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Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… and also manages all user accounts and permissions. Audit Summary The Town Board (Board) and officials did not develop … and adopt an IT contingency plan or breach notification policy, periodically test data backups or provide employees … use. Although the Town’s Computer and Internet Use Policy in the employee manual prohibits employees from using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25State Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality … State enrolled in NYSPO. Background: It is essential that the NYS Payroll System (PayServ) contains correct and current … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census, ranking 38th in the country, New York State Comptroller DiNapoli said today. … percent of New York households have responded compared to the national average of 62 percent. He urged New Yorkers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… did not match the amount disbursed on the canceled check image. In addition, we reviewed 123 of these disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Schenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… $134.9 million among three bank accounts earning from no interest to 2.8 percent interest. Audit Summary While the County’s investments were … also did not monitor investments, formally solicit interest rate quotes or consider other legally permissible … also did not monitor investments formally solicit interest rate quotes or consider other legally permissible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5New York Institute for Special Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by the New York Institute for Special Education (Institute) on its Consolidated Fiscal … primarily on expenses claimed on the Institute’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 and certain expenses claimed on its CFRs for the 2 fiscal years ended June 30, 2019. About the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/18/new-york-institute-special-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lee (Town) Town Board (Board) effectively manage the … April 25, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A key measure of a town’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63UCPA of Cayuga County d.b.a. E. John Gavras Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Gavras Center’s preschool special education services pay tuition to the Gavras Center using reimbursement rates set by … in turn, reimburses the counties for a portion of the tuition paid. SED sets the special education rates based on … on the Gavras Center’s CFRs and to the Gavras Center’s tuition reimbursement rates, as warranted. Remind Gavras …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/05/ucpa-cayuga-county-dba-e-john-gavras-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMontrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area The claims audit is often the last line of defense for preventing … documentation indicating that the services outlined in the rental agreement were rendered. A claim totaling $17,812 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsTown of Elmira Fire District No. 1 – Long-Term Planning (2025M-51)
… to analyze reserve balance trends and forward to April 2, 2025 to estimate vehicle replacement costs, useful life and … to the Board. The District’s budgeted appropriations for 2025 totaled $920,505 and the District’s vehicle capital … balance totaled $971,000 as of December 31, 2024. Audit Summary District officials did not establish or adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/town-elmira-fire-district-no-1-long-term-planning-2025m-51Controls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, … in our initial audit report. Of the initial report’s five audit recommendations, three have been partially … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative-followTown of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Guilderland (Town) officials … of services, periodically test backups, or provide IT security awareness training. As a result, Town officials … personal use, such as entertainment, news media, personal finance, email, shopping, travel, personal health and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61Village of Weedsport – Financial Management (2025M-76)
… manage fund balance? Audit Period March 1, 2022 – June 6, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A village’s fund balance, the difference between revenues and … and sewer funds totaling $696,548 (44 percent of the upcoming year’s budget) and $336,015 (94 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-weedsport-financial-management-2025m-76Homeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… we observed the SUS outreach team drive up to a train station parking lot and sit in the vehicle for approximately three minutes prior to leaving. The … the outreach team made this referral without leaving their vehicle. Key Recommendations Develop and establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadState Agencies Bulletin No. 1760
… Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 02 in the title of Racing Inspector at the Gaming Commission are eligible to … of FEE and Is assigned to a track location in the title of Racing Inspector during the month of July 2019 An employee … Clothing Allowance for employees in titles other than Racing Inspector. Agency Actions Employee Reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1760-2019-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-title-racingDiNapoli: Town of Bennington Audit Leads to Arrest
… but not deposited in the town’s bank accounts, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The clerk, … case,” said District Attorney O’Geen. “These cases are time consuming because of the volumes of paperwork and … is included in the final audit. For a copy of the report visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-town-bennington-audit-leads-arrestDiNapoli Announces New Technology Investment Through Contour Venture Partners
… a New York City-based technology company specializing in boosting sales through tracking website visitor activity, received venture funding through Contour … today. The investment was made through the Fund’s In-State Private Equity Program which makes investments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-new-technology-investment-through-contour-venture-partnersOpinion 2001-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to dissolve district when assets are sold to town) -- Property (meaning of for purpose of Town Law §198[12]) … Whether a lighting district comprised wholly of corporate and nonresidentowned property and for which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-15State Agencies Bulletin No. 2105
… and processing future SDF payments for specific nursing titles. Affected Employees All employees who meet the … amount changes (Civil Service Law 130.6) for specific nursing titles. Effective Dates The changes to Earnings Code … Criteria Employees in one of the titles appearing on the Nursing Titles Reallocation list who are receiving Earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2105-change-shift-differential-payment-amounts-specific-nursing-titles