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DiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… public authorities through their Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is achieving the desired outcomes or is targeting … and their needs. “New York’s Cyber Incident Response Team plays a vital role in safeguarding our infrastructure … Schenectady and Schuyler; cities including New York, Buffalo, Yonkers, Long Beach and Olean; towns including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Urges State to Improve Nursing Home Equipment Inspections
The state Department of Health DOH should be doing more to insure that nursing homes are properly inspecting maintaining and testing their medical equipment according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-urges-state-improve-nursing-home-equipment-inspectionsMalverne Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-120)
… The Malverne Union Free School District (District) is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The … operates four schools with approximately 1,700 students, is governed by a five-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/malverne-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-120Central Square Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-292)
… Background The Central Square Central School District is located in the Towns of Amboy, Constantia, Hastings, … operates seven schools with approximately 3,800 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/central-square-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-292Berkshire Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-310)
… school district located on the grounds of the Berkshire Farm Center in the Town of Canaan, Columbia County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/berkshire-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-310Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… requires. As a result, they could not demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. While … meeting minutes, District officials have developed a plan to use $5.4 million from four general fund reserves for a … not established. Key Recommendations Review reserve funds to determine whether they are necessary and reasonably …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165West Hempstead Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-116)
… use of reserve funds and update these plans periodically. Explore and pursue opportunities to reduce expenditures or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/18/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-116New Rochelle City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-377)
… 30, 2013. Background The New Rochelle City School District is located in the City of New Rochelle in Westchester County … with 11,068 students and 2,146 employees. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/new-rochelle-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-377Richland Fire District – Board Oversight (2016M-374)
… on behalf of the Department a tax on the premiums of fire insurance policies written on property by out-of-state insurers. General fund budgeted … for 2016 totaled $72,920. Key Findings The out-of-state insurance tax, known as foreign fire insurance money, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/01/27/richland-fire-district-board-oversight-2016m-374Opinion 88-65
… receive a copy of a receipt or receipts pursuant to the "Freedom of Information Law" (Public Officers Law, §84, et … authorized to render advisory opinions regarding the Freedom of Information Law, for its opinion in this regard. Aside from obtaining copies under the "Freedom of Information Law", we believe that a town may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Fort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… Determine whether the District maintained adequate fund balances. Key Findings The District’s financial … tax certiorari challenge. As a result, unrestricted fund balance as of June 30, 2019 totaled less than 1 percent … for revenue enhancement, cost savings opportunities and to fund the tax certiorari liability. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245Roslyn Union Free School District – Cash Receipts (2016M-241)
… 30, 2016. Background The Roslyn Union Free School District is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The … operates five schools with approximately 3,300 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/roslyn-union-free-school-district-cash-receipts-2016m-241Lowville Academy and Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-154)
Determine whether claims were adequately documented were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mOpinion 95-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer … This is response to your inquiry concerning the use, in a sewer district, of personal property owned by the town. … You indicate that the town owns a supply of sand that is in excess of its own needs for the foreseeable future. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Ausable Fishers Island Waste Management District Town of Guilderland Plattsburgh Housing Authority Town of Salem and the Westbury Water District
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… cash receipts and establishes an inventory process for garbage bags and garbage disposal stickers. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Clarence Fire District , Town of East Hampton , Town of Elmira , City of Lockport and the City … or RFPs for eight purchases totaling $194,308. Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (Suffolk County) Auditors found … completed audits of the Clarence Fire District Town of East Hampton Town of Elmira City of Lockport and the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… of individuals for theft and money laundering in Monroe County, and the indictment of several individuals for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsOpinion 93-23
… the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Electrical Services (chair of planning board who performs work for town and private parties) -- Interest in Contract (chair of planning board in contract with town for electrical … AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (electrical contractor as chair of board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 803: Whether an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Bellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
Bellevue Fire District 9 Procurement 2018M5
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5