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Security Over Critical Information Systems (Follow-Up)
… risks associated with unauthorized access to these systems and their associated data. The audit covered the period … number of steps to secure its critical information systems and associated data, there was still a risk that unauthorized … process, adopting adequate information security policies and procedures, and improving certain technical controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/security-over-critical-information-systems-followCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… the Department of Health (Department) effectively oversaw and monitored efforts by Nursing Homes, Adult Care Facilities (ACFs), and Home Health Care (HHC) providers to adequately safeguard … checks on unlicensed employees of Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs, according to State requirements. However, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1704
… 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 79, 87, and 97 Effective Date(s) Institution Paychecks dated January … $50,000 - $54,999 $29.40 $55,000 - $59,999 $30.09 $60,000 and above $30.83 Note: The annual salary amounts above … part-time percentage. The deduction amount for hourly and per diem employees should have Dues (Code 475) deducted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1704-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 1672
… is not correct, agencies must send an email to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct address prior to … indicate “ Agency Return Address ” on the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID number(s) along … return address is printed on Employee Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for 2018. OSC Actions OSC will update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1672-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxCity of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… to determine whether City officials properly accounted for and monitored the Business Improvement District’s (BID) … County. The City has approximately 15,500 residents and is governed by an elected nine-member City Council. The … upon benefited properties for improvements, operation and maintenance costs and other services such as advertising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283State Agencies Bulletin No. 1432
… is not correct, agencies must send an e-mail to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct address prior to … indicate “ Agency Return Address ” on the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID number(s) along … return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2015. OSC Actions OSC will update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1432-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 761
… Purpose To explain the procedure for the annual review of employees who claim to be exempt from … 15, 2008, the agency must change the employee’s status to ‘Single 0’ on the Employee Tax Data Page – Federal Tax Data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/761-claiming-exempt-federal-andor-state-tax-withholdingImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… the Department review the improper payments we identified and recover overpayments as appropriate. We also recommended … help ensure managed care enrollment information is entered and update timely and to determine why certain fee-for-service claims were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1514
… is not correct, agencies must send an email to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct address prior to … indicate “ Agency Return Address ” on the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID number(s) along … return address is printed on Employee Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for 2016. OSC Actions OSC will update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1514-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2s-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 1274
… is not correct, agencies must send an e-mail to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct address prior to … indicate “ Agency Return Address ” on the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID number(s) along … return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2013. OSC Actions OSC will update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1274-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 1351
… is not correct, agencies must send an e-mail to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the correct address prior to … indicate “ Agency Return Address ” on the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID number(s) along … return address is printed on employee Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements for 2014. OSC Actions OSC will update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1351-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxMontauk Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-168)
… plans. The District has not developed long-term financial and capital plans. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds to fund one-time expenditures, fund needed reserves and reduce property taxes. Ensure that the District’s … balance that will not be used to fund operations. Create and adopt a formal plan that defines objectives for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/montauk-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-168Travel Advisory No. 3
… Guidance: This advisory is intended to notify agencies of updates to the OSC Travel Manual. The key updates are as … in travel status and are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses in accordance with this Travel Manual. … carrier for a refund. This must be done within one year of the purchase date of the ticket(s). Updates to the OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget … the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. Local Finance Law … of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/18/city-olean-budget-review-b1-14-1City of Ogdensburg - Payroll Processing – (2014M-207)
… The City of Ogdensburg is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 11,128. The City’s budgeted … an elected seven-member Common Council comprising a Mayor and six Councilors. Key Findings City officials did not … records, but does not review the individual employee names and respective pay amounts for accuracy. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207Divorce – New Career Plan
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are … distribution. “Equitable distribution” is the division of marital assets between spouses after the marriage has ended. This division must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) if we are to pay a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/divorceTravel Advisory No. 17
… employees at unique assignments such as COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites. In such circumstances, if the employee … with the OSC Travel Manual , the employee’s supervisor and the agency are responsible for ensuring its employees, particularly those assigned to COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites where meals are being provided, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/17-agency-provided-meals-state-employeesVillage of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 2,100 residents. The … by an elected five-member Board consisting of the Mayor and four Trustees. The Village’s 2012-13 budget totals $3.2 … Village received State contract pricing for nine purchases and overpaid approximately $5,500 for four of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-arcade-internal-controls-over-purchasing-2013m-37Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… risk of error or fraud. Officials should use common sense and reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of … In today’s electronic environment, anyone with a computer and printer may be capable of replicating and manipulating information to produce false documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget … the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. Local Finance Law … of our review, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2