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DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… P. DiNapoli. When they did post the information, it was often hard to find. “Taxpayers should have easy access to information about their school … need this information to make informed decisions on how they will vote on school budgets. District officials have …
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
… CostSaving Ideas Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… the ‘Update Personal Information’ hyperlink on the NYSPO home page to allow NYS employees to see and edit their Check, Home, and Mailing address types, as well as make changes to … Address ) for employee use which can be found in the Get Help section of the NYSPO webpage . Additionally, OSC …
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)
… access and loss. Key Findings Employees accessed websites for social networking, shopping, travel, entertainment and … officials did not properly secure the server room. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/dover-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2018m-112DiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in … intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … New York Citys Department of Consumer and Worker Protection DCWP is falling short in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… relating to special accounting and reporting procedures for federally-financed domestic assistance programs; Apply to … and/or by the Division of the Budget. Accounting for Federal Grants The recordkeeping for individual grants is designed to conform to the …
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
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to remind Business Units to verify vendor qualifications prior to … the Charities Registration database to verify a charitable corporation's registration and filing status. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… Please note, new enrollees are automatically opted out of receiving printed paystubs when they enroll in direct deposit via NYSPO. If they wish to change their opt in/opt out options, they will need to submit the account …
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)
… for online banking and investment, shopping, travel, sports, social networking and entertainment. Town officials …
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.pdfState 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-releasesEllicottville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-14)
… District IT assets. Employees accessed websites for social networking, shopping, travel and other personal use. In …
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)
… Ten did not post a comprehensive final annual budget. Eleven did not prepare and post a multiyear financial plan …
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)
… Determine whether the Board and District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings The Board did not adopt an online banking policy. Employees accessed nonbusiness … to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt a comprehensive online banking policy. Monitor computer use to ensure …
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)
… for personal use. The Board did not provide IT security awareness training for employees who used Town IT assets. … with the acceptable use policy. Provide IT security awareness training to personnel who use IT resources. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-lloyd-information-technology-2019m-36DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were … 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as part of her plea agreement in March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000Town of Haverstraw - Information Technology (2019M-125)
… Town officials ensured the Town’s Information Technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against … Findings Employees accessed nonbusiness websites although it is prohibited by Town policy. Officials did not adopt a … disaster recovery plan. Employees were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition to this public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-haverstraw-information-technology-2019m-125Town of Woodstock - Information Technology (2018M-211)
… and loss. Key Findings Employees accessed nonbusiness websites although it is prohibited by policy. Officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-woodstock-information-technology-2018m-211Bedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… not always comply with the District’s Internet use policy. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164Privacy and Links Policy
… you to enter personal information, such as a search for Unclaimed Funds, information you enter is collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policy