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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Harrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus … expense on the surplus debt proceeds. Poughkeepsie City School District – Information Technology (2019M-166) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0About this Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York State. It presents selected financial, economic, and … detailed financial reports issued by the Office of the New York State Comptroller, and is meant to complement those … payments and pension contributions. The Office of the New York State Comptroller was honored for the 25th year when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/about-reportVillage of Akron – Selected Financial Activities (2016M-133)
… and reports for the period June 1, 2014 through December 22, 2015. Background The Village of Akron is located in the … development of long-term solutions. Key Recommendations Bill both water and sewer customers based on accurate meter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/08/26/village-akron-selected-financial-activities-2016m-133Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… not inspected as required. There was no reliable system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … weighing and measuring devices that require inspection. In addition, the Director did not develop and implement … testing. Key Recommendations Perform required testing in accordance with New York State Department of Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $274.6 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… Sept. 30, 2024, Fund investments returned an estimated 4.15%. “While investors continue to face uncertainty, steady … remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash, bonds, and mortgages (22.22%), private equity (14.45%), real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-274-point-6-billion-end-second-quarterTown of Allen – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-120)
… $3,000 within three business days of being collected for total daily aggregate collections exceeding $250, as … Town Board (Board) to determine whether all collections for culvert pipe sales were properly recorded, reported and remitted to the Supervisor for deposit. Recommendations The audit report includes eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-allen-town-clerk-collections-2024m-120Border City Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-137)
… the District’s Board oversight. The former Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/border-city-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-137XII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… Statement: State agencies must appropriately classify workers as either employees or independent contractors so the workers are properly taxed. The Internal Revenue Service’s … circumstances that apply to a group of similarly situated workers, then Business Units may make and document one worker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeVested Retirement Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… under the alternative age 55 plan may receive their full vested benefits at age 55. Tier 2, 3 and 5 members under this plan may receive their full vested benefits at age 62, or may choose early … Tier 1 members under the age 60 plan may receive their full vested benefits at age 60. Tier 2, 3 and 5 members under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/vested-retirement-benefitState Agencies Bulletin No. 484
… Date(s) Immediately. Agency Actions Upon notification from NYCERS, Deduction Code 648 should be entered on the General … Calculation Routine. The Goal Amount provided in the NYCERS certification letter should also be entered. Questions … eligibility for this deduction may be directed to NYCERS Member Services at (347) 642-3000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/484-new-general-deduction-code-648-nye-military-buyback-arrears-after-taxCharter School of Inquiry – Student Enrollment and Billing (2017M-74)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2015 through February 2, 2017. Background The Charter School of Inquiry, located in the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/charter-school-inquiry-student-enrollment-and-billing-2017m-74Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-190)
… the District network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-userCity of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-2)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Niagara Falls (City) employees and elected officials … audit statewide city niagara falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/city-niagara-falls-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-2Operational Advisory No. 34
… Guidance : Starting on April 1, 2022, NYS agencies acquired the ability to create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/34-linking-new-project-activity-existing-federal-customer-contractTown of Lansing – Information Technology (2022M-66)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … basis and disable unnecessary network user accounts in a timely manner. Develop and adopt adequate written IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/08/town-lansing-information-technology-2022m-66Cato-Meridian Central School District – Salaries, Wages and Leave Benefits (2021M-173)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Cato-Meridian Central … leave accruals were not proper. As a result: $14.1 million of (97 percent) salary and wage payments were disbursed … Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/cato-meridian-central-school-district-salaries-wages-and-leave-benefitsVillage of Westfield – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-209)
… of our audit was to examine the operation of the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through June 17, 2014. Background The Village of Westfield is located in the Town of Westfield in … County and has approximately 3,200 residents. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-westfield-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-209Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-178)
… did not ensure computerized data was safeguarded. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that we … District officials generally agreed with the findings in our report and indicated they plan to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-178State Agencies Bulletin No. 1978
… agencies of the 2022 maximum salary limit for ORP and VDC in Tier 6 plan members. Affected Employees ORP and VDC Tier 6 plan members are affected. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1978-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-and-voluntary-definedHoneoye Falls Lima Central School District – Access Controls (2020M-112)
… officials ensured user access controls were appropriate and designed effectively. Key Findings District officials did not ensure user access controls were appropriate and secure. Officials did not: Adopt key information … policies, resulting in increased risk that data, hardware and software may be lost or damaged by inappropriate use or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/12/honeoye-falls-lima-central-school-district-access-controls-2020m-112