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William McNamara

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    Is it spring cleaning time for your mobile apps?
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Feb 24

    Is it spring cleaning time for your mobile apps?

    Mobile apps on your smartphone and mobile devices provide convenient tools and entertainment for you and your family. However, those that...
    Unemployment Benefits Fraud: Forms 1099-G
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Feb 22

    Unemployment Benefits Fraud: Forms 1099-G

    Any Commonwealth employee who has received an unexpected or potentially erroneous Form 1099-G may the victim of unemployment fraud....
    2020 Affordable Care Act Forms 1095-C and 1095-B
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Feb 17

    2020 Affordable Care Act Forms 1095-C and 1095-B

    About the Form 1095-C The Office of the Comptroller will mail paper Forms 1095-C (Affordable Care Act) by the end of February. Forms...
    CTR Website Redesign Survey
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Jan 29

    CTR Website Redesign Survey

    The Office of the Comptroller is excited to announce a redesign and rebuild of our web properties, MAComptroller.org and the CTR...
    Cyber Forecast for 2021 – What to Expect
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Jan 7

    Cyber Forecast for 2021 – What to Expect

    Cyber crime will continue to be a significant concern in 2021, so this is a great time to review internal controls for security to ensure...
    Federal agencies warning of emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Dec 29, 2020

    Federal agencies warning of emerging fraud schemes related to COVID-19 vaccines

    On December 21, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, and Centers...
    Looking for real time official sources for cyber alerts and information?
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Dec 22, 2020

    Looking for real time official sources for cyber alerts and information?

    With cyber incidents on the rise, knowing where to find credible information is critical. Here are the top sources for your IT, fiscal,...
    HR/CMS User Group Meeting
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Dec 3, 2020

    HR/CMS User Group Meeting

    The next HR/CMS User Group Meeting will be held via Zoom on December 9 from 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Agenda items include: Paid Family...
    Keep your mobile devices protected!
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Nov 23, 2020

    Keep your mobile devices protected!

    Teleworking security doesn’t end at your desktop. Securing your mobile devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops is now more important...
    Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”)
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Nov 20, 2020

    Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”)

    On June 28, 2018, the Massachusetts Legislature enacted M.G.L. c. 17 5M, which established Paid Family and Medical Leave (“PFML”) for...
    Surge in fake emails impersonating Commonwealth employees
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Nov 12, 2020

    Surge in fake emails impersonating Commonwealth employees

    The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) is warning all Commonwealth employees to be aware of a recent surge in...
    Choose paperless tax forms
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Nov 12, 2020

    Choose paperless tax forms

    State employees can now suppress their paper W-2 and 1095-C through HR/CMS Self-Service Time and Attendance. Remind your co-workers that...
    Choose paperless tax forms
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Nov 4, 2020

    Choose paperless tax forms

    State employees can now suppress their paper W-2 and 1095-C through HR/CMS Self-Service Time and Attendance. Remind your co-workers that...
    Attention Chief Fiscal Officers and MMARS Liaisons: Have you logged into PowerDMS?
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Oct 15, 2020

    Attention Chief Fiscal Officers and MMARS Liaisons: Have you logged into PowerDMS?

    CTR rolled out our new document management system for policies, job aids, and resource documents, PowerDMS, to department CFOs and MMARS...
    Next HR/CMS User Group Meeting
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Sep 1, 2020

    Next HR/CMS User Group Meeting

    September 9, 2020 from 9:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. This User Group will meet virtually via Zoom. VPN is required to access the Comptroller...
    NOW AVAILABLE: IT Terms and Conditions
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Jun 30, 2020

    NOW AVAILABLE: IT Terms and Conditions

    A joint message from the Office of the Comptroller, Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Operational Services Division...
    Risk Management & Internal Control - Webinar
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Jun 8, 2020

    Risk Management & Internal Control - Webinar

    In today’s environment, managing risks is even more important than ever. We are offering a new, expanded Internal Controls training for...
    Federal agencies warn of increased cyber attacks targeting systems and emails
    Office of the Comptroller
    • May 7, 2020

    Federal agencies warn of increased cyber attacks targeting systems and emails

    he FBI, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Center for Internet Security have issued alerts warning of increased targeted...
    A message from Comptroller Bill McNamara
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Mar 19, 2020

    A message from Comptroller Bill McNamara

    The Office of the Comptroller (CTR) is committed to continue conducting the Commonwealth’s financial operations during the extraordinary...
    Be careful when teleworking!
    Office of the Comptroller
    • Mar 18, 2020

    Be careful when teleworking!

    With many department staff teleworking, it is critical that additional care be taken to prevent cyber incidents that can compromise...
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    OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF THE COMMONWEALTH

    William McNamara, Comptroller of the Commonwealth

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