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Disposal of Electronic Devices (2012-S-73), 90-Day Reponse
We recently examined 218 electronic devices that had been readied for sale as surplus by the Department of State (Department).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s73-response.pdfDisposal of Electronic Devices (2012-S-73)
We recently examined 218 electronic devices that had been readied for sale as surplus by the Department of State (Department).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s73.pdfMedicare Part D – Federal Prescription Drug Benefits Program
This bulletin highlights the Medicare Part D Federal prescription drug benefits program and provides appropriate accounting guidance for Federal subsidies recei
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/medicared.pdfYour Retirement Benefits: Police and Fire Retirement System
Description of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) benefits for Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) members.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1829-pfrs-benefits-book.pdfTown of Ridgeway – Health Insurance Benefits (2025M-95)
Did the Town of Ridgeway (Town) Town Board (Board) authorize and monitor health insurance benefits for current and former officials?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/ridgeway-town-2025-95.pdfSocial Service Block Grants and Targeted Medicaid Cost Savings
Chapter 83 of the Laws of 1995 adds Social Services Law section 153-i, Block Grants for family and children’s services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/social.pdfLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
Beneficiary designations are important for NYSLRS members and retirees. This guide explains how keep them up-to-date and why you should.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1706-designate-a-beneficiary.pdfEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (2017-S-48)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority uses similar hiring and promotion policies, procedures, and directives for New York City...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s48.pdfInformation Technology Governance
The following guidance is intended to make oversight less daunting by providing a path for understanding and strengthening IT internal controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/information-technology-governance.pdfEffective Oversight of the Tuition Assistance Program: Schools Can Avoid Disallowances by Ensuring Eligibility, March 2012
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is among the nationfs largest state sponsored, need based grant programs for student aid.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-tuition-2012.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… make it difficult for a community to adjust if a recession hits or can limit its ability to take on critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offOpinion 90-10
… not, by resolution or local law, empower either type of body to prevent or impede the highway superintendent's … a "general law" is a State statute which in terms and in effect applies alike to, inter alia , all towns (Municipal … Highway Law, §§140(1),(2) and 153. Since in terms and in effect these provisions of the Highway Law apply alike to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-10King Center Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-61)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether information technology (IT) assets are properly safeguarded, … King Center Charter School Information Technology 2018M61 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/20/king-center-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-61Town of LaGrange – Financial Management (2023M-139)
… a multiyear financial plan or manage general fund balance in accordance with Town policy. As of December 31, 2022, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-lagrange-financial-management-2023m-139Town of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
… Island (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all … Island Town officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-shelter-island-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-22Port Byron Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-119)
… School District (District) officials ensured network user account controls were secure. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that the District’s network user account controls were secure. District officials did not … non-student accounts, four shared accounts and one generic account. Sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/24/port-byron-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-119Town of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… manner. However, the Justice did not ensure computerized case records were updated in an accurate and timely manner or … review pending cases reports and compare computerized case information to manual case file information. Ensure that the clerk reports all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76Village of Monticello – Financial Condition (2020M-107)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Monticello (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) properly … Determine whether the Village of Monticello Village Board of Trustees Board properly managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-financial-condition-2020m-107Bradford Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-102)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/bradford-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-102