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Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University

… and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance … and the Commissioner of Educations Rules and Regulations when certifying students f …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-university

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-319

… 3% $45,000.01 to $55,000.00 3.5% $55,000.01 to $75,000.00 4.5% $75,000.01 to $100,000.00 5.75% $100,000.01 and Greater … must provide each SUNY campus with the query results for review of the ‘two-year look back’ salary, and … Date  fields. Enter employees’ date of membership into  Election Date  field. Carry the same election date forward …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-319-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-plan

Oneida City School District – Information Technology (2020M-80)

… to assets and data. Some District computers were used for personal activity, increasing the likelihood of the … was not made available to us or the Board of Education for review and approval. Sensitive information technology …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/oneida-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-80

Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-108)

… accounts examined. Provide information technology (IT) security awareness training to all employees using IT … changing and disabling user access. Provide periodic IT security awareness training to all employees who use IT …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-information-technology

Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2015

… Commission to require fossil fuel companies explain what steps they are taking to address the challenges climate … to climate change and the risks it presents. The Fund is currently participating in a study, conducted by Mercer … of the New York State Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund to ensure that the state has an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2015

City of Little Falls – Budget Review (B25-3-9)

… independent evaluation of the City’s tentative budget for 2026. Background Chapter 176 of the Laws of 2025 authorizes … officials did include additional appropriations in the 2026 tentative budget for potential salary and wage … independent evaluation of the Citys tentative budget for 2026 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/11/20/city-little-falls-budget-review-b25-3-9

Cost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process

… your local government's receipt collection system may get revenue into its bank account more quickly. Start by … revenue collection alternatives, using measures such as: How long does it take to process a tax or fee payment? How many total collections …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-process

Danby Fire District – Claims Audit (2020M-149)

… be paid prior to Board approval. Did not follow its credit card usage policy requiring supporting charge slips for four credit card purchases totaling almost $1,000. Key Recommendations … have proper supporting documentation, including credit card charge slips. District officials agreed with our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/danby-fire-district-claims-audit-2020m-149

Town of Amenia – Leave Accruals (2013M-361)

… October 10, 2013. Background The Town of Amenia is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately … million, respectively. Key Findings Internal controls in the payroll department were generally operating …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/28/town-amenia-leave-accruals-2013m-361

East Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)

… officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. … did not always procure goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. Of … officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56

Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing

… through consultants and contract staff and is responsible for monitoring services to ensure compliance with contract … of contracts and other purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. … labor. Generally, contracts contain reporting requirements for contractors (e.g., performance metrics), which serve as a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing

School District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)

… the 13 districts we examined: Six did not transparently post comprehensive original budget information. None … current year budget-to-actual information. Ten did not post a comprehensive final annual budget. Eleven did not prepare and post a multiyear financial plan that could enhance the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1

IT Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning

In general a business continuity plan focuses on strategies for sustaining an organizations critical business processes in the event of a disruption

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/it-contingency-planning

Town of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)

… whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling $3.1 million in 2017 and $3.0 million in 2018 were not always remitted to … whether the Town ClerkTax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257

Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… whether the costs reported by the Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf (Mill Neck School) on its Consolidated Fiscal … CFRs detailing program related expenses. To be eligible for reimbursement, the provider's reported expenses must comply with the guidelines contained in the Manual. For the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2010, the Mill Neck …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual

City of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)

… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed … 147 of the Laws of 2015 (the “Act”), authorized the City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, … The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Citys proposed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2060

… employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller … Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements, OSC and agency Personnel/Payroll Officers must reconcile employee Social Security …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2060-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2378

… employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller … Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements, OSC and agency Personnel/Payroll Officers must reconcile employee Social Security …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2378-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New State Budget

… federal stimulus aid. Helping struggling New Yorkers is essential for an equitable recovery. “While much of the new … of emergency federal aid and use new tax resources to fund essential services, to once again begin contributing to rainy … alignment of recurring revenues with recurring spending is essential to putting New York’s fiscal house in order. “My …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-state-budget

Town of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)

… Purpose of Audit The purposes of our audit were to review the Town’s accounting records and reports, and … May 22, 2013. We expanded the scope of our audit back to January 1, 2010, for our review of financial reports and … extension in 2011 or 2012. The Supervisor did not submit to the Board the required detailed statement of all moneys …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221