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Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has … A water accounting system helps to track water throughout the system and identify areas that may need attention, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (ERUs) (Follow-Up) (2021-F-14) ERUs or “black boxes” are a valuable safety feature that allow for the monitoring of … functioning correctly, as required by work manuals. In a follow-up, auditors found that MTA officials have made … Tunnels: Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up) (2021-F-15) An audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Management and Reporting The legislature failed to address extended vacancies in key financial positions and … Office 519 days late because of the condition of the records. Village of Menands – Justice Court Operations … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… program to students and to operate triathlons for kids and teens. Auditors found SED did not request, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Controls Over Payments for Special Items
… Purpose To determine if Empire BlueCross BlueShield: implemented sufficient controls … and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. The Empire Plan covers a comprehensive range of services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/22/empire-bluecross-blueshield-controls-over-payments-special-itemsEcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfOpinion 88-36
… the courts. It is for the Legislature, not the courts, to change or limit the rule if such change seems wise." Thus, a sheriff was held to be personally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Selected Aspects of Toll Collections
… Objective To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority ensures that efforts are … from January 2019 to January 2023. About the Program The New York State Thruway Authority (Authority) – a New York State public benefit corporation – operates the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/26/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsArea #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… IT access controls prescribe who or what computer process may have access to a specific IT … their job duties and responsibilities. Furthermore, you should establish and follow a process for revoking access … Are different from passwords used for other systems; Do not match lists of common, expected, previously used or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … its actions. In addition, the board did not approve change orders totaling more than $50,000 before the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… MetroPlus enrollment reached a record high of 670,915 members, an increase of 159,284 (31%), according to a report … of H+H is impacted by MetroPlus’s membership levels and members use of H+H health services. The amount of MetroPlus … robust managed care and high-quality services to its members, while implementing effective strategies to retain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicProblem Gambling Treatment Program
… gambling treatment services since 2006, even though four commercial casinos opened in New York State in 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programDiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… earned, compared to 67 cents for women with less than a high school diploma. Among occupational groups, New York’s wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menCincinnatus Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-77)
… 31, 2024. We extended the audit period to March 18, 2025 to review training certificates, the adopted code of ethics policy and obtain the 2025 adopted budget. Understanding the Audit Area A fire … 181-b of Town Law, a written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/cincinnatus-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-77XII.8.G Payment Methods – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section advises agencies on payment methods available in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). There are four available payment methods in the SFS: check, two-day Automated Clearing … Check and two-day ACH payments are the primary vendor payment methods in the SFS. Check payments are physical, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8g-payment-methodsV.3.F Projects – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… Project Costing module. Projects must be created for each federal grant, oil spill, capital project and other … purposes. For further information, refer to Chapter IX – Federal Grants and Chapter XIX – Project Costing (PCIP) of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3f-projectsState Agencies Bulletin No. 647
… with respect to certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit represented by NYSCOPBA. Because only certain employees in the Security Services Bargaining Unit are eligible for binding arbitration, the … arbitration eligible employees in the Security Services bargaining Unit, but does not apply to titles in Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/647-new-bargaining-unit-payroll-code-change-non-arbitration-eligibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1528
… Purpose To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left … Service (IRS) Instructions for Form W-2 require that the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 be checked for every … To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W2 must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1528-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… education services to students that eliminates tuition and avoids transportation costs,” said DiNapoli. “By … have ensured tax dollars are being spent in a prudent and economical manner.” After the … started accepting students from outside the district, and expanded its special education programs to include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-education