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Area #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… access controls is determining what level and type of protection is appropriate for various resources (e.g., … and who needs access to those resources. The objectives of limiting access are to help ensure: Outsiders (e.g., … is effective. You should periodically compare the list of current active employees (i.e., employee master list) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1942
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with new tools for … The employee’s paystub provides the total amount of each retroactive earnings code paid. Two new Locked Queries have been developed to assist agency review of retroactive pay in greater detail and explain how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1942-new-locked-queries-review-retroactive-payments-employees-paycheckAudits
… The Office of the State Comptroller audits State and local governments … to promote the common good. We provide two versions of our audits: a concise summary called the Taxpayers’ Guides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsIX.12 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… Congress enacted the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and states. More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix12-overviewEliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
… 2015-2016: Signed into law on July 21, 2016 as Chapter 123 of the Laws of 2016 – A.9348 (Abbate) – Eliminates the requirement that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… announced today. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college education continues to rise," DiNapoli said. "As … the tenth fee reduction in the last 15 years. The largest of the direct-sold 529 plans in the country, New York State's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 492
… for 2003-2007. Special handling is required because of this discrepancy. The salary of an employee who has received a contractual raise must be … which a raise has not yet been paid. Likewise, the salary of an employee who has not received a contractual raise must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/492-recalculation-salaries-employees-who-have-moved-between-bargaining-unitsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on EPA Proposal to Roll Back Emission Standards
… have recently shown that we are approaching a point of no return when it comes to global warming in the next few … drivers' wallets and jeopardizing the competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry when global manufacturers are … emissions and promote fuel efficiency." The full text of the letter DiNapoli and eight other comptrollers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-epa-proposal-roll-back-emission-standardsAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Career Plan
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five to be vested, your sick … benefit calculation. For example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five to be vested, your sick … benefit calculation. For example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five years to be vested, your … benefit calculation. For example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a … levy growth capped at less than 2 percent. For a list of allowable levy growth factors for all local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020XIV.7 Monitoring Payments Made to Vendors – XIV. Special Procedures
… a Payee Listing report (NYAP0621), which shows a listing of payments made to vendors. It is important that designated … Reviewing these transactions is an important part of the State’s internal control system. Process and Document … not authorize, you should immediately notify the Bureau of State Expenditures’ HelpDesk at (518) 474-4868. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv7-monitoring-payments-made-vendorsVendor File Advisory No. 3
… address and phone number. SFS recently updated the layout of the Vendor Add Request page to capture this information. … contact information and inquire about the status of a purchase order, invoice or payment. When a vendor record … for information, including the Vendor ID and status of payments. References: To add a primary contact’s email …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/3-obtaining-vendors-primary-contact-email-addressBuffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-69)
… The Treasurer reviewed credit card charges an average of 108 days after the credit card statement was paid. We … these charges as required by the policy. The Head of School and other School officials circumvented the … to substantiate the appropriateness and need or purpose of all credit card purchases. Adequately review credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2022/07/15/buffalo-collegiate-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-69Waterville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-111)
… access to the District’s IT systems, and the lack of a comprehensive written IT contingency plan impairs the … access rights to the network. Perform periodic reviews of all network user accounts to determine whether they were appropriate or needed. As a result, 11 percent of the District’s non-student user accounts were unneeded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/waterville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-and-informationBeacon City School District - School District Website (S9-19-27)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/beacon-city-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-27Hunter-Tannersville Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-33)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Island Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34Greene Central School District – Unused Leave Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-158)
… correctly . District officials: Made errors in 76 percent of District employees’ accrued leave calculations, resulting … they were entitled to. Incorrectly calculated 61 percent of the unused vacation leave, sick leave and retirement … incentive payments made during the audit period . Of the 38 payments totaling approximately $270,000 we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/24/greene-central-school-district-unused-leave-payments-and-leave-accruals