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DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When they did post the information, it was often hard to find. “Taxpayers … while each district maintained a website, many did not post all mandatory financial information including final …
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
… (marriage, divorce, changes in dependents, address or phone number change). Social Security Association Death Master … and verify this information against a master eligibility list. Review Health Insurance Bills Ensure that health …
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 York State enrolled in NYSPO. Background: Maintaining up-to-date addresses for … and current address information for all NYS employees. In an effort to improve the timeliness and accuracy of …
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)
… blogging. District officials did not properly secure the server room. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses … that restrict access to inappropriate websites. Secure the server room so that only authorized individuals have access. …
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
… and instructions for filing complaints via DCWP’s website were unclear. This may result in underreporting of …
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
… is to explain terminology, policies, and procedures used in connection with federal grant accounting, drawdowns, and … to federal grant accounting procedures or updates in general information relating to federal grants become … is to explain terminology policies and procedures used in connection with federal grant accounting drawdowns and …
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
… Department of Education-Office of Professional Development website ( http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/ ). To determine if a … under one of these professions, please see the following website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm . Profession … registration and filing status. http://www.charitiesnys.com/RegistrySearch/search_charities.jsp For more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10c-verifying-vendor-licenses-certifications-registrations-insurance-and-qualificationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… of new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank account options in New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). … of new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalitySchool Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… and the remedial actions taken, and, Reported the testing results to all required parties within the required time … action plan in place, and Just one reported testing results to all required parties within the required … had an incomplete remedial action plan. Reporting Testing Results – Only one of the 21 Districts properly reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2Town of Kent – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-85)
… of our audit was to evaluate controls over procurement and information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2016 … Town of Kent Procurement and Information Technology 2017M85 …
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.pdfEllicottville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-14)
Determine whether the District ensured information technology IT assets were properly safeguarded and secured
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)
… the 13 districts we examined: Six did not transparently post comprehensive original budget information. None … current year budget-to-actual information. Ten did not post a comprehensive final annual budget. Eleven did not prepare and post a multiyear financial plan that could enhance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1State 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-releasesBrunswick 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)
… used Town IT assets. Town officials (Officials) did not adopt a disaster recovery plan or develop written data backup … awareness training to personnel who use IT resources. Adopt written IT policies and procedures to address disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-lloyd-information-technology-2019m-36Privacy and Links Policy
… you have requested. We will use information you provide us in connection with an online application to process your … information is used solely for statistical purposes and is in a form that cannot be used to identify any particular … of processing your request. This information is used only in connection with processing your request, and will be made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… 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 discovered during a … 49, of Penn Yan, stole cash payments made to the town for property taxes and fees for marriage licenses, dog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000Town of Woodstock - Information Technology (2018M-211)
Determine whether Town officials ensured the Towns IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use access and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-woodstock-information-technology-2018m-211Town of Haverstraw - Information Technology (2019M-125)
… Technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Employees accessed nonbusiness … policy. Officials did not adopt a data classification, breach notification or online banking policy or a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-haverstraw-information-technology-2019m-125