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Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services – Information Technology Governance
… Local governments and schools often rely on third parties to provide a variety of IT-related services. For your protection and to avoid … private and sensitive information. In addition, it is very important for local governments and schools to know …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-4-contracts-and-service-level-agreements-it-servicesDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city … state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, nearing pre-pandemic … strength,” DiNapoli said. “When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it brought much of the city’s economic activity to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityIT Security: Key 12 Areas of Concern – Information Technology Governance
… Area #1 – IT Policy Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness Area #3 – Computer … Area #4 – Contracts and Service Level Agreements for IT Services Area #5 – Malware Protection Area #6 – Patch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-key-12-areas-concernOversight of Public Water Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water … or MCLs – in drinking water in an effort to ensure that it is safe for human consumption, and has established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsDiNapoli: Corporations to Disclose Political Spending
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund announced today that Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-corporations-disclose-political-spendingVillage of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… (Village) officials ensured information technology (IT) assets were adequately protected from unauthorized … training or provide the opportunity for employees to receive this type of training. Sensitive IT control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100DiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… believe, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that … " Subway Wait Assessment " or go to http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093016/14s23.pdf . See charts of … subway line's individual performance: http://web.osc.state.ny.us/reports/mta/MTA_Wait_Times_2f.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… found many could not always locate information technology (IT) assets such as laptop computers, tablets and monitors; … not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly … number; the name of the individual to whom the device is assigned, if applicable; the physical location of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "Now's the time to take advantage of the improvements we're making to New … 529 College Savings Program," DiNapoli said. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in … rising college costs. Another significant enhancement is that the minimum contribution of $25 will be eliminated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeMount Pleasant Central School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-31)
… established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key Findings … network user accounts. Sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to … access and disabling network user accounts when access is no longer needed. Evaluate all existing network accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-information-technology-userVillage of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)
… adequately secure and protect information technology (IT) systems against unauthorized use, access and loss? Audit … 2024 We extended our audit period through October 8, 2024 to observe physical security over IT assets at the Village. … or sensitive information (PPSI). 1 If an IT system is compromised, the results could range from inconvenient to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10Opinion 94-3
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (for proceeding to improve road pursuant to Town Law, §200) STREETS AND … TOWN LAW, §200: The approval of the State Comptroller is not required in connection with a proceeding for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3Submitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… the County Clerk, or an attorney’s certification pursuant to Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 2105. NYSLRS also … DRO, the Legal Staff of the Matrimonial Bureau will review it to determine whether it complies with the RSSL and applicable policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droRetirement Estimates – Divorce and Your Benefits
… ask for the present or accrued value of the benefits due to a member at retirement. Upon the member’s written request … of the divorce action in the estimate request, and submit it to: NYSLRS Equitable Distribution Estimates Unit 110 State … only if NYSLRS has a signed DRO on file. NYSLRS is unable to accommodate multiple estimates, estimates which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/retirement-estimatesDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated overall investment return was 33.55 … as one of the strongest in the nation, but it comes with a caution. Markets remain volatile and as unpredictable as … percent). The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. Historic Fund Returns and Value Fund’s value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyAm I Required to Have an Audit?
… It depends. Some local government entities such as school … for volunteer firefighters are required each year by law to have an audit conducted by an external auditor. A local … or more in federally awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, conducted by an external …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditFinancial Data: What is the general schedule/cycle of data availability?
… There is a lag between the end of a locality’s fiscal year and when … reviewed annual financial report data becomes available to requesters. The major classes of general purpose local … review of annual reports of all localities within a class is completed, LGSA compiles financial tables for each class. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/financial-data-what-general-schedulecycle-data-availabilityBrentwood Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-83)
The purpose of this audit is to determine whether the Brentwood Union Free School District Board of Education and officials ensured computerized data was safeguarded by monitoring network user accounts, providing network users with IT security awareness training and IT contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/brentwood-union-free-school-district-2023-83.pdfXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… This section is currently under development. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 08/09/2019 … This section is currently under development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkXIII.10.D Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a Due to State Offset – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… provides Online Agencies with information related to refunds owed to the State by an employee using the Due to … to refund the amount owed (please refer to Section 10.B - Refunds Owe to the State by an Employee - Using an Employee … provides Online Agencies with information related to refunds owed to the State by an employee using the Due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10d-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-due-state-offset