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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)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one … Facilities (ACFs), and Home Health Care (HHC) providers to adequately safeguard patients through requests for … could have been allowed to work for periods ranging from 2 months to as long as 28 months without final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1704
… Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 79, 87, and 97 …
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
… Purpose To request verification of the agency address that will be displayed on employee Form W-2 for 2018 Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency …
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)
… used BID funds. City officials did not maintain adequate records to properly account for BID funds. BID charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283State Agencies Bulletin No. 1432
… verification of the agency address that will be displayed on employee Form W-2 for 2015. Effective Date(s) Immediately … the agency address is not correct, agencies must send an e-mail to the Tax and Compliance mailbox providing the … this limit. Please indicate “ Agency Return Address ” on the subject line and include your five-digit Department ID …
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 … individuals claiming Federal tax-exempt status to file a new Form W-4 by February 15 each year. New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regulations …
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)
… included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care …
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
… agency address that will be displayed on employee Form W-2 for 2016. Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency Actions Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency as … prior to November 18, 2016 .There is a 30 character limit for the agency name field. Please ensure that any changes …
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 with the …
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
… agency address that will be displayed on employee Form W-2 for 2014. Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency Actions Agencies must verify the agency return address for all Department ID(s) associated with their agency as … prior to November 21, 2014 . There is a 30 character limit for agency name field. Please ensure that any changes …
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)
… of approximately $1 million. The District’s unassigned fund balance during these years exceeded the statutory limit. … District officials appropriated nearly $2.8 million of fund balance in the annual budgets but did not use … capital plans. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds to fund one-time expenditures, fund needed reserves and reduce …
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
… Travel Manual Update Guidance: This advisory is intended to notify agencies of updates to the OSC Travel Manual. The key updates are as follows: … is on assignment at a work location 35 miles or more from both their official station and their home, they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-14-1)
… The City’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Key Recommendations …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over payroll processing for the … Mayor and six Councilors. Key Findings City officials did not ensure that internal controls over payroll processing … from the computerized payroll system that lists the gross pay for each individual employee separated by appropriation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/26/city-ogdensburg-payroll-processing-2014m-207Divorce – New Career Plan
… benefits should be divided. However, it does not allow for a distribution of your pension until you actually retire, … wishes. Effective July 7, 2008, beneficiary designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or … specify otherwise. Beneficiary designations may be revoked for the Ordinary Death Benefit, Cash Refund Initial Value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/divorceTravel Advisory No. 17
… to them. This policy includes meals provided to employees at unique assignments such as COVID-19 testing and … to support the employee declined the meal provided at the site. In accordance with the OSC Travel Manual , the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/17-agency-provided-meals-state-employeesVillage of Arcade – Internal Controls Over Purchasing (2013M-37)
… 14, 2013. Background The Village of Arcade is located in Wyoming County and has a population of approximately 2,100 …
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
… or analytical procedures Excessive voids or credits New vendors, especially if payment goes to a post office (PO) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-13-2)
… sewer funds as of May 31, 2007. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/20/city-olean-budget-review-b1-13-2