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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… and models," DiNapoli said. "We have laws on the books to make certain that children are working with permits, and … However, the amount owed to most child performers is small, ranging from $1 to $100. The Comptroller's office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersDiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… is encouraging New Yorkers who face college expenses to open a 529 College Savings account to start saving now to help with the costs of getting a degree. According to the … is encouraging New Yorkers who face college expenses to open a 529 College Savings account to start saving now to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oswego County … District Attorney Anthony J. DiMartino, Jr., and the New York State Police today announced the indictment of … for their partnership in ensuring justice will be served.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help … Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsArea #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… process may have access to a specific IT resource, such as a particular software program or database. For example, … containing employee names and Social Security numbers. The first step in implementing adequate access controls is determining what level and type of protection is appropriate for various resources (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controlsXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide … available in the SFS, including: using individual invoice lines for individual invoice items. copying purchase order and/or receiving … Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $171,438 were not properly identified or recorded; and the purchasing department did not prepare and distribute unique … Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (Orange County) District … adequately secure user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard personal, private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Due Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… before transferring, or escheating, the property to New York State. This process, called due diligence, is not only … matches the registered email address on record with the holder or a verifiable login by the owner using a website or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsSea Breeze Volunteer Fire Association Inc. – Board Oversight (2018M-273)
… The lack of any meaningful Board oversight resulted in noncompliance with the majority of applicable laws, bylaw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/02/19/sea-breeze-volunteer-fire-association-inc-board-oversightSouth Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… and secure. District officials improperly allowed a third-party administrator to access a District bank account. The Board’s online banking policy … conduct online banking and none of the employees involved in online banking received Internet security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164Jefferson County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-10)
… enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim … restitution obligations. The Department retained $18,589 in restitution that could have been used to pay victims with … Department cannot account for $1,879 that was deposited in the restitution account. In addition, officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/jefferson-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-10Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… account balances totaling $1.1 million at May 31, 2023 in the accounting records. Comply with New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Uniondale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-61)
… Supervisor did not: Establish written procedures for granting, changing and disabling nonstudent network user … Recommendations Develop and adhere to written procedures for granting, changing and disabling nonstudent network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/uniondale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-61Town of North Collins – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-99)
… 20, 2015. Background The Town of North Collins is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 3,500. The Town is governed by … including cash and fund balance accounts, during 2012 in an attempt to correct errors. As a result, improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/04/town-north-collins-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-99Former Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing $23000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… to as marijuana or recreational marijuana, in New York State. MRTA also establishes rules for the collection and … products sold within their jurisdiction. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) is responsible for making AUC tax … tax returns and remitted payment of taxes due to the State Department of Taxation and Finance (Tax). However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Five Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018 (2019-S-3)
To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the five fiscal years ended March 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19s3.pdfRockland County – Court and Trust Funds (2019M-45)
Determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period 01/01/2013 - 08/15/18
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/rockland-45.pdfOpinion 2000-5
… and Road Repair Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys from the highway fund to) -- Highway Fund (transfer of moneys from to a snow and ice … and road repair reserve fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §6-f: HIGHWAY LAW §141: Surplus moneys originally raised and … surplus moneys originally appropriated by a town for town highway snow and ice removal may be paid into a snow and ice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Ballston Area Recreation Commission , Longwood Public Library and the Upper Mohawk Valley Regional Water Board . … from the soccer concession stand. Longwood Public Library – Bank Account Management (Suffolk County) Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0