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DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… amounts and have gone unused, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit also identified several personnel actions that ignored district policy, most notably in the search for a new superintendent. “This audit revealed some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… on the opportunities arising from the transition to a low-carbon economy, State Comptroller Thomas P. … within its internally managed public equity portfolio to FTSE Russell's Russell 1000 TPI Climate Transition Index … for leading the way with its comprehensive approach to addressing the enormous challenges posed by climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-indexDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of the … conclusions. One of the most glaring examples relates to nursing home deaths. The report cites figures based on Centers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseSnyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Amherst, located in Erie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Continuity of Operations Planning
… had incorporated certain essential features of the COOP best practices endorsed by the Division. However, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningExamination of Travel Expenses
… travel expenses incurred by a Department employee for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The objective of our … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in … $26,556.12 and $6,007.79 in travel expenses for calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively, for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesDiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State
… York State Common Retirement Fund is a leader among public pension funds that are investing to build a low carbon economy and urging corporations to tackle climate risk. "We've shown … Fund’s commitment to sustainable investments is $5 billion and growing. For all of this and more, the state pension fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-stateSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine County officials’ oversight of the Stream … approved, monitored and paid, and no procedures were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 … Recommendations Create policies and procedures relating to monitoring projects, even if some oversight has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Management of Cash and Investments
… effectively managed its cash and maximized its return on investments. Our audit scope period was January 1, 2008 … members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. The MTA includes seven constituent agencies, … important practices to manage cash and to maximize return on its investment portfolio. However, improvements are needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsTravel Advisory No. 2
… of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Travel Manual Guidance : In … residence) must be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… a set of minimum security requirements that are considered best practices for all State entities, including SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
… budgeted a total of $12.7 million for IT appropriations in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key Findings Corning Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… internal controls over the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through November 14, 2013. … Background The Marlboro Central School District is located in the Town of Marlborough, Ulster County. The District, … Technology have private interest in a limited liability company (LLC) that provided report card services to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessWeedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… two schools with approximately 800 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. The District’s … it to between 3 and 4 percent of the ensuing year’s budget by addressing the District’s reliance on non-recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Benefits information and the appropriate publication for the member’s tier and retirement plan should be carefully reviewed before a DRO is … have Adobe Acrobat Reader to save a completed DRO proposal for your own records. See Submitting a DRO for instructions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateHammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2024M-54)
… of information required by the Board’s reserve policy and best practices. Specifically, the annual reserve and fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2024m-54State Agencies Bulletin No. 2194
… for sensitive garnishment and deduction information from State employees, the following are revised procedures to … form. OSC will continue to respond to direct inquiries from employees who are contacted by OSC through an outreach … Best Practices & Valuable Resources presentation from the 2023 Office of Operations’ Fall Conference. A pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2194-employee-payroll-deduction-information-requestsNoise in New York City Neighborhoods: Assessing Risk in Urban Noise Management, January 2018
Every day, New York City’s eight million residents face a mix of urban noise, which, at best, poses an annoyance and, at worst, impacts quality of life.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-noise-in-nyc-2018.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (2015-T-5) Auditors determined that the procedures used by Westchester officials to certify students for state … the majority of the contracted work is being completed by disabled workers. Auditors also looked at the role that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… state Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) used a catering company which tacked on $20,000 in excessive costs, … state Division of Military and Naval Affairs DMNA used a catering company which tacked on $20000 in excessive costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recovery