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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… activities and helped ensure reporting requirements were in place. The board did not develop and adopt a written … Audit Follow Up (Seneca County) A report released in September 2019 identified certain conditions and … and consideration. Auditors revisited the town beginning in July 2022 to review progress in implementing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District and the West Buffalo Charter School . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … annually from 2014-15 through 2016-17, which resulted in appropriated fund balance not being used. The 2015-16 … However, officials did not update the salaries contained in offer letters when changes were made after the letters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Aurora , Town of Roseboom and the Town of Stafford . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … (Genesee County) Officials did not always obtain quotes in compliance with the town's procurement policy. Auditors … by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Find out how your government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… ensure that computers were free from malicious software. In fact, two malicious software applications were installed … annual budget. Some appropriations were overestimated in previous budgets and continued to be overestimated. … the statutory surplus fund balance limit and resulted in a lack of transparency because the taxpayers were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of … 31 had their levy growth capped at less than 2 percent in three years. Levy growth was capped at 2 percent for these municipalities due to inflation above 2 percent in recent years. Chart List of Tax Levy Growth Factors Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentOrdinary Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… Your application must be submitted while you are in active service. If you are no longer in active service, you may be eligible if your Social … benefit is awarded retroactively to a time when you were in active service. Active service is defined as: When you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-disabilityOpinion 90-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Employees … to defend and indemnify public officers and employees in any civil action arising out of an act or omission which … provisions. The term "public entity" is defined broadly in subdivision 1(a) of section 18 to include "... (iv) a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Company No. 1 and the Plattsburgh Public Library . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … complete and accurate, and that purchases were made in accordance with the procurement policy. The village’s … process does not comply with the procedures outlined in the policy. Greenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Security Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… consider arranging for additional training or a refresher in the near future. Likewise, if only a small handful of … or school, you could ask appropriate follow-up questions. In addition, questions about access to particular software … of your IT systems. It should be noted that the manner in which the answers to the questions are obtained is up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… of passengers using the public transportation system in four of New York City’s boroughs. EMD is a reporting unit … Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). CCTV is a TV system in which signals are not publicly distributed but are … 29, 2017, 2,633 Help Point Intercoms (HPIs) were installed in subway stations for customer use to obtain travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsBusiness Services Center Shared Services
… efficient transactions. Since the Center began operations in September 2012, agencies have migrated to its services in waves; as of March 2016, the Center was processing HR and … and Support Services, each support Center operations. In addition, a Call Center hosted by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/16/business-services-center-shared-servicesOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… Program Incidents like the February 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for schools to remain … safety plans as part of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. Among its key provisions, the SAVE … Plans to the State Police annually. Their efforts resulted in 99 percent of required plans being submitted to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… using the agency’s more than 3,000 State-owned vehicles. In the New York City region, OPWDD reports having 115 … assigned vehicles, including current status and location. In addition, OPWDD’s Fleet Management Policy states that … State business only, and each use must be recorded in a vehicle log, along with trip details such as date and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesOversight of Passenger Safety
… care and residential supports and services, primarily in community settings. Regional Developmental Disabilities … as hired contractors to transport individuals who live in OPWDD-run residences. In the New York City region, there are 115 such residences …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2093
… VDC pensionable salary of all jobs, including salary not in PayServ. Employee Contribution Rates Wages Contribution … T6VDCB VDC T6-3-6PCT-ER8PCT Effective Dates Effective in Administration paychecks dated February 1, 2023, and … Submission Schedule when updating the Savings Plan panel in PayServ to affect the February 1, 2023 (Administration) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2093-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcMontauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… The District’s 13 ALS employees use a combination of sign-in sheets and a biometric timeclock (finger reader) to help … they are properly compensated for all the time worked. In 2023, the District’s payroll for ALS employees totaled … of the increased hourly rate went undetected, resulting in a total overpayment of $8,690. The District’s inconsistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153SUNY Bulletin No. SU-108
… Employee Status Employees will remain on the payroll in their regular positions and will continue to be paid. New … Employees paid during the academic year 2004-2005: In addition to the above, the following procedures are … during the 2004-2005 academic year. Winter Session Worked in the Same Agency If the Winter Session is worked in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-108-new-earn-codes-and-procedures-processing-suny-winterCity of Mechanicville – Financial Oversight (2025M-78)
… to the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) in a timely manner, as required by General Municipal Law … the City’s reporting requirements during our audit period. In addition, the City’s charter provides a general framework … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-financial-oversight-2025m-78State Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… I urge the Governor to sign it and enhance public trust in state contracting during emergency situations and when the … bill introduced at the request of DiNapoli, which passed in the Senate ( S.6942 Cooney/ A.7405 McDonald), would … of public information. I was proud to carry legislation in the Senate to require posting of contracts during states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractState Agencies Bulletin No. 1117
… payment. Affected Employees Employees designated M/C in Negotiating Unit 06 who meet the eligibility criteria … below Effective Date(s) This payment will be included in the regular paychecks dated 1/4/12 (Administration) and … Eligibility Criteria and Payment Information Employees in the following departments and titles are eligible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1117-2011-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designated