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Harborfields Central School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2024M-9)
… are incomplete and assets are not properly accounted for, District officials cannot assure taxpayers that the $3.9 … old were also not properly reported in the District’s official inventory records. Officials were unable to provide … and accurate inventory records. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/07/harborfields-central-school-district-information-technology-assetVillage of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Cato (Village) Board (Board) and Village officials … (officials) effectively managed the financial operations of the water fund. Key Findings The Board and officials did not effectively manage the financial operations of the water fund, establish adequate reserves or develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Chittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… Officials also have less assurance that, in the event of a disruption or disaster such as a ransomware attack, … to officials, we determined: Eighty-nine (15 percent) of the District’s nonstudent network user accounts were no longer needed and should have been disabled. Eleven of 21 local user accounts (52 percent) reviewed on 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155Village of Mexico – Financial Management (2023M-170)
… a fund balance policy and maintained an excessive level of unassigned surplus fund balance in the general fund; … historical trends and maintain a reasonable fund balance level. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-mexico-financial-management-2023m-170East Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… Did not obtain competitive pricing or retain documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and … and indicated that they have initiated or plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125Cicero Fire District – Financial Condition (2023M-132)
… financial and capital plans. District officials agreed with our findings and indicated they will take, or have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/cicero-fire-district-financial-condition-2023m-132DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $246.3 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… P. DiNapoli today announced that the estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $246.3 billion at the end of the second quarter of State Fiscal Year 2023-24. For the three-month period … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that the estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund was $2463 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-246-point-3-billion-end-second-quarterPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Our review determined BOCES officials may have been able to reduce overtime by up to $28,337, or almost 11 percent. BOCES officials: Paid a … agreement (CBA) supports a Tuesday through Saturday work week. Therefore, this overtime may have been avoided if some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeNorth Tonawanda City School District – Information Technology (2023M-102)
… the student information application . As a result, there is a significant risk that network resources and student … network user accounts. Properly manage permissions for 517 user accounts in the student information application … separates from the District. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated that they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/03/north-tonawanda-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-102Town of Venice – Supervisor’s Financial Records and Reports (2023M-73)
… filed in a timely manner. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/08/town-venice-supervisors-financial-records-and-reports-2023m-73Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2023M-71)
… totaling $117,567 and determined that almost 98 percent of them lacked documentation to demonstrate the charge’s necessity or the School-related purpose of the charge . For example, charges totaling $22,276 … card charges in a timely manner . The average amount of time between payment and review was 68 days. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/01/persistence-preparatory-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2023m-71Village of Canaseraga – Claims Audit (2023M-48)
… (Village) claims were adequately supported, appropriate and properly audited and approved before payment. Key Findings Although the 300 … claims were not adequately supported or properly audited and approved before payment. As a result, there was an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/28/village-canaseraga-claims-audit-2023m-48State Agencies Bulletin No. 238
To explain OSC and agency procedures when filled positions are abolished or inactivated by the Department of Civil Service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/238-abolished-and-inactivated-nystep-positionsMontauk Union Free School District – Information Technology (2022M-137)
… or develop an IT contingency plan. As a result, there is an increased risk that the network may be accessed by … the plan and could not provide a reasonable explanation for failing to do so. Key Recommendations Periodically review … IT contingency plan. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/27/montauk-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2022m-137Village of East Hampton – Information Technology (2015M-187)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if computerized data and assets … 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. Background The Village of East Hampton is located in the Town of East Hampton, … Village of East Hampton Information Technology 2015M187 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-east-hampton-information-technology-2015m-187Obtaining Information about a Member’s Benefits – Divorce and Your Benefits
… New York State and Local Retirement System 59 Maiden Lane — 31st Floor or 30th Floor New York, NY 10038 Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/obtaining-information-about-members-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget
… that it faces beginning in City Fiscal Year (CFY) 2027. For years, my office has identified budget risks associated … that add billions to the city’s stated budget gaps. I commend the mayor for taking the much needed step of … potential cost efficiencies and setting aside revenue that is not necessary to cover expenses this year. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budgetCopiague Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2019M-225)
… and cash disbursements were adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes. Key Findings The Board did … paid without an invoice attached to the claims. The checks for 39 payments totaling $141,904 were deposited between one … to those authorized by law and ensure they are presented for audit at the next regular Board meeting. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/03/11/copiague-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2019m-225XI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… pricing to other customers during the Contract term for a similar quantity, and the maximum price or discount associated with such offer or promotion is better than the discount or net pricing otherwise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesCounty of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… adequately planned for the acquisition of the Oneonta Rail Yards property (Rail Yards). Key Findings COIDA did not adequately plan for the 2017 acquisition of the Rail Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 million to $20 … adequately planned for the acquisition of the Oneonta Rail Yards property Rail Yards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneonta