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DiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 … Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… have already incorporated financial education into the school curriculum, with some starting lessons as early as … require students take a personal finance class to graduate high school. New York should get with the program. I issued … Blue Ribbon Commission charged with examining the state’s high school graduation measures. Recommendations from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Herkimer … were independently reviewed and approved prior to payment. The board did not appoint someone to audit claims and did not … or other guidance to communicate expectations for the claims audit process. City of Hornell – Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Middletown Employee Charged With Theft
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler and the New … thank our partners from the Comptroller’s Office and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office,” New York State … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Orange County District Attorney David M Hoovler and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/middletown-employee-charged-theftCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order … by the Executive). EO 95 implementation was phased in beginning in March 2013, with covered entities required to be in full … of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental … disturbances. OMH operates psychiatric centers across the State and regulates, certifies, and oversees more than 4,600 … and enhancing community-based services (CBS) in the State. Under the Plan, OMH reinvests funds realized through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… (whether internal or external) in order to proactively address and prevent them. Further, weaknesses in CCRB’s … the statute of limitations, given the time it takes to address delays during investigations, these notifications may not occur timely enough for CCRB to effectively address such cases. Key Findings CCRB has made some progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City – Sunnyside Manor: Unauthorized Bank Account
… of an unauthorized bank account by Sunnyside Manor’s Board. For findings and recommendations related to … the unauthorized bank account, see the full report ( 2022-S-46 ). About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing program … mat, a cooking apron, and toys) totaling $2,512 and restaurant payments totaling $1,723, including a single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… required to apply for the permission of the Office of the State Comptroller if the cost to the typical property is … estimated cost thresholds do NOT require permission of the State Comptroller. However, if debt is being issued, a … must be sent to our office. This copy must be sent on or about the date of publication to the address listed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsOperational Advisory No. 34
… on April 1, 2022, NYS agencies acquired the ability to create new activities using the “Project Guide” in the SFS. When adding a new activity that is related to a Federal Customer Contract (Grant), a two-step process is … agency must then link that project/activity combination to the corresponding Federal Customer Contract line using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/34-linking-new-project-activity-existing-federal-customer-contractHerkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Claims Auditing (2022M-12)
… Agency’s (HCIDA) claims were adequately supported, for appropriate purposes and independently reviewed and … 100 claims totaling $846,279 and determined they were for appropriate purposes and generally supported by adequate … procedures or other guidance to communicate expectations for the claims audit process. The Secretary of the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/04/08/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-claimsVillage of Argyle – Water Billing and Collections (2023M-148)
… totaling $14,458 for water bills from the September 2022 and March 2023 billings. Key Recommendations Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/31/village-argyle-water-billing-and-collections-2023m-148State Agencies Bulletin No. 2061
… (with Increment Code 9900 or 0099)* Grade: 101-125, 600, 800 600 Equated to Grade 101-125 600, 800 101-125, 600 Equated to Grade 101-125 Employee Status: … (with Increment Code 9900 or 0099)** Grade: 101-125, 600, 800 600 Equated to Grade 101-125 600, 800 101-125, 600, 800 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2061-security-supervisors-unit-april-2016-2017-2018-2019-2020-2021-and-2022Town of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… final report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Minetto (Town) officials ensured information technology … local user accounts and permissions. As a result, four of 10 computers had unneeded and unused local user accounts. … written IT contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or suffering a serious interruption of service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Marion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … Board did not always ensure that competition was sought in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … officials cannot assure taxpayers that purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3Town of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT systems. Key Findings Town officials (officials) did not adequately configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control … officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Towns IT systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4Town of Throop – Procurement (2022M-173)
… competition for purchases subject to competitive bidding or for professional services. Competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-procurement-2022m-173Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
Determine whether Village of Unadilla Village officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Town of Lincoln - Disbursements (2022M-198)
… to the former Supervisor and the additional payroll payment to the former bookkeeper and seek recovery of these … funds, as appropriate. Audit and approve claims prior to payment when required and ensure all claims include adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/12/town-lincoln-disbursements-2022m-198