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Tuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… whether Barnard College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Founded in 1889, Barnard … University, students at both schools can enroll in each school’s courses. Barnard offers bachelor’s degrees in nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1045
… agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee Update for certain employees represented by CSEA. Affected Employees Employees represented by CSEA Local 1000 in Bargaining Units 02, 03, 04, 41, 42, 47, 79, 87 and 97 who … moved them to a higher salary level on the CSEA dues chart in 2010 Effective Date(s) Administrative Paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1045-civil-service-employees-association-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-feeDiNapoli Proposes More Transparency for Fire Protection Costs
… more standardized process across New York that implements best practices." DiNapoli's legislation is supported by the … lead to lack of civic understanding, limited participation in budget hearings and special elections, and not enough … notes: As of December 2015, there were 886 fire districts in the state. All 62 cities and many of the state's villages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-proposes-more-transparency-fire-protection-costsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… asphalt and stone products from the low bidders, it may have saved $10,000. Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – … Station Cash Receipts (2015M-334) County officials have established a cash management policy and related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Securities Coordinating Committee
… (SCC) was established by Executive Order of the Governor in 1977 and expanded in 1983 to coordinate the scheduling of … York (DASNY) Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) NYS Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) NYS … Authority (MTA) which also represents the NYC Transit Authority (TA) and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/securities-coordinating-committee2014 Year End Report
… examination was to determine whether payments to claimants and medical providers (claims) by the Workers’ Compensation … in 2014 – the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for Disability Benefits, the Second Injury Fund, and the Fund … in compliance with mandated fee schedules, (iii) contained accounting or computation errors, (iv) were previously …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/2014-year-end-reportArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… to indicate that she had reviewed them. District officials do not periodically review leave accrual records. Key … sign and date the certifications to indicate that they have been approved before the District makes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… with the contract. Ensure that service contracts have reasonable fee structures based on the measurable value of the services provided. … Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mFrontier Central School District – Financial Condition and Mobile Devices (2013M-297)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition and mobile device environment for the period July 1, 2010 through August 22, 2013. Background The Frontier Central School District is located in the Towns of Hamburg and Eden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/frontier-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-mobile-devicesXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… harassment training (that meets the Department of Labor’s model policy and training standards) to all its employees. … not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make … submitting transactions to the OSC Bureau of Contracts for approval. If the selected bidder cannot provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… and to review the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) current investments and assess whether they … events. New York stands with the Ukrainan people. We hope for a peaceful resolution.” The Fund estimates it has $110.8 … State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… controls all phases of a transaction. District officials have also adequately segregated wire transfer duties. Perry … spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Village of Greenwich – Justice Court Operations (2014M-023)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period June 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … The Village of Greenwich is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately 1,750 residents. The … for fines, fees and bail produced from its computerized accounting system. However, there is a weakness with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/05/30/village-greenwich-justice-court-operations-2014m-023Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… functions and information technology to properly account for and safeguard Town assets for the period January 1, 2010, through August 9, 2012. … and an elected Town Supervisor. Budget appropriations for 2012 were approximately $3.8 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Montgomery – Purchasing and Information Technology (2013M-210)
… to review internal controls over the Village’s purchasing and information technology (IT) operations for the period June 1, 2011, through January 9, 2013. … Trustees. The Village’s total general fund appropriations for the 2011-13 fiscal year were approximately $5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/25/village-montgomery-purchasing-and-information-technology-2013m-210Village of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… 18, 2013. Background The Village of Kenmore is located in the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County and has a population of approximately 15,400. … of wastewater processing costs would be reduced by $27,800 in 2011 and $30,000 in 2012, or a two-year savings of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s … policies establishing responsibilities and duties for the Treasurer for handling cash and maintaining accounting … Village’s annual financial report with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Implement compensating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… data. Adopt a Data Backup Policy – Organizations should have a written policy describing their backup procedures. It … scope of backups (e.g., incremental or full) will be based on various factors such as the volume and frequency at which … systems. If that is the case, the organization should have a written agreement with the vendor that clearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Ontario County District Attorney James Ritts announced today that Becky Smith Shaver pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $2000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… the total budget is balanced, the District is relying on one-time federal aid amounts to fund regular teacher … salaries, which are recurring costs the District will have after the federal aid has been spent. The District has … bargaining units and 48 transportation contracts that have or will be expiring at the end of 2020-21, which could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4