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Comptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… fiscal stress monitoring system for municipalities and school districts. Based on financial information provided to … 16 counties, five cities, 18 towns, 16 villages and 87 school districts. The city of Middletown is listed in the no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownLowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… Determine whether the Lowville Academy and Central School District (District) used resources to ensure the District’s … … Determine whether the Lowville Academy and Central School District District used resources to ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-school-internetEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… the associated costs because there was no central source for this information. Our initial report, covering the period … had reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings opportunities. The audit found that OGS had … been limited in its efforts to consolidate warehouse space for cost-saving opportunities. Despite this, OGS was able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followNew NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved … 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband … complete outstanding projects as soon as practical. Ensure any future State-funded projects are based on reliable and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if it meets all the following criteria: A minimum of one year has passed … orders (encumbrances) are associated with the contract. All purchase orders are in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsXII.6.Q Paying and Reconciling State Credit Card Charges – XII. Expenditures
… charges and other related topics published to the SFS Coach. The SFS Coach is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in … from being reconciled timely by emailing creditcard@osc.ny.gov . Once the investigation is complete, the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6q-paying-and-reconciling-state-credit-card-chargesOswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… District employees in accordance with Board-approved employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements … were inconsistent with language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, officials provided: A … $18,680 higher than it should have been, according to his employment contract. Key Recommendations Establish written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194State Police Bulletin No. SP-229
… purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of the State Police of OSC’s automatic processing and provide … Laws of 2019 implements the 2018-2023 Agreement between New York State and the New York State Police Investigators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-229-april-2022-implementation-location-pay-certain-counties-and-increasesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2020-S-36 ). About the Program State government entities possess … (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an Open Data Website ( Open Data ) for the collection and public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/13/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followSubmitting Payments for NYSLRS Members – Enhanced Reporting
… Electronic Debit Authorization form with your name, bank, account number and the name of the person to be … processed your authorization form, we will notify you by phone or email. Each month, you will receive a two-day notice … on your authorization form. If you need to change your bank account or email address, you must submit another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/submitting-payments-nyslrs-membersNew Rochelle City School District – Information Technology (2021M-142)
… accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … communicate financial application user account changes to the vendor. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/new-rochelle-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-142Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… health, business, public safety, parks, recreation, labor, and transportation. Executive Order 95 (EO 95), issued March … an Open Data Website ( Open Data ) for the collection and public dissemination of publishable State data … ongoing “one-stop” access to publishable State data and make such data freely available in accessible formats for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followX.10 Record Retention for Vendor Records – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… This section informs Business Units of the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) record retention requirements related to vendor registration in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). … question has passed the Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Identification Number match process. See Section 3.A - Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x10-record-retention-vendor-recordsRavena-Coeymans-Selkirk Community Library – Claims Processing (2015M-28)
… of the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District and is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees elected … approximately $559,000. Key Finding Claims were reviewed and approved for payment by a trustee serving as Treasurer but none were audited and approved by the Board. Key Recommendation Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-community-library-claims-processing-2015m-28Town of West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… 26, 2014. Background The Town of West Union is located in Steuben County and had a population of 312 as of the 2010 … The Board did not adopt structurally balanced budgets. In each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2013, the general … of receipt was available or record daily cash receipts in her check register. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307Town of Westport – Internal Controls Over Water and Sewer Charges (2015M-128)
… was not properly billing all parcels in the Westport Water District for operation and maintenance charges. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/18/town-westport-internal-controls-over-water-and-sewer-charges-2015m-128Town of Sidney – Supervisor’s Disbursements (2015M-214)
… approval of payroll. The Board did not perform annual audits of the Supervisor’s records. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-sidney-supervisors-disbursements-2015m-21414th Annual Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference
… The Emerging Manager & MWBE Conference is an opportunity for attendees to connect with New York State Common … (April 2010 – June 2010). André received a B.S. in Accounting, with honors, from South Carolina State University … Administration with honors from the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University and a Bachelor of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/14-annual-conferenceDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… would change public transit as we know it. It’s too late for federal help to assist the MTA this year, forcing it to … essential workers. The MTA has pushed back its expectation for ridership to return to close to pre-pandemic levels until … Ever higher fare and tolls, layoffs and more borrowing for operating purposes are all bad choices that the MTA will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itTown of Princetown – Claims Auditing (2015M-50)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the … 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Town of Princetown is located in Schenectady County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-princetown-claims-auditing-2015m-50