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NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… The city’s Department of Education can and should do more to protect students.” “Fixing complex issues like … to improve it, relying on analysis of the data recorded to do so. Accurate and transparent reporting — or communication … discrimination, depression, and suicide. The DOE must do better to protect students from bullying and to train …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… that the Governor and the Legislature have completed work on the 2017-18 state budget. The agreement provides new … that the Governor and the Legislature have completed work on the 201718 state budget The agreement provides new funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetNorth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… the oversight of the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … The North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Queensbury, … or invoices. Key Recommendations Approve all payments for purchases made by committees. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overMattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-131)
… Key Recommendations Enforce the District’s policy that does not allow confirming purchase orders. Approve claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018mJefferson Community College – Procurement (2017M-156)
… $28.7 million. Key Finding The College’s purchasing policy does not address insurance coverage and competitive methods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/jefferson-community-college-procurement-2017m-156Terryville Fire District – Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-136)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties for the period January 1, 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/09/08/terryville-fire-district-treasurers-duties-2017m-136Walton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238Central Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … The Central Valley School District is located in the Towns of Columbia, Frankfort, German Flatts, Herkimer, Litchfield, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/central-valley-school-district-claims-audit-2015m-129X.4.B Address – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self-Service Portal webpage at … . After signing into the Vendor Self-Service Portal, the vendor will be able to add or update their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4b-addressGloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library’s internal controls … The Gloversville Public Library is located in the City of Gloversville, Fulton County, and serves the approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81Town of Hamburg - Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (2019M-79)
… Objective Determine whether officials properly accounted for Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts. Key Findings Daily tally and gate summary sheets for entrance fees were not accurately completed. As a result, … to determine whether employees properly collected fees for all tags issued. Rental fees were not accurately entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-hamburg-woodlawn-beach-state-park-receipts-2019m-79Schodack Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-85)
… ECA records to ensure compliance with the Regulations. 62 of the 69 collections reviewed lacked adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/schodack-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2019m-85Honeoye Central School District – Payroll (2015M-277)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll process … Honeoye Central School District is located in the Towns of Richmond, Canadice, Bristol, South Bristol and West …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/honeoye-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-277Opinion 2000-12
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … salaries for family members who serve as various town officers. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et … 491 NYS2d 358; Matter of Tuxedo Conservation and Taxpayers Association v Town Board of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-12Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… difficult times may lie ahead, depending on the effects of what happens in Washington." The November update to the … fiscal years 2018 through 2021 projects budget gaps of $3.2 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2019, $2.3 billion in FY … than those projected in June, reflecting the impact of a citywide savings program and better-than-expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… New York City lacks needed guidelines and policies for agencies’ use of artificial intelligence … in facial recognition software, particularly for groups other than white males. However, it has not set a standard of … which are required every five years for buildings over six stories tall. The audit also found that none of the agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsArtificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess New York City’s progress in establishing an appropriate governance structure over the … and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have been using AI to … potential bias of facial recognition, particularly against groups other than white males. It further states that NYPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2168
… name and Social Security Number on their employees’ Form W-2. This requirement applies to resident and … this requirement is met prior to the generation of 2023 Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements, OSC and agency … a new card from the SSA, provide the employee with Form SS-5 for completion and submission to the SSA. Verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2168-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… of Health (DOH) could have saved the Medicaid program as much as $146 million over a six-year period if it had helped … mandated requirements. DiNapoli's auditors determined DOH does not identify Medicaid recipients with ESRD, notify ESRD … Medicaid recipients with ESRD and helps guide them on how to apply for and enroll in Medicare. In response to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsXI-A.6 Auto-Sourcing Purchase Orders – XI-A. Purchasing
… a purchase order (PO) from an approved contract release or purchase requisition. This section does not apply to … intervals at which the SFS will automatically create, or stage, POs for contracts. The process is known as “staging … a PO each month, the Agency may choose to release a single PO for a 12-month period where 12 equal payments can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a6-auto-sourcing-purchase-orders