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DiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… grades in five school districts were changed from failing to passing without proper documentation or supporting information, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “When grades are changed, there needs to be a record justifying the changes. These lax policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… of Health: Medicaid Program: Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a … accommodate passengers disembarking from the Staten Island Ferry. Also, trains headed to the ferry were sometimes given priority over scheduled outbound …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on … This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General John R. Healy of the Criminal Enforcement and Financial … Eric T Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H Eydeler III 66 a resident of Glendale Arizona on his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftOpinion 91-12
… ask whether moneys raised by a volunteer fire company that is part of a village fire department is property of the village or the fire company. General … For purposes of section 204-a, the term "fire company" is defined to include a volunteer fire company of a county, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-12Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… electronic fraud targeting online banking are phishing 15 and malware. 16 In a typical scenario, the targeted … are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … the legitimate user or create another user account with access to the victim’s online bank accounts. Thereafter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… Recession, after more than doubling from 1998 to 2010. A major factor behind the slower debt growth over the last ten … towns followed next with $6.2 billion, or 14 percent. Nassau County had the highest debt of any local government, … 2018. Suffolk County was second with $2.2 billion in 2018. Nassau County was also home to the town and village with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… of a new program that will automatically update the Form 8233 information on the Employee Tax Data page when the form is no longer valid, to ensure employees with expired … of a new program that will automatically update the Form 8233 information on the Employee Tax Data page when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2287
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality allowing employees to enroll in direct deposit and update their direct deposit … all NYS employees enrolled in direct deposit. In an effort to improve the timeliness and accuracy of employee direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2287-new-york-state-payroll-online-direct-deposit-functionalityElevator Safety
… Background The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more … Building Code, and the Rules of the City of New York. DOB is responsible for enforcing these codes and rules. DOB … and tests. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for the inspection and testing of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyControls Over Equipment
… period July 1, 2016 through August 7, 2018. Background H+H is a public benefit corporation created by the New York City … H+H, the largest public health care system in the nation, is a network of 22 facilities, including 11 acute care … tagged and the tag number recorded in FAM. When equipment is disposed of, information pertaining to that item is purged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentFinancial Condition and Outlook
… Downstate employs about 8,000 faculty and staff and is the fourth largest employer in Brooklyn. It reported … 30, 2012 totaling $853.2 million. The University Hospital is a key component of New York City's health care delivery … located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Key Findings The Hospital is facing potential insolvency within a matter of months. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and … of their housing. HPD’s Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners … hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. when the outside temperature is below 55°F, and at least 62°F between the hours of 10 p.m. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the operation and condition of … timing, and maintenance of traffic control devices. DOT is responsible for conducting traffic control studies at … initiative. DOT’s Traffic Management Center (TMC) is a 24/7 operation responsible for citywide traffic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … Career and technical education (CTE) programs (referred to in the past as vocational, occupational, or practical arts … and hands-on training over a short period of time to prepare them for future careers in occupational fields …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-382
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a program that will automatically … Employee Tax Data page when the Form is no longer valid, to ensure employees with expired forms no longer receive the … withholding agent of their foreign status and intention to claim a tax treaty withholding exemption. To notify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-382-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-taxCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… payments for your local government. (Payments can include real property taxes and special assessments which are … are willing to reduce or waive their standard fees. Accept Online Payments Accepting payments through the municipal … through the website of the third-party vendor. The online option used by your local government must: comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… or revenue shortfalls, enabling town officials to continue providing necessary services during times of … uncertainty. It is a town board’s (board) responsibility to determine what is a reasonable level after considering … of reserve funds. The board should manage fund balance to help ensure levels do not exceed a reasonable amount and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63Montrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… Objective Did the Montrose Fire District (District) Board of Commissioners (Board) properly audit claims? Audit Period … to ensure sales taxes are not paid going forward. 42 out of 60 credit card claims (70 percent) totaling $5,117 … $484 made through an online payment system and at a local coffee chain. Although officials claimed that the purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53Town of Guilderland – Information Technology (2025M-61)
… access and loss? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – January 10, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Town officials and … suffering a serious interruption of services, periodically test backups, or provide IT security awareness training. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-guilderland-information-technology-2025m-61City of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Ithaca (City) officials maintain complete, accurate and … for City officials tasked with overseeing the use of public funds. This critical function can help maintain … not submit Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in accordance with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114