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Village of Brookville – Board Oversight (2015M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for … and the Justice. The Board did not audit claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Establish a long-term financial plan that addresses how the Village will use surplus moneys accumulated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/12/village-brookville-board-oversight-2015m-45Town of Wappinger – Financial Condition (2013M-94)
… The Town of Wappinger is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 26,275. An elected … expenditures. Consequently, the Town’s financial position has declined over several years, but has shown some improvement in 2012. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/21/town-wappinger-financial-condition-2013m-94Town of Kortright – Financial Management (2016M-397)
… by an elected five-member Town Board. The general and highway funds’ budgeted appropriations for 2017 total … totaling $358,706 in the general fund and $515,112 in the highway fund without clear plans for the use of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kortright-financial-management-2016m-397Village of Nissequogue – Information Technology (2015M-31)
… if computerized data and assets were properly safeguarded for the period June 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … recordkeeping. Adopt written IT policies and procedures to address acceptable computer use, internal user access, remote … and management, data backups and appropriate use of email and the Internet. Adopt, distribute, test and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/01/village-nissequogue-information-technology-2015m-31Opinion 91-26
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Architectural Services (provided to public library by firm employing daughter of library board … 806: A member of a public library board of trustees does not have an interest in a contract between the library and an … in the firm, that the board president's daughter is not a partner in the firm, and that the board president has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-26Opinion 97-19
… of the insurance agency which was the successful bidder for the fire district's insurance business would have a … fire district business and that the firm was the agent for the fire district prior to the treasurer's election to office. For purposes of this opinion, we assume the treasurer owns 5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Management of Internal Controls
… of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE). The Research Foundation of the State University of New York (Research Foundation) and the UAlbany Foundation are equal founding … regulations. The FRMC Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990 for 2010 omitted the required disclosure of business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… disclose their political spending under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York … fully implement the proposal. The agreements were reached with casino and resort operator Las Vegas Sands Corp., … Inc. DiNapoli separately announced a similar agreement with clothing maker Hanesbrands Inc. in January . All are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of General Services (OGS): Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2019-S-39) EO 95, issued in March 2013, established an Open Data Website … found OGS has taken steps to meet the requirements of EO 95; however, certain aspects of the order have not been fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew York State’s Pension Fund and Church Commissioners Release Open Letter to ExxonMobil Shareholders
… state of affairs." Edward Mason, Head of Responsible Investment for the Church Commissioners for England, quoted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/new-york-states-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-release-open-letter-exxonmobil-shareholdersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1203
… process in PayServ to allow agencies to reserve an Empl ID. OSC Actions The online agency Hire transaction has been … entering a new Hire transaction in PayServ, the Person ID field will be populated with the word “NEW” and the field … is saved, the system will assign the next available Empl ID based on the last Empl ID assigned in the system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1203-changes-online-hire-transaction-entry-payservErie Community College – Board Oversight and Management of College Resources (2015M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Board oversight and management of … September 1, 2013 through July 2, 2015. Background Erie Community College is located in Erie County and has three … Erie Community College Board Oversight and Management of College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2016/01/13/erie-community-college-board-oversight-and-management-college-resourcesEllenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… of the District’s total cash on hand) in cash deposits and certificates of deposits at the credit union. The former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialTown of Dresden – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2012M-191)
… the lack of records and the Supervisor’s control over all aspects of the Town’s finances, there is no way to be sure that all funds have been accounted for and used solely for Town … duties. Maintain accounting records to ensure that all records are complete, accurate and up-to-date. File the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-dresden-board-oversight-financial-activities-2012m-191Accounts Payable Advisory No. 28
… to the Comptroller annually, or at any time there is a new head of the agency, that the agency has sufficient … Section 110 also requires the designee be identified in writing and filed with the Comptroller. Agencies are … due on or before June 30, 2023 . For this certification, in addition to certifying the internal controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/28-internal-controls-certificationNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… mortgages (26.6 percent), private equity (7.9 percent), real estate (6.8 percent), absolute return strategy (3.1 percent) and opportunistic strategy alternatives and real assets (0.6 percent). DiNapoli initiated quarterly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsRetirement System Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… electing the 384-d plan. To withdraw, file a Request for Withdrawal from Section 384-d (PF5466) form with the Office of the State Comptroller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retirement-system-membershipLoan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… and a check is sent to the member, you will receive a notification letting you know that their loan deduction has changed. The notification will provide a link to the Loan/Service Credit … Then, on the Loan/SCP Deduction page, click the “Loan” tab. Members can view loan balances, manage loan payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsApalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… have adequate financial policies and procedures. The Board has adopted purchasing, investment, and code of ethics policies, as required by statute. The Board also has ensured that procedures concerning financial recording … submitted monthly financial reports to the Board and has filed the required annual financial report with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25St. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2016M-173)
… multiyear financial and capital plans to provide a framework for preparing future budgets and managing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/06/24/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2016m-173