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DiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… meet the moment by adopting comprehensive risk mitigation strategies and effective AI governance frameworks that … the risks involved with some AI products – and the strategies to reduce or eliminate those risks – has not kept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… status; and review health insurance bills to compare social security numbers of eligible persons with the local … changes in dependents, address or phone number change). Social Security Association Death Master File: Periodically … eligible retirees to the Death Master File (DMF) from the Social Security Administration (SSA). The DMF lists over 65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1787
… number of calendar days served at each statutory salary rate. To ensure that Members are paid their statutory salary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1787-2019-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOpinion 91-41
… proposition to impose a limit on the amount by which real property taxes may be annually increased. You ask whether, … unless expressly authorized or required by State statute (see, e.g., McCabe v Voohris , 243 NY 401; 1990 Opns St Comp, No. 90-64, p 145; 1988 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41State Agencies Bulletin No. 1862
… employer contributions to a defined contribution plan (401(k) or 403(b)) in the current tax year. Nearly all State of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1862-retirement-plan-checkbox-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2020Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers (Report … systems are used to process Medicaid applications and enrollments. Each individual who applies for Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipients-multiple-clientEducators for Children, Youth and Families, Inc. – Use of Contract Funds (Follow-Up)
Determine the extent of implementation of the 3 recs included in our initial audit report Educators for Children Youth Families Inc Use of Contract Funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/educators-children-youth-and-families-inc-use-contract-funds-followAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2015 and 2016
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) had adequate procedures in place … to its administration of Article 25 of the Agriculture and Markets Law. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/annual-assessment-market-orders-2015-and-2016Town of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… charged the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) for sewer services. Key … with DOCCS is necessary to clarify rates to be billed and protect District taxpayers. Prepare an analysis annually … officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they planned to implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Town of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… over the Justice Court’s (Court) financial operations and the Highway Department’s payroll for the period January … The Town of Malone is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately 14,500. The Town is … $3.57 million. The Town has two elected Justices and two Court clerks with financial responsibilities related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mState Agencies Bulletin No. 879
… To describe the process of changing bargaining units for affected titles and employees. Affected Employees Payroll Bargaining Unit Code 68 has been established for Annual and Hourly employees who are currently in … any other earnings. OSC Actions OSC has created new codes for the following new data elements: The Payroll Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/879-new-bargaining-unit-and-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codesNew York City Agency Services Monitoring Tool
… Balancing New York City’s budget each fiscal year is foundational for … for its residents, workers and prospective visitors. In New York City, the demand for services is especially high, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-city-agency-services-monitoring-toolTown of Colesville – Procurement (2023M-92)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services and some officials were unfamiliar with the Town’s … $170,575. Key Recommendations Comply with Board policies and statutes when procuring goods and services. Retain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/11/22/town-colesville-procurement-2023m-92Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by Former Met Council CFO in $9M Kickback Scheme
… Rapfogel and Joseph Ross, previously pleaded guilty in the case. Further information on the case is available here . “Herb Friedman abused his position … residents,” Attorney General Schneiderman said. “As this case has shown as much as any other, those who rip off …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-met-council-cfo-9m-kickbackState Agencies Bulletin No. 925
… program must leave State service no later than close of business November 11, 2009. Employees must be full-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/925-executive-voluntary-severance-program-paymentsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-234
… Purpose To notify agencies of increased eligibility for First Unum Life Insurance (code 534) and two new deduction codes for First Unum Disability Insurance (code 524), and First … Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (code 525) for the Association of Surrogates and Supreme Court Reporters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-234-new-voluntary-insurance-deduction-codes-association-surrogatesState Agencies Bulletin No. 811
… new fields on the TIAA/CREF Suspense/NRI page in PayServ: Previous Projected 366 Day Completion Date and Previous … will retain the previous projected dates in effect at the time of the employee’s termination thus requiring agencies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/811-new-fields-tiaacref-suspensenri-page-payservInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… NYSTA must notify the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) within one week. NYSTA has six weeks … must be approved by a licensed professional engineer. As of July 2012, NYSTA records show it owns 792 bridges. Between … with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as required. The initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsMineola Union Free School District – Competitive Quotations (2015M-313)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s internal controls over the procurement process for the … The Mineola Union Free School District is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/mineola-union-free-school-district-competitive-quotations-2015m-313Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… my office has partnered with Comptroller DiNapoli to form Operation Integrity,” said Attorney General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrap