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Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… types of audit functions are separate and distinct, and it’s important to understand the intended protection each is … the RFP template below and modify it to suit your district’s needs. "Sample Request for Proposals (RFP) for External …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesCost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs
… you should always look for ways to contain health insurance costs without cutting current benefit levels. … of health benefits for retirees. Self-Fund Your Health Insurance Instead of continually paying premiums to an insurance company, consider self-funding a health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costsAvailable Pension Payment Options – State Police Plan
… Single Life Allowance (Option 0) This option provides the maximum … benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon your … the same monthly benefit amount you were receiving for life. If your beneficiary is your spouse, at the time of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/available-pension-payment-optionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… report. Several of the strategies the program plans to implement are scheduled to begin with the 2016-2017 school year. State Education … initial audit report. This included implementing controls to prevent the payment of pharmacy claims for quantities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… Developmental Disabilities Services Offices (DDSOs): Metro NY (the Bronx and Manhattan), Brooklyn, Bernard M. Fineson (Queens), and Staten Island. Per OPWDD and information obtained from the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Department – Credit Cards (Erie County) Of the credit card purchases totaling $216,961 examined, purchases totaling … guidelines. Although the board approved the credit card bills for payment, it did not ensure the related voucher … County) District officials did not ensure that credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… determine if the State Education Department (Department) is providing effective oversight to ensure school compliance with required fire safety procedures … 1, 2013 through May 18, 2016. Background The Department is responsible for overseeing school fire safety and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceFranklin Square Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2025M-93)
… ensure the District’s website provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial and … (Superintendent) is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) contained within … did not ensure the District’s website provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/17/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2025m-93Canisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Claims Auditing (2025M-84)
… appointed claims auditor properly audit claims prior to payment? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – June 5, 2025 … district before they are paid or appoint a claims auditor to assume the board’s powers and duties to audit and approve claims. A proper claims audit ensures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/31/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2025m-84Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Blooming Grove , Village of Cayuga Heights , Greenville Fire District #1 , Hauppauge … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Blooming Grove Village of Cayuga Heights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Montauk Fire District – Payroll - Advanced Life Support Employees (2024M-153)
… The District’s 13 ALS employees use a combination of sign-in sheets and a biometric timeclock (finger reader) to help … they are properly compensated for all the time worked. In 2023, the District’s payroll for ALS employees totaled … of the increased hourly rate went undetected, resulting in a total overpayment of $8,690. The District’s inconsistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/25/montauk-fire-district-payroll-advanced-life-support-employees-2024m-153NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… for its products and impact or delay its projects, it has not yet provided meaningful analysis of how the globally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeState Agencies Bulletin No. 572
… cycle. The report will be available in Control-D on the Friday morning before the check date of the pay period being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/572-automated-correction-report-transaction-changes-time-entry-pageReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Report 2021-S-15 ). About the Program OMH’s mission is … this, OMH developed the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Plan) in 2014. The Plan aims to rebalance the agency’s … Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan Report 2021S15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followSecurity Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… if applicable. If all computer users were provided with IT security training but that training occurred six … as well. Some questions are followed by a suggested step you can take to verify and better understand the answer … reasonableness (i.e., does the inventory make sense given what you know about the local government or school and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… amNewYork on Saturday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed is … directing my office to identify ways to enhance New York State residents’ personal finance knowledge and understanding … than people with lower financial know-how. In New York state, during last year’s legislative session, eight bills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… the Program New York State’s land area of 30.2 million acres comprises almost 19 million acres of forest, which provide many public benefits, … and outdoor recreation opportunities. Of the 19 million acres, about 14 million acres (74%) are privately owned. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… Michaelle C. Solages today urged Governor Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that passed both houses at the end of … hard for this legislation, and I urge the Governor to sign it and enhance public trust in state contracting during … and Assemblymember Solages in urging the Governor to sign this vital piece of legislation.” Assemblymember Solages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks Answers From Companies on Sexual Harassment and Racial Discrimination
… , Tesla Inc. and Starbucks Corp. requesting they report on their efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination … to sexual abuse or harassment or discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, … assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-answers-companies-sexual-harassment-and-racial-discriminationV.3.E Programs – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… ranges are assigned to agencies, beginning with the 1xxxx series, to keep the values unique across New York State. … name. Additional ranges are assigned the next available series of codes. Non-appropriated expenditure transactions … can be found on SFS Coach and submit it to helpdesk@sfs.ny.gov . Guide to Financial Operations REV. 10/22/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3e-programs