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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, after an audit and … uncovered that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company funds by allegedly taking “advance” payments … was issued an appearance ticket and will be arraigned in town of Bradford court on August 1. “Ms. Hamilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Sentenced for Pocketing Justice Court Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eric Fleury, 44, was sentenced in Dickinson Town Court to three years’ probation and ordered … nearly a year, investigators found. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption … easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-sentenced-pocketing-justice-court-feesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC's FY 2025 Preliminary Budget
… A take down of larger-than-historical contingency (in-year) reserves, better-than-projected revenue and … revenue allowed the city to take smaller agency savings in this round and to restore earlier reductions. However, the … the delicate balance of reducing the pace of cost growth in a way that does not hurt the city’s economy should remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nycs-fy-2025-preliminary-budgetState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address
… City address delivered by Mayor Eric Adams put forth his vision for a city that keeps New Yorkers safe and prioritizes … on its path of fiscal discipline to achieve the mayor's vision for a better and fairer New York." Track state and … City address delivered by Mayor Eric Adams put forth his vision for a city that keeps New Yorkers safe and prioritizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-addressV.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… There are over 50,000 Category Codes that are configured in the SFS. Where a Category Code field is used or required, … is entered into the SFS. Category Codes are only available in the Purchasing module. All Category Codes are mapped to … the Category Code to Account Mapping, can be found in SFSCoach under Training Material “Category Codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeAuditors
… ID Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Computer … or Bachelor's or Graduate degree including 24 credit hours in Accounting and/or Auditing Note: You may apply if you're … of graduating and have completed at least 18 credits in your major. Apply Create an Account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/auditorsContinuity of Operations Planning
… Purpose To determine the adequacy of State agencies’ continuity of operations planning for major unexpected events. Our audit scope included the … To determine the adequacy of State agencies continuity of operations planning for major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningEarly Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, ECEC reported about $2.8 million in reimbursable costs for the rate-based special education … programs we audited. Key Finding We identified $3,501 in costs that did not comply with SED’s requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReview of Travel Card Expenses
… of Suicide Prevention (Director) were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and … 2013. Key Findings We found the Director certified $4,666 in inappropriate or unsupported travel expenses on vouchers and expense reports. In doing so, the Director certified those travel expenses as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesManagement of Cash and Investments
… benefit corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA is … and capital needs. We identified $92.1 million maintained in funds and bank accounts that could have been factored into … have a written plan for meeting the objectives set forth in its investment guidelines. Key Recommendations Routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… the next generation of scientists and researchers in nanotechnology. The College is a unit of the University at … advanced research complex of its kind at any university in the world. The College has a number of business … all State entities, including SUNY campuses. Key Finding In addition to the security measures established by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 71
… than Form 1099-MISC. Payors also report certain income in different box numbers on the redesigned 1099-MISC. OSC … year 2020 using the withholding data provided by agencies in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). On October 25, 2021, … more information. (Updates to this section are currently in progress.) Agency personnel should email [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/71-processing-payments-subject-federal-reportingCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… identify conflicts of interest were not filed. Payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) billing and collections were not … district and library, $300,875. Tax exemptions disclosed in audited financial statements were overstated. Key … Appendix B includes OSC’s comments on issues raised in the IDA’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mClarence Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-46)
… School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the … more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board and District officials: Consistently overestimated general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/01/clarence-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m-46East Hampton Union Free School District – Network and Financial Application Access and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-8)
… enabled network user accounts were not logged into in the last six months. Accounts grant access to sensitive … plan. District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report but indicated that they will initiate … B includes our comments on certain issues officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/08/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-network-and-financial-applicationFreeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… and maintaining unreasonable reserve balances results in real property tax levies that are higher than needed to … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report, but indicated they plan to initiate corrective … Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Whitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… which are network user accounts not specifically assigned to a student (e.g., authorized staff, third-party vendors and … and were unaware of all the network users that had access to the District’s network. When nonstudent network user … increased risk that it could suffer a serious interruption to operations due to the risk to the network and potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… (17 percent). Could not demonstrate that three reserves with balances totaling more than $4 million were properly … budgeting practices. District officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they will initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52Village of Pomona – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-17)
… the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records and reports, Filed the required Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC), and Reported the results of the Village’s fiscal activities … cause to be audited, the CFO’s 2022-23 financial records and reports as required by New York State Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-pomona-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-17