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Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… disruption. Assemble a Team – Assemble a team responsible for drafting an IT contingency plan for management’s review and approval. The team should include … are of greater severity and demand immediate attention. For example, if the payroll process is identified as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… pandemic in 2020, in contrast to citywide figures. This trend continued for violent crimes as of July 2022. Report An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackRed Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… Village pursuant to contracts with the Towns of Butler, Victory and Wolcott. The Company is governed by a five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialVillage of Middleburgh – Fiscal Operations (2013M-10)
… The Village of Middleburgh is located in Schoharie County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The Village is governed by a Mayor and four Trustees who form the Village Board. The Village’s … 2011–12 fiscal year was $1 million. Key Findings The Board and the Mayor did not meet their fiscal oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-middleburgh-fiscal-operations-2013m-10Town of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town … 2013 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Saranac is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately 4,000. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… well-being and survival depend on emergency housing – and for whom homelessness is a daily threat. The Domestic … violence, and establishes mainstream funding mechanisms for these programs. As a result of the Act, the Office of … Services (OCFS) created regulations to promote standards for the establishment and operation of non-residential and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… billing adjustments, parcels not being billed, unaccounted for money, and unassessed penalties on late payments. The … not repaid by the end of the fiscal year, as required. For 2016-2020, officials budgeted for debt payments and reserve transfers that did not happen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… in order to establish a separate "environmental" score for each municipality which can be used to help describe the … questions about the nature of their fiscal operations. For the most up-to-date list of municipalities in stress for fiscal year ending 2017: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli Issues Analysis of 2021-22 Enacted State Budget
… The Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 is boosted by a … better-than-expected tax collections, revenues from tax increases, and other new resources, resulting in the largest … use the rest by the end of 2024. Revenue actions including increases to top personal income tax rates and corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-issues-analysis-2021-22-enacted-state-budgetVillage of Scottsville - Financial Management (2018M-75)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board adopted and enforced policies to effectively manage Village … Key Findings The Board did not: Adopt sufficient financial and information technology (IT) policies. Enforce aspects of the adopted online banking, procurement and cash receipts policies. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-scottsville-financial-management-2018m-75XVI.3.B Fund Accounting – XVI. Financial Reporting
… characteristics of the different fund types is necessary for a complete understanding of governmental accounting. A … deferred inflows and outflows of resources, are accounted for through these funds. All Governmental Funds use the … operating fund and also serves as a "catch-all" fund for all revenues and expenditures not required to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3b-fund-accountingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … fund balance as a financing source in the annual budgets for 2012-13 through 2015-16. However, the district’s … District officials should improve their billing process for nonresident students by determining actual attendance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsVillage of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… in operating deficits in the Village’s three operating funds (general, water and sewer). During the period covered … to be overexpended causing deficits in these funds. The Board allowed appropriations to be overexpended … trends, and plans for the future use of reserve funds. Frequently monitor and update the plans to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346Town of Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… March 27, 2015. Background The Town of Phelps is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70DiNapoli: NYC Contract Spending Rises $7 Billion Since FY 2019
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s spending on contracts for goods and services has risen faster than other spending … hurting service quality.” New York City uses contracts for a variety of reasons, including the purchase of fleet and … which comprised nearly 70% of the growth in this period. Increases at the Department of Sanitation were almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-nyc-contract-spending-rises-7-billion-fy-2019State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… card charges reviewed were adequately supported and for valid purposes, only one was properly approved. The … not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 1,365 eligible Medicaid services provided totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to ensure that all collections were accurately accounted for, and discrepancies could be promptly identified. As a … a total of $40,253, and did not document the rationale for the process that was followed. Village of Port Jefferson … These findings were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Village of Sherman – Treasurer’s Cash Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… Trust Fund loan, and reduced personal income tax rates for lower- and middle-income families starting in 2026. Other … initiatives include expanding access to community college for adult learners and preserving access to child care. The … area. The budget includes significant state-funded increases in education, health and other spending, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “2020 was a bleak year for brick and mortar retailers, and the holiday season's … half of all retail jobs in 2019, and these paid an average salary of $59,400, above the citywide average of $46,600. … half (52 percent) of the city’s retailers were approved for PPP loans. The number of retail jobs reported by them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicTown of Lindley – Justice Court (2017M-270)
… were collected, deposited, recorded, reported and remitted in an accurate and timely manner for the period January 1, … 2, 2017. Background The Town of Lindley is located in Steuben County. The Town maintains a Justice Court with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/16/town-lindley-justice-court-2017m-270