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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-0Opinion 89-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room in which to meet, if the meetings are for the purpose of … fire insurance tax moneys "except as otherwise provided in any special law". Sections 9104 and 9105 provide that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Transparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… Mount Kisco , North Syracuse and Pomona Executive Summary New York State (NYS) has 532 villages ranging in size from fewer than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Jimmie Buie, a resident of … extent." According to documents filed in Kings County Supreme Court today, Buie’s grandmother, Thelma Hairston, was a New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request … much information as you can about the period of employment for which you are seeking credit. We will determine your eligibility and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditMainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial audit … Rate Setting ( 2014-S-55 ). Background The Department of Health (Department) is responsible for setting the monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-followXI.11.E Retainage – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is no retainage remaining on any purchase order associated to the contract (see Section 12.D - Closing Contracts of this Chapter), agencies are encouraged to establish business processes to ensure that retainages are processed appropriately and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11e-retainageMember Outreach and Presentations
… Services We Offer Pre-Retirement Presentation (Webinar) A NYSLRS representative will provide an interactive 1-2 hour … for members who are within 5 years of retirement to learn about: Their NYSLRS pension and how their pension benefit will be calculated; Preparing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-outreach-presentationsOpinion 89-27
… -- "Compensation" (for purposes of County Law, §200) NY STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE I, §11; UNITED STATES … protection provisions guarantees (U.S. Const, 14th Amd; NY Const, art 1, §11; see also Internal Revenue Code, §89, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27XI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of Installment Purchase Contracts; Schedule of Payments to Vendors; State-Supported Bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisitionCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up) (2016-F-2)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State Education Department to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Complian
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f2.pdfClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… designed to address the negative impacts of climate change in the United States. The Climate Act builds on the 2015 New … and issue a comprehensive review of the energy program every 2 years. Another statute, the Accelerated Renewable … funding sources adds additional risk to whether the State can meet its goals timely. Data shows utility costs have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingBlock Institute School - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2018-S-69) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Block Institute School on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s69-response.pdfContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… treated as taxable income, however because you made post-tax contributions, a portion of your pension would be … portion of your refund, and you may also be subject to a tax penalty. Please read the election form carefully before submitting and speak to a tax advisor if you have questions. Tier 5 Members You must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Resignation
… “The Governor has done the right thing. New York is facing many challenges as we battle the ongoing … state forward.” … The Governor has done the right thing New York is facing many challenges as we battle the ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-resignationOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (2017-S-29)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is providing effective oversight of Family Support Service contracts with entities...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s29.pdfNY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… risk disclosure is not done. Investors must be vocal in the protection of this rule and continue to advocate for … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. … State Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-ruleAccidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… “accident” on a case-by-case basis, using court decisions for guidance. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a … or payable because of your death). By law, the following family beneficiaries would receive this benefit (even if they … beneficiary. If you die on or after January 1, 2020, the application for the accidental death benefit must be filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… “accident” on a case-by-case basis, using court decisions for guidance. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a … or payable because of your death). By law, the following family beneficiaries would receive the benefit (even if they … beneficiary. If you die on or after January 1, 2020, the application for the accidental death benefit must be filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-death-benefitArtificial Intelligence Governance
… AI to ensure that its use is transparent and accurate and does not generate harmful, unintended consequences. Without … for those who live, work, or visit NYC. Key Findings NYC does not have an effective AI governance framework. While … the model’s output against benchmarks. However, DOE does not require any steps to determine whether the AI tools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governance