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Port Byron Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-119)
… officials did not establish written policies or procedures to add or disable user accounts. The District had a total of … and one generic account. Sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Establish written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/24/port-byron-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-119South Orangetown Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-24)
… network user accounts were adequately managed. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses which we communicated confidentially to officials, we found District officials did not: Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/south-orangetown-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-24Opinion 2001-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … must address certain specified subjects, including private employment in conflict with official duties, may regulate or … private remuneration and whether the duties of the private employment directly involve the procurement, preparation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Baldwin Union Free School District , Catskill Central … municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … overtime. There was no documented pre-approval for any of the overtime reviewed and all overtime was approved after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsIncorporated Village of Garden City – Check Signing (2021M-39)
… policy. Key Findings The Village’s check signing process does not comply with Village policy and the Village Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/09/incorporated-village-garden-city-check-signing-2021m-39New GASB Standards
… fiscal year 2024-25 annual financial statements. GASBS 101 is an update to GASBS 16 and requires the State to consider … in the reporting system as well as long-term maintenance is much appreciated. GASB Reporting Tools Information on all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… IT security awareness training. Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (Schenectady County) The … or ensure the constitution was followed. As a result, the company was unable to confirm all money was recorded and … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 91-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-21County of Rockland – Budget Review (B18-6-11)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/05/county-rockland-budget-review-b18-6-11Rockland County - Budget Review (B17-6-16)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to exceed $96 million to liquidate the … each year, starting with the fiscal year during which it was authorized to issue obligations and for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b17-6-16Eastern Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Information Technology (2023M-93)
… Services (BOCES) officials managed user account access to the network and financial application. Key Findings … Although BOCES officials restricted user account access to the financial application, they did not adequately manage … In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses that were confidentially communicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/10/13/eastern-suffolk-board-cooperative-educational-services-information-technology-2023mCounty of Rockland - Budget Review (B19-6-9)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to exceed $96 million to liquidate the … each year, starting with the fiscal year during which it was authorized to issue obligations and for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/08/county-rockland-budget-review-b19-6-9DiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employers' Retirement System Contribution Rates for 2023-2024
… rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). Employers’ average contribution rates for … 11.6% to 13.1% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.0% to 27.8% of payroll for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employers-retirement-system-contribution-rates-2023-2024Village of Tuxedo Park - Board Oversight (2018M-66)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of Village operations to safeguard resources. Key Findings Incompatible duties are … the Clerk/Treasurer and Deputy Clerk/Treasurer with little to no oversight by the Board. Competition was not sought for … reviewed. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/02/village-tuxedo-park-board-oversight-2018m-66BOCES Milk Bidding (2018-MS-2)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released four letter reports to the following BOCES: Capital Region [pdf] , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/07/27/boces-milk-bidding-2018-ms-2Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-190)
… adequate network controls for nonstudent user accounts to help prevent unauthorized access. As a result, the District has an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the District network and potential loss of … data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses that were confidentially communicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-userGouverneur Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2023M-34)
… or file Medicaid-reimbursement claims to recover part of the costs associated with these services. As a result, the … consent forms, documenting the eligible services provided and submitting claims for Medicaid reimbursement. District officials agreed with our recommendation and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/gouverneur-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2023m-34Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… action to address weaknesses identified in the certified public accountant’s report. Also, controls over information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… action to address weaknesses identified in the certified public accountant’s report. Also, controls over information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… Housing costs in New York City and the surrounding suburbs have grown more than 68% over the last decade, the largest increase among selected major metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to a new … household expenses, compared to 34% nationally. Renters Most Burdened By Housing Costs One million tenants or 53% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-cities