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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… their backup procedures. It should include the frequency and scope of backups, the location of stored backup data, the specific method for backing up and any other important details relating to the process … will periodically verify that the data has been backed up and how it will test its ability to restore backup data. Back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… drafting an IT contingency plan for management’s review and approval. The team should include individuals with … technical knowledge of the organization’s IT systems and electronic data. It may be necessary to include outside … the organization’s IT vendor. Identify Critical Processes and Services – Identify and prioritize the organization’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesBest Practices for Best Price Procurements
Presentation from 2019 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2019-procurement-presentation-2.pdfGrants Best Practices
2020-boc-grants-best-practices.pdf
Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
The goal of IT contingency planning is to enable a computer system andor electronic data to be recovered as quickly and effectively as possible following an unplanned disruption
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planningBest Practices Direct Deposit Audit
Best Practices Direct Deposit Audit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/best_practices_direct_deposit_audit.pdfTrumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)
… (District) officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers. Key Findings District … always ensure that goods and services were procured in the best interest of the taxpayers. The Board of Education … District officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/trumansburg-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-13Join Our Information Technology Team
… Keep Government Running Effectively and Efficiently The Chief Information Office oversees the … of the State Comptroller's information technology services and technical infrastructure, while fostering an environment … to improve organizational performance so the agency can best serve New Yorkers. Information Technology Specialists …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/information-technologyHancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… officials established non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. We found: … District officials established nonresident tuition NRT rates in the best interest of District taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… services as required by statute. A purchase awarded by the best value method, in which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere to best value requirements. Key Recommendations Ensure that … accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the best value method as an alternative for awarding purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228DiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) assets managed by Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) managers grew from … to approximately $27 billion in state fiscal year 2020-21 and the Fund’s Emerging Manager program grew from $6.7 … Common Retirement Fund remains one of the best managed and best funded public pension funds in the nation, we have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21Opinion 93-21
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment (procedures for sale of) REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for to sell fire truck … district) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition (procedures for sale of unneeded truck by fire district) TOWN LAW, §176(23): … determination that a negotiated, rather than a public, sale of an unneeded pumper truck will yield the best price or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21DiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
… in their operations and supply chain. “More Fortune 500 companies are shifting to renewable energy, not just because … but because it’s smart business,” DiNapoli said. “These companies are to be commended for protecting their long term … has withdrawn his shareholder proposals that asked the companies to set measurable goals for increased use or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyVillage of Penn Yan – Procurement (2024M-152)
… whether Village of Penn Yan (Village) officials ensured Water Treatment Plant (WTP) procurements were made in accordance with Village policy and in the best interest of ratepayers. Key Findings Village officials did not ensure the Chief Water Operator procured all goods and services in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/07/village-penn-yan-procurement-2024m-152NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Responsible Workforce Management Policy for Private Equity Investments
… announced the Fund’s adoption of its Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles (Policy). As part of the … a growing number of limited partners in private equity funds, including pension funds, endowments, and multiemployer benefit trust funds, to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-responsible-workforce-management-policy-private-equityNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… pension fund remains one of the nation’s strongest and best funded, providing state and municipal employees with … to increase accountability and transparency. Quarterly rates of return provide a snapshot of performance over three … plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsOmnibus Procurement Amendments
… and conforming the definition of restricted period. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-procurement-amendments-1DiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… During Pride Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighted … LGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace. “June is Pride Month, when millions of Americans come together to honor and … During Pride Month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… Fiscal Year 2023-24 will increase from 11.6% to 13.1% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.0% to 27.8% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). … performance in the fiscal year that ended March 31 was strong, but recent domestic and global economic volatility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024Examination of Official Station Designation
… was to determine if the Department properly designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. Background According to the … regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designation