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A Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… Change to address racial injustice and inequality—whether in law enforcement, education, business, all across the economy—starts with a change in attitude. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of the ‘fierce … and inclusive path forward. Each of us has a role to play—in our homes, our neighborhoods, our workplaces—if in fact, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydAlfred State College of Technology – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… ending March 31, 2011. Two of these employees worked at the Alfred State College of Technology (College) and had … of Interest State University of New York College at Cobleskill – Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-143) State University of New York College at Oneonta – Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-145) … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/alfred-state-college-technology-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 … and municipal officials will need to plan around a tax cap below two percent,”said DiNapoli. “My audits have shown … can limit spending or cut costs in order to stay under the cap.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fact, two malicious software applications were installed on district computers. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were … not adopt realistic budgets or maintain reasonable levels of fund balance. However, reserves were generally funded at … the past five years grew to $97.9 million, the equivalent of 43 percent of the district’s annual budget. Some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCity of Rome – Internal Controls Over Capital Projects (2012M-248)
… whether City officials provided effective oversight for capital projects for the period January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2011. … members. The City’s budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2011 fiscal year were $40.7 million. During our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/01/city-rome-internal-controls-over-capital-projects-2012m-248Baldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (2014M-256)
… was to review internal controls over the Library’s private funds and employee leave accruals for the period of July 1, … over the reporting, receipt and disbursement of private funds. Errors occurred in the receipt and disbursement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/12/05/baldwinsville-public-library-private-funds-and-employee-leave-accruals-2014m-256Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-49)
… The Rush-Henrietta Central School District is located in the Towns of Brighton, Henrietta, Pittsford and Rush in Monroe County. The District, which operates nine schools … the origin of the reserve, reestablish the reserve in conformance with General Municipal Law. To the extent that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-financial-management-andWappingers Central School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-135)
… to review the District’s maintenance of fuel inventories for the period July 1, 2013 through November 6, 2014. … Board of Education. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were $212 million. Key Findings … and Operations does not maintain a log of fuel usage for the 275 gallon diesel tank in his Department or have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/wappingers-central-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-135Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… account funds prior to transfer to the State Treasury. In addition, the same person signs checks, maintains the … As a result of increased credit card usage, the activity in the Home Office Advance Account, with an authorized … $57,000 of reimbursements for 282 travel advances in 2011-12 to approximately $9,000 of reimbursements for 65 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on MTA's July Financial Plan
… capital program will impact services. The presentation of the July plan makes clear that hundreds of millions of dollars in operational risks have been created by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Cooperstown Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … action. … Determine whether the Cooperstown Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65The Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… determine that the member’s ex-spouse is entitled to share in the member’s benefit. Therefore, we will honor a properly … unlike a private pension plan, the rights of membership in NYSLRS belong only to the member. The spouse of a member … and surviving spouse protections of ERISA do not apply in the case of a state governmental plan. All rights given to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderSUNY Bulletin No. SU-206
… Employees Employees designated management or confidential in the State University of New York – BU13 who meet the … Dates The 2014 Discretionary Award should be processed in Administration Pay Period 9L, paychecks dated 08/13/14 … A copy of the roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the 2014 Discretionary Award as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-206-2014-discretionary-award-managementconfidential-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-221
… Employees Employees designated management or confidential in the State University of New York – BU13 who meet the … Dates The 2015 Discretionary Award should be processed in the Administration Pay Period 9L, paychecks dated 08/12/15 … A copy of the roster will be provided to OSC in an Excel format. To pay the 2015 Discretionary Award as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-221-2015-discretionary-award-managementconfidential-employeesIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… local government’s or school’s IT internal controls, it is important to understand two concepts that are fundamental … approach data and network and system security: the CIA triad and defense-in-depth. These concepts highlight … and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it cannot be trusted? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… during the audit period. York Central School District – Online Banking (Livingston County) The board adopted an online banking policy, but district officials did not develop written procedures for online banking activities. District officials also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Sir William Johnson Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … – PILOT Program (2014M-291) Seven of the eight payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreements that were active during … who is independent of the financial recordkeeping. In addition, the board has not developed written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… exceed $8.3 million to liquidate the cumulative deficits in the City’s general, transportation, sewer and recreation … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2023-24 proposed budget are reasonable. However, we … City officials did not implement all recommendations in our previous budget review letter when preparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4Accounts Payable Advisory No. 37
… charges date back to April 2012. During the 2013-14 fiscal year end, OSC identified prepaid balances created by agencies that significantly predated the current fiscal year. Because agencies had not reconciled charges timely and … agencies to not lose funds at the end of next fiscal year end. As a reminder, Business Units are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/37-reconciliation-credit-card-transactionsMedicaid Program – Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. Many of the State’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/medicaid-program-recovering-managed-care-overpayments-pharmacy-services-behalf-recipients