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Property Tax Cap Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
Property Tax Cap Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/overview.pdfTravel Advisory No. 5
… Retention – Travel and Expense was updated. Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) updated Chapter XIII, Section … and for OSC audit. The scanned images may also be used as the sole documents of record only when the agency has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/5-gfo-updates-record-retention-travel-and-expenseBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… Key Findings Accounting records were not accurate as of December 31, 2017. Cash accounts were incorrectly … 45 general ledger accounts did not comply with the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) uniform system of accounts … 1 District officials did not always solicit competition when procuring professional services. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mMount Pleasant-Blythedale Union Free School District – Short-Term Borrowing and Purchasing (2015M-365)
… July 1, 2014 through October 30, 2015. Background The Mount Pleasant-Blythedale Union Free School District, a … by the State Legislature, is located in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County. The District, which … Mount PleasantBlythedale Union Free School District ShortTerm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/mount-pleasant-blythedale-union-free-school-district-short-term-borrowingNorwood-Norfolk Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-288)
… one school with approximately 1,040 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted … for a grant contract with BOCES (audited and approved by the BOCES claims auditor) was approved and paid in … Ensure that the BOCES’ claims are audited and approved by someone other than the BOCES claims auditor. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-288Bethlehem Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity S9-22-1
… Internet connectivity met the FCC’s recommended bandwidth of 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as … schools. 500 Mbps, with the ability to burst to a total of 1 Gbps for its high school primary Internet Service. Overall, of 35 teachers surveyed (10 percent of the population), 27 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2022/07/15/bethlehem-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9-22-1Manorville Fire District – Board Oversight and Fuel (2016M-411)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal control … The Manorville Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/10/manorville-fire-district-board-oversight-and-fuel-2016m-411Wyandanch Union Free School District - Professional Services, Administrative Expenses and Fuel Inventory (2018M-24)
… methods to procure professional services. Expenses for conferences attended by Board of Education (Board) members and cell phones were supported and necessary. District officials … costs. Did not account for 20 and 73 percent of the gasoline and diesel fuel inventories, respectively, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-professional-services-administrativeArea #6 – Patch Management – Information Technology Governance
… A patch can be an upgrade (adding features), computer bug fix, new hardware driver installation or an update to address new issues, such as security or stability … and computers have an increased risk of vulnerability to viruses and other problems because known problems with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-6-patch-managementX.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… goods or services to New York State must be registered in the Statewide Vendor File. An agency must register a … of contract award if the vendor is not already registered in the Statewide Vendor File. Registering a Vendor State … register vendors by either entering vendor information in the Statewide Financial System or by providing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewNFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… officials generally did not follow up with businesses to ensure they complied with their agreements. We examined 19 … did not verify or confirm the 18 businesses that agreed to create or retain a total of 96 positions actually did so. … written policies and procedures outlining the actions to be taken when loans are delinquent and other terms of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringEaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… requirements by seeking competition when purchasing a truck and related equipment totaling $80,991. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… Local sales tax collections in 2014 suffered the slowest … in uncertain economic times,” said DiNapoli. “When our local governments have slower-than-expected revenue growth, … the future. As the 2015 fiscal year unfolds, I recommend local leaders continue their vigilance in monitoring their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… faces potential budget gaps in future years, according to an analysis of the state’s Financial Plan released today … enacted this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect … “New York’s rainy day reserves are at low levels compared to many states and the use of temporary resources to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsWilliam Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… (Board) and District officials ensured check signings and online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key … six District accounts. District officials did not conduct online banking transactions in the most secure manner through … transfers in the Treasurer’s absence. Conduct online banking using a wired connection. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingX.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Each registered vendor in the Statewide Vendor File has its own vendor record. It is … at 855-233-8363 or [email protected] . State agencies, in coordination with the Vendor Management Unit, are … Each registered vendor in the Statewide Vendor File has its own Vendor Record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewState Authority Contract Approval, Reporting and Filing
… approval using the Contract Submission System (CSS). Log in to the Contract Submission System View User …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contract-approval-reporting-and-filingDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Pleads Guilty in Connection With $100K Theft From the Department
… William Storrs abused his position as treasurer and chief to steal over $100,000 for his own gain,” DiNapoli said. … steal money meant for the community will not be tolerated. I attribute the ongoing success in this case to our close … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-connection-100k-theft-departmentBrighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… determine that using these vendors was in the District’s best interest. Key Recommendation Document the analysis when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Islip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s … whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9