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XII.4.E Electronic Invoicing – XII. Expenditures
… through the BSC approval workflow. If a Business Unit user who does not work for the BSC submits a voucher into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4e-electronic-invoicingPoughkeepsie City School District - Procurement and Claims Auditing (2019M-16)
… Key Findings The Board did not: Seek competition for professional services totaling approximately $1.6 million … a total of $968,545 during the audit period. The Director for Technology: Circumvented the procurement policy and … totaling $71,226 during the audit period, including $4,596 for shipping costs. Key Recommendations Ensure purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2019mHudson Housing Authority – Information Technology (2019M-224)
Determine whether Authority officials ensured IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use access and loss
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)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Oceanside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/24/oceanside-union-free-school-district-monitoring-internet-use-2022m-195XI-A.6 Auto-Sourcing Purchase Orders – XI-A. Purchasing
… of this section is to describe the available methods for creating auto-sourced POs and to explain the process for each. For online agencies, there are three situations in which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a6-auto-sourcing-purchase-ordersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… state dropped 27.1 percent in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller … of hope in June, second quarter sales tax figures show how deep the COVID-19 pandemic is cutting into municipal … on consumer behavior. We'll be watching July closely to see the impact of the phased-in openings in different …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 1036
… and an e-mail address in order to establish an online account. Employees can go to TreasuryDirect’s website at … down menu to select it. Enter TreasuryDirect’s preprinted bank transit number (051736158) in the BankID: field. Enter … amount provided by the employee in the Amount: field. The minimum amount is $1.00 per pay period. Requests to deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1036-new-us-treasury-securities-direct-deposit-form-ac-3245Cost-of-Living Adjustment
… to be calculated based on 50 percent of the annual rate of inflation, measured at the end of the State fiscal … highest benefit. This Year’s COLA Increase The September 2024 COLA is 1.8 percent, for a maximum annual increase of … increases you’ve received since you became eligible. Your 2024 COLA is the difference between Last Month and This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentTown of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key … Board (Board) did not create adequate written IT policies for network user access, online banking and breach … The Board did not require IT security awareness training for computer users. Key Recommendations Review user access on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Overview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… conference expenses. One of the purposes of this guide is to provide you with an overview of key elements that you … of the local government or school district. In addition to policy development, this guide also includes practical … information pertinent to volunteer firefighters and online training. We have provided legal references, whenever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… with the IT vendor. Establish adequate safeguards for online banking transactions. Implement strong access and …
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)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Fishers Island Union Free School District (District) … plans (CAPs), Proposed and final annual budgets, Schedule of reserve funds, School District and property tax report cards, Board …
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)
… Board did not conduct a proper audit of claims, including online payments and cash withdrawals. Service providers were … providers from having direct access to the Library’s bank accounts. Establish policies and procedures to ensure …
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)
… protected because the Treasurer used her personal computer to maintain District financial records and perform online … all District records from her own personal computer to the District computer. District officials agreed with our … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
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
… released the following statement today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal … instead used his position to enrich himself at the expense of his community. He was ordered to pay back what he stole, … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingReporting 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-formatsAlternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… Pay, in full, all outstanding amortizations plus interest; and Submit a Termination Request form. (Return to Top) Program Participation and Withdrawal This program is closed to new entrants. … To withdraw from the program, an authorized person from your organization — either the CEO or CFO, or a person …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-programTown of Grand Island - Information Technology (2019M-34)
… did not monitor Internet usage for computer use policy (CUP) compliance. Town officials did not review the inventory … and implement procedures to monitor Internet usage for CUP compliance. Periodically review the inventory of IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/23/town-grand-island-information-technology-2019m-34State Agencies Bulletin No. 1835
… employees who have no direct deposit record by Department ID. This query has a DEPT ID prompt and displays the following fields: Employee Name, … entry of direct deposit forms. Agencies who participate in NYS Payroll Online (NYSPO) should also encourage employees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1835-new-queries-identify-employees-receiving-paper-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Berkshire , Chestertown Fire District , Town of DeKalb , Town of Hartford , Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District . "In today's fiscal … 31, 2015, these policies had a combined cash surrender value of $119,871. Because General Municipal Law only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits