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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District , … , Syracuse City School District and the Your Home Public Library . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority … spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve their financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-122
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new voluntary insurance deduction code. Background The New York State Court Clerks Association has requested a new deduction code for Group Life Insurance offered through … To notify agencies of a new voluntary insurance deduction code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-122-new-deduction-code-534-first-unum-insuranceRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… Stadium. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bronx was on a trajectory of growth. It attracted new residents, … high crime rates. Using resources supplied by the federal, State and local governments and the private sector since the … there have been many anecdotal reports of firms going out of business as a result of economic hardship from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments and schools cannot protect the … expects them to do, IT security training provides them with the skills to do it. Educational agencies are required … threats, underscores the importance of including all users in IT security training. It is also important to update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessDiNapoli: Public Must Be Alerted to Sewer Overflow Problems
… “Untreated or undertreated sewage that is discharged into ground and surface waters poses serious health risks,” … systems were complying with the reporting requirements. For the period from April 2017 to February 2020, auditors … 83 (22 percent) of the 371 systems were not registered for the NY-Alert notification system and were not reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-public-must-be-alerted-sewer-overflow-problemsClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) … States. The Climate Act builds on the 2015 New York State Energy Plan and the Clean Energy Standard (CES) designed to fight climate change, … the Public Service Commission PSC and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority NYSERDA adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also … host utility. The utility continues to deliver electricity and natural gas but energy service companies (ESCOs) can sell … thermostats to raise air conditioner settings and lower heating settings. Resources Energy-cost saving ideas in audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… and retired State, participating local government and school district employees and their dependents. The Empire … billed with modifier 59 may involve a different anatomical site or separate injury. From September 1, 2012 to August 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59Opinion 2001-10
… Section 118(1) provides that, with certain exceptions, no claim against a town may be paid unless an itemized voucher … by the officer whose action gave rise or origin to the claim that he or she approves the claim and that the service was actually rendered or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-10Comptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… DiNapoli. “Each of the districts identified in this audit should take the simple and immediate steps necessary to improve … private and sensitive information. In the meantime, I have directed my audit division to expand the scope of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… Attorney General Colleen Glavin of the Public Integrity Bureau is prosecuting the case, with support from Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz, Bureau Chief Daniel Cort, and Executive Deputy Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys , Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Frewsburg Central School District , Holley Central School District and the … completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax ( … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followEastport Fire District – Procurement (2025M-50)
… (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) seek competition for the procurement of goods and services? Audit Period … be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that goods and services are acquired in a … with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for proposals (RFPs) or written and verbal quotes, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/05/eastport-fire-district-procurement-2025m-50Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Jasper-Troupsburg Central … School District (District) officials properly conduct and report emergency drills? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – June 24, … and contributing to being prepared for emergencies. The report includes four recommendations that, if implemented, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… and evacuation sites. Evacuation is used in response to various building emergencies such as fire, gas leak, roof … Lockdown drills practice the essential steps necessary to lockdown in an emergency. Bus drills are conducted to … parents in advance of building drills, parents may not have sufficient information to ask questions about procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85Compliance With Jonathan's Law
… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawBellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… for the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5XII.5 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units for preparing and submitting vouchers to the Office of the State … Units are no longer required to send paper vouchers and supporting documentation to the Bureau of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xii/xii5-overviewSchroon Lake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-9)
… Lake Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Schroon, in … against the District, other than those allowed under New York State Town Law, are paid prior to the Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/07/schroon-lake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-9