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Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-145)
… They did not establish comprehensive written procedures for managing network user accounts. Forty-eight network user … Recommendations Establish comprehensive written procedures for managing network user accounts. Regularly review enabled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/10/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-network-userDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… observed the conditions at these shelters and reviewed shelter records for a sample of dogs that were seized during … also showed the department generally completed required inspections in a timely fashion. But of approximately 2,000 inspections that were reviewed, 290 exceeded the time frame …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent … year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from July to September totaled $4.3 … decline of nearly 22 percent in sales tax revenue for the third quarter was the main driver behind the overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 27.1 percent … which was $1.2 billion less than last year. Collections for the month of June showed some improvement in most … local collections would likely have been worse if not for changes implemented in 2019 related to taxing sales made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… in 2018, up 4.4 percent from 2017, according to an annual report that summarizes the performance of IDAs issued today … from Industrial Development Agencies continue to produce jobs across the state, but in the past couple of years the … and the impact on local government budgets.” DiNapoli’s report found: The state’s 109 active IDAs provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… to schools on how to report incidents; improved its site visit processes to help enhance school safety and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … Train crews consist of two members: a Train Operator (TO) and a Conductor – both of whom have direct responsibility … and proper operation of Transit trains. Employees new to the TO and Conductor positions must go through Induction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Finger Lakes Horizon Economic … payment penalties totaling $30,664. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State … open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XIV.9 Statewide Financial System Imaging and Attachment Guidance – XIV. Special Procedures
… This section provides agencies with an overview of the Imaging and Attachment feature of the Statewide Financial … Specifically, this section discusses document collection, imaging, verifying, and attaching. It also discusses handling … regulations; and Documents pertaining to land claims. IMAGING AND ATTACHING DOCUMENTS Imaging should be integrated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv9-statewide-financial-system-imaging-and-attachment-guidanceDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… DiNapoli today said there are some positive developments for the state’s fiscal recovery from the pandemic, including … government, in his review of the Executive Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22, as amended by the … DOB plans to use this to prepay debt service payments for budget gap relief in subsequent years. After that, budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerDiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… the following statement regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation that would have increased transparency on … that bypass routine oversight. Without public disclosure of how taxpayer money is being used, it raises questions … the following statement regarding Gov Kathy Hochuls veto of legislation that would have increased transparency on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationTown of Hamburg - Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (2019M-79)
… all tags issued. Rental fees were not accurately entered in the financial system, as the rental agent does not provide … office to ensure that rental fees are accurately entered in the financial system. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-woodlawn-beach-state-park-receipts-2019m-79Johnsburg Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2018M-150)
… for. Key Findings Collections totaling $26,598 for 10 fundraising activities were not supported by adequate … District employees did not submit any documentation to show how funds from 10 cash advances totaling $19,997 were … adequate documentation to support collections. Monitor the status of cash advances and prepare reconciliations to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/01/johnsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2018mBelleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-23)
… did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and cost. Achievable terms are feasible and within the contractor’s influence, given the available resources and … Time-bound terms impose specific deadlines by which the contractor must perform. At a minimum, SMART contract terms … and the actions that will occur in the event the contractor does not comply with contract terms (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/record-of-activities-nyslrs-031925.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2019
OSC makes recommendations to agencies and other organizations it audits on how to improve data quality and reporting, and implement effective controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2019.pdfDecarbonization Advisory Panel Report - April 2019
A report on how the Fund can best mitigate investment risks stemming from climate change and maximize opportunities from the new, low-carbon economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/decarbonization-advisory-panel-2019.pdfNYSLRS Record of Activities - Elected and Appointed Officials
This webinar will explain how the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) determines service credit for Elected and Appointed Officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-roa-elected-and-appointed-officials-031826.pdfNew Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… Update the procurement policy to clearly identify when and how District officials will seek competition for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153