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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… period gave the impression that the district would have operating deficits totaling $6.7 million when it actually had operating surpluses totaling $9.9 million. The district also … accrued and recorded leave time totaling 1,830 hours valued at $38,586 for 20 of 23 eligible employees. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Local Government Audits
… local government audits have been completed. Town of Amity – Town Clerk (Allegany County) Auditors reviewed 184 … to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Town of Howard – Fund Balance Management (Steuben County) The … revenues of more than $8,400 were deposited between 26 and 59 days after collection. Town of Westford – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-local-government-auditsVillage of Afton – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-177)
… $1,500 for the Village’s accounting software, paid with her personal credit card. The Village should not … to Village residents. Village officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/15/village-afton-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-177State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Network Access Controls (Seneca County and Wayne County) District officials did not ensure that the … Officials did not regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or … to increased reliance on a remote learning environment and administrative operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2353
… PayServ. Affected Employees: Employees participating in OER’s Tuition Assistance and CLEFR programs. Background: … has received the full non-taxable amount. CLE Cert Lic Exam Fee Reimburse This taxable CLEFR reimbursement will … increase the employees’ taxable gross and are subject to all Federal, State, and Local taxes. The TRN earn code is tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2353-new-earn-codes-tuition-reimbursement-and-certification-and-licensureComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… travel. Town of Hamburg – Woodlawn Beach State Park Receipts (Erie County) The board and officials did not … recorded, deposited and reconciled or provide guidance for park employees issuing complimentary or discounted tags. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… determined that because the claims auditor was also the Athletic Director, his audit of the claims for the athletic department was not independent. Auditors reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on EPA Proposal to Roll Back Emission Standards
… wallets and jeopardizing the competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry when global manufacturers are reducing auto emissions. The Trump Administration must withdraw this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-epa-proposal-roll-back-emission-standardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1545
… regarding the escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2015. Affected Employees Employees with one … that were returned were treated as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check. If responses were received … NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated Payroll Checks) is available for agency use. Agency Actions Notify affected employees that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1545-escheatment-2015-uncashed-payroll-checksComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… to this system of internal controls, auditors designed our testing to determine if these procedures were being followed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… $1.7 million that we reviewed, Town officials did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the … alternative procurement procedures in place. Specifically, competition was not sought for: 52 purchases subject to … totaling $188,037. Because officials did not seek competition, the Town Board (Board) did not ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Village of Madison - Collections (2023M-160)
… the collections were not always recorded and deposited in a timely manner and the Board of Trustees (Board) did not … did not record 27 water fund collections totaling $4,120 in a timely manner. Officials did not receive any reports … Key Recommendations Record and deposit collections in a timely manner. Develop written policies and establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-madison-collections-2023m-160DiNapoli: Former State Employee Arrested for Falsely Claiming She Never Received $4K Loan Check from New York State and Local Retirement System
… 52, of Albany, was arrested for allegedly falsely claiming to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) that she never received a $4,055 loan check to get a replacement check in the same amount. Both checks … and the New York State Police. “Shannon Brady tried to scam the New York State and Local Retirement System by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-state-employee-arrested-falsely-claiming-she-never-received-4k-loan-check-new-yorkSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… was to determine whether individuals who performed security guard and fire safety director services at three New York City buildings during calendar … the Office of General Services (OGS) made to Summit Security Inc. (Summit) under statewide contract PS65725. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Dam failures are rare in New York, and we want to keep it that way,” DiNapoli said. … emergency plans and proof they are operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory … maintain dams in a safe condition. Dam failures can occur for a host of reasons, including floods, construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-838
… Effective Dates: Effective in paychecks dated July 24, 2025, for Institution Current and August 7, 2025, for Institution Lag employees. OSC Actions: OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-838-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-745
… benefit rate changes. Affected Employees: CUNY employees with health insurance coverage through the City of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-745-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changesEllicottville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-14)
… networking, shopping, travel and other personal use. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/ellicottville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-14DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… to apparel suppliers and sub-contractors, compliance with those codes and procedures to deal with non-compliance. Recent reports of factory workers' … and YUM! Brands , the parent company of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, agreed to conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safety