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DiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
The COVID19 pandemic has widened the achievement gap that exists for students across the nation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapComptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… must remain cautious. Today’s budget decisions can have long-lasting implications and can quickly move a district into fiscal stress.” Using financial indicators that include year-end fund balance, cash position, short-term … 21 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The scores are based on the evaluation of 672 school districts with fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressLakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… $65,000 and $53,000, respectively. Key Findings The Board does not provide adequate oversight of the Department’s … Treasurer’s records, they do not do so. The Board does not review any of the bank reconciliations prepared by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overVillage of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… of office and, as generally required of a Village officer, does not reside within the Village. In addition, the Village … receives an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099, and does not receive any fringe benefits. During our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have established written guidelines or documentation … when payments are due and what is to be done if someone does not reimburse the Town in a timely manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334State Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… To explain the General Checking Account bank change from Key Bank to Fleet Bank Affected Employees All employees who … Fleet Bank will cash non-customer paychecks that are drawn on Fleet Bank if two forms of proper identification are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksNew Suffolk Common School District – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-197)
… which was not provided for in his contract. The Board does not audit the claims nor do they receive an abstract of … limits. Develop a plan to budget for moneys needed that does not increase the tax levy to a rate that is higher than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/new-suffolk-common-school-district-selected-financial-operations-2013mCayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… for other bridges in the County. Key Findings The County does not have a written plan for bridge maintenance or replacement. The County does not track maintenance and repairs by bridge, which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4Transaction Number Requirement
… entering it in the bulk load. If a procurement transaction does not include a Transaction Number on the PARIS screen or … letters, numbers, and certain special characters. PARIS does not allow special characters: & Ampersand = Equal sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementCUNY Bulletin No. CU-329
… given to an individual for study, training or research; it does not constitute compensation for personal services. … portion of a scholarship paid to a nonresident alien which does not constitute a qualified scholarship (i.e. … the agency must use the following process: If the student does not have a record in PayServ, the agency must process a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-329-payment-and-reporting-cuny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-123
… the agency must process a Hire transaction, either online or through the Automated Interface process, appointing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-123-payment-and-reporting-suny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsFranklin Square Public Library - Claims Audit (2018M-48)
… conducted a proper audit of claims. Key Finding The Board does not audit claims. Instead, two of the Board members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/08/24/franklin-square-public-library-claims-audit-2018m-48Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-82
… each salary rate earned in the pay period. Increases or decreases in salary due to position change or transfer within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-82-payment-procedures-judges-beginning-calendar-year-2005Retiring Before Age 62 – Police and Fire Plan
… with a reduced benefit, the reduction is permanent — it does not end when you turn 62. … Police and Fire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/retiring-age-62Retiring Before Age 62 – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… with a reduced benefit, the reduction is permanent — it does not end when you turn 62. … NonContributory Plan with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/retiring-age-62Retiring Before Age 62 – Career Plan
… with a reduced benefit, the reduction is permanent — it does not end when you turn 62. … Career Plan information for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/retiring-age-62Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Disbursements (Delaware County) While the treasurer does maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting records, the … Over Financial Activities (Steuben County) The board does not provide adequate oversight of the department’s … without independent oversight. Further, the board does not audit the individual claims for accuracy or examine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Water System Cybersecurity (Broome County) The city does not adequately safeguard electronic access to the water … – Elevator Inspections (Westchester County) The city does not have an adequate system to identify, track and … compensating controls to ensure that one employee does not control all phases of a transaction. Town of Webb – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… However, the board president pre-signs blank checks and does not review the claims for which checks are written. … and budget control process. Moreover, when the board does not audit and approve claims prior to payment and has … of an independent contractor relationship, the treasurer does not take an oath of office, which is a requirement for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1350
… may include: SSN not in file (never issued to anyone) Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN … identified with a Reason Why SSN Not Verified of “ Name does not match: DOB and gender code not checked ” or “ Other … issued by the SSA. If the information reported in PayServ does not match the information on the Social Security card, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1350-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported