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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … overtime. There was no documented pre-approval for any of the overtime reviewed and all overtime was approved after the overtime was worked. Catskill Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… totaling $190,160 did not have documented approval and 93 (42 percent) totaling $92,605 did not have adequate … handled or made reasonable efforts to collect payment on 12 pending traffic tickets (30 percent) of 40 tickets … and budgeting. As of December 31, 2020, the general, highway and water funds unrestricted fund balances were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2State Agencies Bulletin No. 1998
… State Agencies Bulletin No 1998 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1998-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… approved. This also saves time and energy for procurement staff. The cost of this convenience is the heightened risk of … a log for the use of credit cards shared by more than one staff member Segregate procurement duties among staff, such … down by credit card holder. Review bills and watch for red flags such as unusual destinations or items on the card. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudState Agencies Bulletin No. 2272
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a … schedule and to introduce a new Agency AC230 Worksheet for completion of Form AC230, Worksheet for Paycheck … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2272-process-changes-form-ac230-report-check-returned-refund-or-exchangeOverview – Enhanced Reporting
… Retirement Online . You report this information using the enhanced reporting format, which accepts more data than the … Enhanced reporting lets employers submit detailed employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/monthly-report/overviewDiNapoli Releases City of Troy Budget Review
… be monitored to ensure the declining trends are reversed. In addition, the city’s 2015 proposed budget does not … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-city-troy-budget-reviewXIX.1.B PCIP SFS Federal Security Roles – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Functionality Role Mapping Advice NYF_AGY_PC_PROJECT_GUIDE Project Activity Guide Provides a user access to the basic elements needed to create and … Project Activity Guide Maintenance Provides a user access to the basic elements needed to create a project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1b-pcip-sfs-federal-security-rolesThe New York State Procurement Integrity Act
… contract oversight, requiring public authorities to comply with the state finance law relating to procurements, prohibiting certain third party contracts, authorizing the state comptroller to oversee certain contracts of the Research Foundation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-procurement-integrity-actTown of Pawling – Procurement (2021M-17)
… of Pawling (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services. Officials did not: Develop … Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to provide a clear method for procuring professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/18/town-pawling-procurement-2021m-17New Paltz Central School District – Payroll (2021M-45)
… payroll audit or payout test (e.g., requiring employees to pick up their payroll statements in person). Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-45Peekskill City School District - Network User Accounts (2021M-195)
… manage and monitor network user accounts. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses which we communicated confidentially to officials, we found District officials should have: … disabled. Provide periodic IT security awareness training to all users who use IT resources. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/peekskill-city-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-195Ellenville Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-18)
… needed. Of the 550 unneeded accounts, 462 were not used to log into the District’s IT system in at least six months from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/ellenville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-18Germantown Central School District – Payroll (2023M-3)
… did not provide adequate oversight. We identified $41,000 in payroll payments to 12 employees that were either … by these employees. Ensure that employees are paid in accordance with approved salaries and/or collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/22/germantown-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-3Town of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… or obtain annual renewal documentation as required, to ensure the exemptions were in compliance with State or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231Village of Canastota - Board Oversight (2018M-256)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and Village officials properly oversee financial activity. Key Findings The Board did not adequately oversee the Clerk-Treasurer’s work, audit claims before approving … Determine whether the Board and Village officials properly oversee financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/12/village-canastota-board-oversight-2018m-256Town of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Supervisor established adequate control procedures over check disbursements and bank account transfers. Key Findings The Supervisor did not review and sign 379 checks totaling … Determine whether the Supervisor established adequate control procedures over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54Town of Schroeppel - Financial Records and Reports (2019M-187)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Comptroller maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports to allow the Board to properly manage the Town’s finances. Key Findings The Comptroller did not … Determine whether the Comptroller maintained complete accurate and uptodate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-schroeppel-financial-records-and-reports-2019m-187Kent Fire District No. 1 - Financial Operations (2019M-37)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board effectively managed the District’s financial operations. Key Findings The Board’s budgets were incomplete and inaccurate. Also, … Determine whether the Board effectively managed the Districts financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/07/03/kent-fire-district-no-1-financial-operations-2019m-37St. Paul Boulevard Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-116)
… St Paul Boulevard Fire District Board Oversight 2018M116 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/st-paul-boulevard-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-116