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Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report, … the problems we identified in our initial report. Of the two recommendations in our original audit, one was … in this report. … To assess the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… or reimbursements are authorized. The Office of the New York State Comptroller would be pleased to assist you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Jonathans Law Report 2017S67
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial report, … 2015-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for assessing all real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… that goods and services were accurately paid and purchased in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the Board … that goods and services were accurately paid and purchased in accordance with the Districts procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-281
… Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge serves the entire year at one salary; or The prorated … adjustment in the final paycheck of the year provided the Judge’s statutory salary is not evenly divisible by 26 pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-281-2019-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation that operates North America’s … deal with emergency situations. Training for all positions is conducted both in the classroom and in various train …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1796
… maximum salary limit for members of ORP and VDC in Tier 6. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal … Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the 2020 plan year, which is the calendar year for ORP and VDC Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1796-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… in the country, New York still lags behind other states when it comes to its rainy day reserves, according to a … is particularly sensitive to economic downturns, which can put a significant strain on our budget.” The state’s two … state’s statutory rainy day reserves. Additional deposits up to a limit of 1 percent of General Fund revenues should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… with contract requirements. We identified opportunities for improved oversight, particularly regarding contractor … are outcome-based and correlate to Department expectations for the individual programs it is funding and to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followRipley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and … District officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. The Board and District officials: … appropriations and appropriated fund balance, resulting in surplus fund balance exceeding the 4 percent statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Town of Ithaca – Justice Court Operations (2021M-13)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Ithaca (Town) Justices collected, deposited, disbursed, … and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Audit Results The Justices collected, deposited, disbursed, recorded and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/30/town-ithaca-justice-court-operations-2021m-13Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… report, Management of Invasive Species (Report 2019-S-26 ) . About the Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been … to crops and livestock, and are deemed "invasive." In New York, invasive species management is a collaborative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… They are the first responders and provide a safety net of services for New Yorkers. The federal government needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… File Assessment Roll Verification Form Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) … by parcel on a School District Assessment Adjustment Form [pdf] . Instructions for completing the form are found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster … the foster care program, including placing children in foster care settings, certifying and approving certain … initial audit examined whether OCFS has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followTown of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Randolph (Town) Town Justice (Justice) accurately … all fines and fees in a timely manner. Key Findings The Justice accurately recorded, deposited, disbursed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76Millbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss. Key … officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access use andor loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsNiagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… Falls City School District (District) students enrolled in out-of-district programs were accurately calculated and … Findings Tuition billings for District students enrolled in out-of-district programs were not always accurately … $71,000 and may have overpaid for three students in foster care and three students in McKinney-Vento status by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Signal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 18 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Signal Maintenance, Inspection, … assigned section locations. Signal maintenance is critical in preventing subway delays. MIT work is performed based on … work, including: a description of the device, the interval in which the MIT should be performed, each test/task …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-follow