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Uniondale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-61)
… the District had an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the network and could potentially lose important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses that were confidentially communicated to officials, we found that the Technology Supervisor did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/uniondale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-61Town of Orangeville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-80)
… accounting records, provide accurate monthly reports to the Supervisor or provide an annual accounting to the Board as required. Accurately record, remit and report … Remit real property tax collections totaling $2 million to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) or the County Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/29/town-orangeville-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-80Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. Background The Niagara Falls Water Board and the Niagara Falls Public Water Authority are public benefit corporations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s … February 12, 2013. Background The Village of Mount Morris is located in the Town of Mount Morris in Livingston County, … a population of approximately 3,000 residents. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees, which comprises four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… private and sensitive information are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to … were not needed, which created additional entry points for someone to inappropriately access the network. Two of the … and found that the department employees were paid $194,514 for overtime that was not approved until up to 20 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsArea #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… to input their username and password, which are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, … is most effective against cyberattacks. A best practice for protecting IT systems, information and local government … in place to help safeguard against online banking fraud. For example, officials should establish written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… The report urges the city to use greater transparency for nondiscretionary costs that it does not have direct … declining share has allowed the city to allocate funding for services where it has greater control over spending, … share of the FY 2024 budget that is controllable accounts for more than three-fifths of projected spending for that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… entered into a franchise agreement with a vendor to apply for the “.nyc” generic TLD (gTLD) and to operate, manage, … all rebate revenue that it invoiced to drug manufacturers for rebate-eligible prescription drug claims paid on behalf … of the Empire Plan, the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP; therefore, Civil Service did not receive $453,029 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… a number do not,” DiNapoli said. “Failing to file for three or more years calls into question the financial … filing because the information reflected in the reports increases the transparency of the operations of local … in filings creates a comprehensive financial picture for local officials, citizens, researchers, credit rating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors
… Fund) plans to vote against all board directors standing for re-election at companies that have no women on their … members of the board's governance committee standing for re-election. DiNapoli also announced agreements with four … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directorsOpinion 2007-8
… audit) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Contracts (requirement for audit of fire company) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties … of related books and records of the fire company for audit. Also, in accordance with General Municipal Law § … maintaining adequate and suitable apparatus and appliances for the furnishing of fire protection within the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-8DiNapoli Releases New Tool for Monitoring NYC 311 Complaints
… are heaviest by type and location should make it easier for advocates, agency officials and policymakers to identify … focused.” As measured through NYC311 requests, the demand for city services has surged in recent years. Calls to 311 … crosswalks, bike lanes, sidewalks, bus stops or parking for people with disabilities. Noise complaints reached over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-new-tool-monitoring-nyc-311-complaintsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-294
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. … Court System each calendar year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge or Justice serves the entire year at one salary; or The prorated statutory salary based on the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-294-2020-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtWest Fort Ann Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-242)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were … not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Town of Fort Ann in Washington County. The Company, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/west-fort-ann-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-overMore About This Retirement Plan – Police and Fire Plan
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/more-about-retirement-planCity of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2020M-140)
… the FFI tax money. The Fire Chief was solely responsible for disbursing, recording and reporting all transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/03/12/city-hornell-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2020m-140Town of Russia – Financial Management (2014M-212)
… our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. … by an elected five-member Town Board which is responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s financial and operational affairs. Expenditures for the general and highway funds in 2013 totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/03/town-russia-financial-management-2014m-212DiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… communications," payments to any trade associations used for political purposes, and payments made to any organization … will respond to shareholders’ overwhelming desire for disclosure and take the appropriate steps." The Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.2
… or otherwise changed. To ensure that all actions taken in PayServ regarding union membership and union dues … to initiate, discontinue and modify the payroll deduction in PayServ for those unions that do not currently submit … consistent with payroll processing requirements. In most cases, the transaction will be processed in the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2662-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… Burlew, over a three month period, allegedly stole fees for parking permits, code enforcement, water, sewer and … and Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker for their role in the investigation and arrest. Auditors … collections from an assortment of fees paid by residents for municipal services by pocketing cash without recording …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-funds