinion 88-27
… disabled fireman with the municipality being liable only for any difference between his regular wages or salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27Opinion 88-5
Concerning a town board resolution establishing a personnel policy of providing health insurance at town expense to retired employees with at least five years of town service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… was slightly less profitable in 2014, it added 2,300 jobs in New York City , the first year the industry has added jobs since 2011. "The cost of legal settlements related to … increased by 1.4 percent to 167,800 workers, adding 2,300 jobs in 2014. While the industry is still 11 percent smaller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014Village of Scottsville - Financial Management (2018M-75)
… and information technology (IT) policies. Enforce aspects of the adopted online banking, procurement and cash receipts … are enforced. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims before authorizing payment to ensure that they are … Village of Scottsville Financial Management 2018M75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-scottsville-financial-management-2018m-75Bath Central School District - Online Banking (2018M-79)
… Objective Determine whether District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings Officials lacked adequate bank agreements for online banking transactions. The Board did not adopt an online banking policy and officials did not develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/bath-central-school-district-online-banking-2018m-79Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-22)
… did not: Provide cybersecurity awareness training to all employees. Disable or remove unnecessary user accounts … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Provide employees with … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/oyster-bay-east-norwich-central-school-district-information-technologyOperational Advisory No. 26
… : Updating Agency Contact Information Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO): Chapter XIV.15 – Updating … audit and operational purposes. The OOO requires agencies to keep the OSC Online Contact System current by updating … change and verifying contact information every six months to ensure it is accurate. It is important for agency contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/26-updating-agency-contactsOpinion 88-28
… its principal office in, and which is entered as second class mail matter in the post office of a city within the … its principal office in, and which is entered as second class matter in a hamlet outside the town; and (3) a weekly … political or civil subdivision of the state or for the making of claim for compensation under the foregoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28Opinion 90-9
… added). We are aware of no authority in the Village Law for a village board of trustees, by resolution, to limit the … balance of an appropriation, from the appropriation for contingencies, from unappropriated cash surplus or … powers, duties and functions as it shall deem necessary for effectuating or administering the board of trustees' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 89-47
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … of the fire district must consent, in writing, to any addition under section 172-d. Once the town board has … Section 181 makes no provision for the allocation of any costs, including those for debt service, between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-47Opinion 89-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of ethics must include provisions relative to private employment in conflict with official duties (General … Law, §806[1]). Also, we note that the courts of this State have held public officials to a high standard of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60