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… If you’re a current or former resident of New York, you may have lost money waiting to be claimed. All claims can be filed online within minutes, … and most are paid within 30 days. We will contact you if any documentation is needed to prove your claim. This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-propertyHudson Housing Authority – Information Technology (2019M-224)
… occur. Create and maintain service level agreements (SLAs) for any IT services provided by third-party vendors. Consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2020/07/10/hudson-housing-authority-information-technology-2019m-224Oceanside Union Free School District – Monitoring Internet Use (2022M-195)
… communicated confidentially to officials, we found that: Six of 40 employees used District computers to access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/24/oceanside-union-free-school-district-monitoring-internet-use-2022m-195State Agencies Bulletin No. 1036
… to purchase electronic U.S. Treasury Securities directly from the Treasury via direct deposit. Employees may now … Treasury-Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) directly from the Treasury. Affected Employees Employees electing to … to purchase electronic US Treasury Securities directly from the Treasury via direct de …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1036-new-us-treasury-securities-direct-deposit-form-ac-3245DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 27.1 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, … Collections for the month of June showed some improvement in most regions. Total collections were down 25.4 percent … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 271 percent in the second quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020Town of Grand Island - Information Technology (2019M-34)
… were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/23/town-grand-island-information-technology-2019m-34Town of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… and breach notification. The Board did not require IT security awareness training for computer users. Key … adopt adequate written IT policies. Require periodic IT security awareness training for personnel who use Town IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Overview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… A well thought out travel and conference policy, specifically designed for your operations, … for establishing effective control over travel and conference expenses. One of the purposes of this guide is to … consider when developing or updating your travel and conference policy. Travel policies and procedures adopted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations The Board should: Adopt … with the IT vendor. Provide IT security awareness training to personnel who use IT assets. District officials generally … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technologyFishers Island Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2023M-28)
… readily access and review information that could be used to make informed decisions. Officials did not post the following information they were required to include on the District’s website: External audit reports … agreed with our findings and have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2023m-28Northville Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2015M-53)
… The Library is a school district public library governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees elected by the residents of the Northville Central School District. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/15/northville-public-library-cash-disbursements-2015m-53Masonville Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-165)
… payment. Audit the Treasurer’s records. Ensure sensitive and personal electronic data was adequately protected because … personal computer to maintain District financial records and perform online banking transactions. Key Recommendations … adequate documentation, auditing claims before payment and annually auditing the Treasurer’s records. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/masonville-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-165NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds: “This police chief swore to … $6,000. My thanks to U.S. Attorney DiGiacomo and the FBI for partnering with my office to hold him accountable.” Past … on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingAlternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… During the 20132014 billing cycle NYSLRS employers could opt in to the Alternative Contribution Stabilization Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-programReporting Formats – Enhanced Reporting
… submit their report as a file or manually in Retirement Online Report types include regular reports adjustments or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formatsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with tools to assist in their efforts to enroll employees in direct deposit. … of Taxation and Finance, Division of the Treasury is mailing all employee paychecks directly to employees. To … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with tools to assist in their efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … collect, record, deposit, disburse or report court money in a timely manner. Neither justice properly pursued … for those cases where defendants failed to appear in court. Over 230 Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL) cases from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… The former treasurer in the village of Riverside, located in Steuben County, stole … in taxpayer funds through extra pay, pocketing cash and using the village’s credit card for personal purchases, … The former treasurer in the village of Riverside located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… P. DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan, and Inspector General for the … Administration,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team, U.S. Attorney Buchanan, and the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General, she has been held accountable.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… one of the world’s premier shopping destinations, topping “best of” lists and drawing visitors from across the globe. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19