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DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… A total of 20 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2021 designated in some form of fiscal stress , down from 30 a year ago, … of scoring identified eight local governments designated in fiscal stress, including six cities and two towns. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresContact Update and Online Help for Local Officials
… of the page or select the 'Contact Edit' tab on the left menu. Required Edit Fields: Titles, Organizational Roles, … Search page or select the 'Contact Add' tab on the left menu. Required Edit Fields: First Name, Last Name, Titles, … Select the 'Municipality View' tab on the left menu. MUNICIPALITY EDIT Save: Save any changes and return …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-helpState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… Center, claimed nearly $3 million in ineligible expenses for reimbursement, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Schools for special needs children must properly account for their use of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an … for: $15,222 in food purchases for staff; $1,687 in liquor store purchases; $1,124 for staff holiday parties; … taxpayers including bonuses that were never paid to staff liquor store purchases and holiday parties according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and enforces its … off the job. Additionally, school bus drivers must undergo criminal background checks. For each of their drivers, motor … that these standards have been met, by maintaining records, including but not limited to: driving records; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… State University of New York’s (SUNY) flagship campuses, Buffalo and Stony Brook, did not properly monitor or restrict … and laws. DiNapoli’s auditors found the University at Buffalo’s controls over hazardous materials were lacking. … controls and poor record keeping. For five departments at Buffalo, none had developed their own internal hazardous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… You can take steps to reduce the cost of unemployment insurance, which provides short-term financial assistance to … After you terminate an employee and file for unemployment insurance, DOL will determine whether or not the employee is … uses the tax contribution method to fund unemployment insurance. Document your reviews thoroughly and ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014
… Office of General Services $975,000 to Murnane Building Contractors and $458,000 to DiGesare Mechanical Inc. to renovate Building 5 at the Harriman State Office Campus. $253,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-june-2014City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are … totaling $45 million to liquidate the current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through … Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mSpackenkill Union Free School District – Financial Management, Transportation and Information Technology (2015M-151)
… (IT) operations for the period July 1, 2013 through June 24, 2015. Background The Spackenkill Union Free School … security, disaster recovery, data backups and security awareness training. Key Recommendations Develop budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-financial-managementEast Rochester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-97)
… 24, 2015 and examine the District’s calculation of separation payments for the period July 1, 2013 through … did not have written policies and procedures governing separation payments and did not maintain adequate supporting documentation for each separation payment. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-andIthaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
Ithaca City School District Transportation State Aid and Information Technology 2017M63
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationNorth Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… The North Syracuse Central School District is located in the Towns of Cicero, Clay and Salina, Onondaga County. The … Key Findings Seven individuals had access to functions in the payroll system that were not required to fulfill their … paycheck of salaried employees against the information in the payroll financial system. Key Recommendations Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationFire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… Fire Island Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) properly audited claims before payment. … 31 claims totaling $20,714 were missing 28 requestor copies of purchase orders and signatures on another five requestor copies, which prevented the Board from ensuring that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Garrison Union Free School District (District) officials secured the District’s … Determine whether Garrison Union Free School District District officials secured the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127Rockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-140)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Rockville Centre Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Rockville Centre Union Free School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023mValley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen (District) Board of Education … Determine whether the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen District Board of Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178West Genesee Central School District - Capital Assets (2023M-128)
… (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for capital assets. Key Findings District officials did not always properly monitor and account for the capital assets that we tested, and did not conduct … 337 assets totaling approximately $2.3 million selected for review: 54 assets were in use but not properly recorded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/west-genesee-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-128