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DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… on their websites, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When they did post the … District Website Transparency Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among other things, the retirees may be: … also update any relevant personal information (marriage, divorce, changes in dependents, address or phone number change). Social Security Association Death Master …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… employees to update their addresses and payroll options in NYSPO. Affected Employees: All active employees of New … in NYSPO. Effective Dates: This functionality will become available in NYSPO on November 17, 2023. Eligibility … units to ensure updates are made to communication and websites that reference NYSPO. The following locked query …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-updateDover Union Free School District - Information Technology (2018M-112)
… individuals have access. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have begun to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/dover-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2018m-112State Audits Issued in the Last 60 Days
… View state audits issued in the last 60 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/new-releasesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1010
… 27, 2010 Background On September 27, 2010 the New York State’s PeopleSoft Payroll System (version 8.9) will reflect … previously unemployed individuals are hired. For Federal, State and Local governments, this exemption applies only to … to the Payroll Upgrade Mailbox at payrollupgrade@osc.ny.gov. … To inform agencies of the changes in PayServ as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1010-implementation-oraclepeoplesoft-tax-updates-and-maintenance-packsIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… domestic assistance programs; Apply to all state departments and agencies receiving federal grant funds; … Grant Requirements. The importance and necessity for state agency adherence to the procedures that follow allow … regarding federal grants: https://grantsmanagement.ny.gov NYS Grants Management - Streamlining State Grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewXII.10.C Verifying Vendor Licenses, Certifications, Registrations, Insurance, and Qualifications – XII. Expenditures
This section also describes ways in which to make necessary verifications
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… for exemption from the provisions on a form provided by the Comptroller. OSC Actions: OSC will add new NYSPO … deposit information. Employee updates will be identified by the employee’s OPRID displaying in the Updated By field. Questions: Questions regarding this bulletin may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityTown of Kent – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-85)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over procurement and information … million. Key Findings The Town did not seek competition to procure goods and services totaling approximately $268,000 … Key Recommendations Use a request for proposals process to select professional services and ensure proper documents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kent-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-85Newspapers Available for Notice Publications
A partial list of newspapers by county. Any newspaper distributed in the county where you must advertise is acceptable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/newspapers-notice-publications.pdfFinancial Empowerment Resources for New Yorkers
… and education to make informed decisions with their money. In the wake of economic hardships caused by the … financial literacy initiative, email FinancialWellness@osc.ny.gov . Prepare for Education Costs With NY's 529 College … financial counseling and coaching for NYC residents. Unclaimed Funds New York State has over $20 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/financial-literacyEllicottville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-14)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training for individuals who used District IT assets. Employees accessed websites for social networking, shopping, travel and other personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/ellicottville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-14School District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… Six did not transparently post comprehensive original budget information. None transparently posted current year budget-to-actual information. Ten did not post a comprehensive final annual budget. Eleven did not prepare and post a multiyear financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1Brunswick Central School District - Online Banking (2020M-6)
… accessed nonbusiness websites although it is prohibited by District policy. District officials did not provide IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/brunswick-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-6Town of Lloyd - Information Technology (2019M-36)
… Technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Employees accessed nonbusiness … personnel who use IT resources. Adopt written IT policies and procedures to address disaster recovery and data backup. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-lloyd-information-technology-2019m-36Bedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… access to ensure District users cannot control all phases of a transaction. Review and adjust the web filtering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164Town of Woodstock - Information Technology (2018M-211)
… accessed nonbusiness websites although it is prohibited by policy. Officials did not adopt a breach notification, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-woodstock-information-technology-2018m-211Town of Haverstraw - Information Technology (2019M-125)
Determine whether Town officials ensured the Towns Information Technology IT systems were adequately secured and protected
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-haverstraw-information-technology-2019m-125DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Her thefts were discovered during a joint investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office, Yates County … hunting permits and building permits. She used the money to support her personal lifestyle, including trips to … by filing a complaint online at, investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000