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Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network Access and Information Technology Assets (2022M-65)
… safeguarded from unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … and disable unneeded network user accounts resulting in 61 unnecessary accounts. Provide adequate IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/tompkins-seneca-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-access-andCity of Long Beach – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities (2013M-48)
… activities for the period July 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau … water and sewer) was slightly over $6 million. By June 30, 2012, the City’s total unexpended deficit for these major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/07/11/city-long-beach-financial-condition-and-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-2013mOnondaga County Resource Recovery Agency - Transfer Station and Compost Facility Cash Receipts (2018M-217)
Determine whether transfer station and compost facility cash receipts were properly collected recorded and deposited
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/07/19/onondaga-county-resource-recovery-agency-transfer-station-and-compost-facilityTown of Lyonsdale – Financial Condition, Board Oversight and Controls Over Fuel Inventory (2013M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition and … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Lyonsdale is located in Lewis County. The Town is governed … Town of Lyonsdale Financial Condition Board Oversight and Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyonsdale-financial-condition-board-oversight-and-controls-over-fuel-inventoryVillage of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… Background The Village of Rockville Centre is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The Village is … IT. We found that copies of back-up data are not stored in a secure off-site location, and the Board has not … of cash receipts. Review the duties of those involved in the cash receipts process in the recreation center and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationVillage of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 900. … allowing the apparent misappropriation of over $59,000 in Village funds without detection. This occurred because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialCity of Binghamton – Joint Sewage Treatment Facility Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2020M-170)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of … process for overseeing Project activities that included daily onsite inspections documenting: Daily onsite personnel Leak testing results for treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/09/city-binghamton-joint-sewage-treatment-facility-capital-project-planning-andTown of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… and the internal controls over the Clerk’s receipts for the period January 1, 2011, through February 29, 2012. … Town Supervisor and four council members. Appropriations for all funds in the 2012 budget totaled approximately $1.9 … The Board did not adopt detailed policies and procedures for its budget preparation process and the routine monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receiptsDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland Security and … federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act underscores how critical strengthening cybersecurity is across New York. … prevent cyberattacks. Officials said that they did not do surveys or collect data to see how many of the entities it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Former Mechanics at State Police Garage Charged With Public Corruption and Grand Larceny
… to our partnership with the New York State Police and the Madison County District Attorney’s Office, these individuals will now … County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance on this case.” Rapasadi, 57, and Relyea, 64, both of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-mechanics-state-police-garage-charged-public-corruption-and-grand-larcenyThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… and mansion taxes. The MTA has also had chronic difficulty meeting its capital commitment goals. In 2016 through 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund and Coca Cola Reach Agreement on Executive Pay
… salaries, aiming to bring them into closer alignment, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), announced today. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-and-coca-cola-reach-agreement-executive-payNew York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund and The Church Commissioners for England have today written an open … Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners for England, quoted from the open … The New York State Common Retirement Fund and The Church Commissioners for England write open letter to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… revenues. Key Findings District officials did not properly account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues; $4.2 million … that was not properly approved. Key Recommendations Account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues in a special … with legal counsel on the appropriate action regarding the future use of the capital reserve. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… needs assessment shows many capital needs are overdue for attention, according to Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … all aspects of our regional transit system.” To prepare for the release of its five-year capital programs, the MTA … assessment detailing long-term infrastructure priorities for maintaining and improving its system. The last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherMonroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
… chargebacks and paid $128,603 for non-Authority costs in 2018. The Board did not adopt clear professional service … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Authority’s response (Appendix A). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/24/monroe-county-airport-authority-board-oversight-county-chargebacks-andComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Sentencing of Former Mount Vernon Government Official
… Attorney General Letitia James and Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … to the fullest extent of the law,” said Attorney General James. “New York’s public servants have a responsibility to … said Comptroller DiNapoli. “I thank Attorney General James for holding Mr. Porcari accountable and her continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-sentencing-former-mount-vernon-governmentExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Assets … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Revenues Expenses and changes in Net Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Rockland D.A. Announce Middletown Man Arraigned on Grand Larceny Charges
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Ricardy … conducted by Investigators from the Rockland County District Attorney's Special Investigations Unit. “Ricardy … investigation and my partnership with Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II, we uncovered his fraud, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-rockland-da-announce-middletown-man-arraigned-grand-larceny-chargesHarrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (2020M-48)
… the Business Manager prepared and submitted State aid forms for three of these buses. The District unnecessarily … Key Recommendations File the appropriate State aid forms with SED for the remaining four buses identified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/02/harrisville-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-debt-bus