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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… (ITS): Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (2017-F-19) (Follow-Up) An initial audit … the execution of the state’s Information Technology Transformation, with little to no evidence that basic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… with incorrect information pertaining to other health insurance coverage that recipients had. By the end of the … and licensed twice; once as a parking lot to accommodate a tenant displaced from an MTA project, and once to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… program. Inaccuracies and system deficiencies were found in two critical databases. Such deficiencies diminish the … Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up) (2017-F-14) An audit issued in June 2016, found weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 763
… have six (6) or more months of continuous service. Please see additional eligibility criteria in the next section. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/763-implementation-bonus-payment-and-other-increases-non-arbitrationAccounts Payable Advisory No. 40
… in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Guidance: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XII, Section 5.E - … has been added, with the following information: In order to account for payments properly, Business Units must always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/40-misc-charge-amount-field-balancing-sectionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2237
… To notify agencies of changes to the file, provide the new file layout, and testing information. Background: The … necessary changes to their internal systems to accept the new layout. Testing of the new layout will occur from August 1, 2024, through August 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2237-changes-nhrp501-agency-master-file-include-additional-fieldsState Agencies Bulletin No. 258
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions on accessing Garnishment panels and interpreting the information on the panels. Effective Date Immediately OSC Actions A new … To provide agencies with instructions on accessing Garnishment panels and interpreting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/258-agency-view-access-paysr-garnishment-panelsState Agencies Bulletin No. 261
… Purpose To notify agencies of changes to the Master File and to provide the Master File layout. Affected Employees Payroll and systems staff in agencies that use the PaySR Master File. Payment Date(s) Paychecks dated June 14, 2001 … To notify agencies of changes to the Master File and to provide the Master File layout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/261-changes-master-fileWest Genesee Central School District - Capital Assets (2023M-128)
Determine whether West Genesee Central School District District officials properly monitored and accounted for capital assets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/west-genesee-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-128Dolgeville Central School District – Fuel Monitoring (2023M-175)
… School District (District) officials adequately accounted for and monitored fuel usage. Key Findings District officials did not adequately account for or monitor fuel usage. As a result, 690 gallons of diesel … valued at $2,064 (23 percent) were not properly accounted for during our 50-day test period. Officials did not: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/dolgeville-central-school-district-fuel-monitoring-2023m-175Tonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… Tonawanda City School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key … (Board) and District officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services. As a … $684,132 without obtaining competitive bids as required by GML Section 103 and the District’s procurement policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Salamanca (City) separation payments were properly authorized, … included $3,400 paid to one employee that did not leave City employment. One payment totaling approximately $45,000 … Determine whether City of Salamanca City separation payments were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Nyack Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-113)
… were adequately managed and monitored. Officials did not: Monitor compliance with the District’s computer acceptable use policy. Maintain a current authorized … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially in a separate letter to officials. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/28/nyack-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-113Chester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)
… Findings District officials did not adequately manage and monitor network user accounts. District officials should … Monitored network user compliance with the District’s computer acceptable use policy (AUP) by reviewing computer website history logs for appropriateness. Sensitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107XI.11.E Retainage – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… - Paying Retainage . Since one of the prerequisites for closing a contract in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is … order associated to the contract (see Section 12.D - Closing Contracts of this Chapter), agencies are encouraged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11e-retainageCanajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… fuel expenditures by at least $10,929, including $8,669 in unnecessary fees, if fuel was purchased through the Office … fuel card vendor began to assess a high-credit risk fee in March 2019. While the District paid high-credit risk fees … paid. Key Recommendations Solicit bids as required and in accordance with the purchasing policy. Thoroughly audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/canajoharie-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-170Longwood Central School District – Overtime (2021M-126)
… (comp) time earned. Key Recommendations Adopt a payroll policy with clear guidelines and procedures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/longwood-central-school-district-overtime-2021m-126V.3.D Accounts – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… The Account ChartField identifies type of resources acquired or disbursed and defines the purpose of a transaction. Account is required on all transactions. … all agencies will be able to access the complete list of Account codes in the SFS. The Account ChartField is five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3d-accountsGilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of the 60 fixed assets we examined, including computers, … combined purchase prices of almost $14,400 did not have a location, or had an incorrect location indicated, on the inventory list. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0