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Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because it lacked critical operational controls over finances, … and services and segregating financial duties, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … to Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for city officials to turn the page and overhaul …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Announces $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
… pension fund to invest in the companies and funds that are best positioned for the low-carbon future,” DiNapoli said. … It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Find out how your government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-announces-400-million-sustainable-investmentsSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
… filed to ensure payment for contracted services rendered on the property). These actions are recorded in the County … deposited as required by court order. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, county treasurers are required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all money, securities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1Town of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… the Town Board (Board) effectively managed the Town of Wolcott’s (Town) financial condition. Key Findings The … financial condition, did not have a clear understanding of the laws governing the finances of the general fund tax bases and did not have an … whether the Town Board Board effectively managed the Town of Wolcotts Town financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131Rockland County Community College - Employee Benefits (2020M-5)
… The College overpaid $4.6 million to the County for health insurance in fiscal years 2018 and 2019. Of the 20 employees paid health insurance buyouts totaling $81,189, 16 were inaccurate, for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/03/20/rockland-county-community-college-employee-benefits-2020m-5CUNY Bulletin No. CU-594
… and the PSC for the Term of 10/20/2010 – 11/30/2017 as a way to recognize excellence in performance or increased … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. Questions regarding eligibility for … Assignment Differential may be directed to the University Manager of Payroll Systems and Operations at CUNY Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-594-city-university-new-york-cuny-discretionary-assignmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1676
… of changes in certain garnishment deduction amounts, or in some instances, garnishments no longer being taken for … Employees who currently have a writ of garnishment or New York State tax levy in place and have a job location in Long Island/Westchester or New York City Background The federal Consumer Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1676-new-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-state-taxWest Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
Determine if District officials are obtaining competitive pricing in compliance with the Districts procurement policy and General Municipal Law GML
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/18/west-seneca-fire-district-4-procurement-2020m-52DiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 … third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution rates as a result of solid investment returns," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnTown of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
… have not: Established appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard IT resources. Implemented strong access controls … Formalized a contract describing specific services to be provided by the Town’s third-party IT vendor. In … sensitive IT control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33Town of Fishkill – Information Technology (2020M-153)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Fishkill (Town) officials ensured the Town’s Information … use policy (AUP) and officials did not monitor the use of IT resources. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Determine whether Town of Fishkill Town officials ensured the Towns Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/30/town-fishkill-information-technology-2020m-153CUNY Bulletin No. CU-338
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of increments and provide agencies with related instructions. … Pursuant to the agreement between the City University of New York and the Professional Staff Congress/CUNY and NYS … employees in grade 980 who are Active or on a Paid Leave of Absence based on the following increment codes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-338-cuny-increment-payments-effective-july-1-2008Street Construction-Related Permits
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the application requirements and permit conditions, including … To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation DOT ensures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsVillage of Dering Harbor – Payroll (2020M-78)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Dering Harbor (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) developed adequate controls over payroll … formal, written employment contracts to document terms of employment, job descriptions and responsibilities, work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/08/village-dering-harbor-payroll-2020m-78Purchasing and Procurement Practices
… To determine whether the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures. Our audit … To determine whether the New York Racing Association Inc NYRA procured goods and services competitively and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesFederal Balance of Payments – Federal Funding and New York
… In a tradition started by the late Senator Daniel Patrick … and the federal government. This annual report calculates how much each state remits to the federal government via federal tax policy in relation … In a tradition started by the late Senator Daniel Patrick …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-balance-paymentsEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… The amendment, Article 19-A: Special Requirements for Bus Drivers (Law), created qualification standards for bus drivers. The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is … comply with its requirements, and ensure that their bus drivers meet the Law’s qualification standards. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followSelected Management and Operations Practices
… placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be … 10,000 EV public charging stations by the end of 2021. In 2018, with the goal of making a larger impact on the … NYPA’s focus was on installing high-speed EV chargers in “key places along major highways and at the airports” and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/04/selected-management-and-operations-practicesTown of Corning – Financial Condition (2020M-13)
… and failed to use most of the appropriated fund balance for operations. Did not effectively manage the Town’s … Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure the estimates for revenues and appropriations are reasonable based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/14/town-corning-financial-condition-2020m-13Village of Hilton - Financial Management (2020M-31)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and Village officials adopted realistic budgets and effectively managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board could improve its … Determine whether the Board and Village officials adopted realistic budgets and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/05/village-hilton-financial-management-2020m-31