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North Tonawanda City School District – Information Technology (2023M-102)
… School District (District) officials properly secured user account access to the network and managed user account permissions in financial and student information … Key Findings District officials properly managed user account permissions in the financial application but did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/03/north-tonawanda-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-102Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Information
This guidance document discusses the importance of proper fiscal oversight by local and school district officials during these unprecedented times.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cares-act-information-guidance.pdfStay Informed – Career Plan
… Your retirement benefits are an important part of a solid … you understand your benefits and stay informed. Register for Retirement Online , a convenient and secure way to … information, view and update beneficiaries, and apply for a loan. Review your Member Annual Statement carefully and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/stay-informedNanuet Union Free School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Plan (2022M-135)
Determine whether Nanuet Union Free School District (District) officials ensured network user accounts were needed and whether officials adopted an adequate Information Technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/nanuet-union-free-school-district-2022-135.pdfOpinion 92-41
… to certain other types of emergencies (see Town Law, §176[16], [22]; General Municipal Law, §§209, 209-b; Volunteer … a municipality, the power should be denied" ( In re Piers Old Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11, North River, in City of New York , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41Economic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… and enhanced unemployment benefits provided through the federal relief packages. NYS GDP Just Over $1.4 Trillion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the law, … his community,” said DiNapoli. “Taxpayers have the right to expect their public officials, including law enforcement … times over many years, it is my humble recommendation to the Legislature that it increase its funding. These highly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… provisions with respect to: disclosure of interest in legislation before a local governing body; holding of … The Model Code defines "relative" to include a specified list of persons having a family relationship with a municipal … ethics? Yes. Although this Model Code includes a specified list of individuals defined as "relatives," each municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsRichfield Springs Central School District - Fixed Assets (2019M-140)
… Determine whether fixed assets were recorded and accounted for properly. Key Findings Fixed asset and disposal policies … Board approval. Key Recommendations Establish a threshold for inventorying and recording fixed assets and update … Determine whether fixed assets were recorded and accounted for properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/20/richfield-springs-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2019m-140Town of Urbana – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2022M-14)
Determine whether the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/urbana-2022-14.pdfOtselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
Determine whether Otselic Valley Central School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/otselic-valley-2022-58.pdfNewark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
Determine whether Newark Valley Central School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/newark-valley-2022-60.pdfHudson City School District – Information Technology (2020M-157)
Determine whether Hudson City School District (District) officials ensured information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/hudson-city-2020-157.pdfAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… the required transition plans and has fallen short in providing counties with needed guidance on moving forward … its recently released 911 plan, monitor counties progress in implementing the NG911 system and improve its … during the COVID-19 pandemic, have left counties in limbo. The plan was finally released in April 2025, three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911UnitedHealthcare – Overpayments for Out-of-Network Anesthesia Services Provided at In-Network Ambulatory Surgery Centers
… Purpose To determine whether UnitedHealthcare overpaid for out-of-network anesthesia services provided at Ambulatory … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Empire Plan provides its members with four … processes and pays claims from health care providers for services provided to Empire Plan members, and Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/13/unitedhealthcare-overpayments-out-network-anesthesia-services-provided-network-ambulatoryComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … did not ensure purchases were made at the lowest cost, in compliance with the town’s procurement policy, and used … revenues collected were recorded and deposited. In addition, the board attempted to segregate cash receipt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … $231,174 to 20 vendors without obtaining the required number of quotes as required by their purchasing policy. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsValley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-154)
Determine whether the Board of Education (Board) and Valley Central School District (District) officials ensured the District’s information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/valley-central-2020-154.pdfIndian Lake Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-15)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s claims auditing process for the … $6.3 million. Key Finding The Board did not appoint a claims auditor, nor did it perform the claims auditing function. Key Recommendation Ensure that a deliberate and thorough audit of all claims is conducted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/indian-lake-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-15Greater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
Determine whether the Greater Amsterdam School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly managed the District’s capital project (project) that includes building improvements and safety upgrades.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/greater-amsterdam-2022-50.pdf