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Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through … $27.4 million. Key Findings The Board adopted a payroll policy that included oversight procedures to mitigate the risks associated with outsourcing payroll, but the procedures were either not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76Connetquot Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-98)
… November 30, 2014. Background The Connetquot Central School District is located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk … Connetquot Central School District Financial Condition 2015M98 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/connetquot-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-98Bay Shore Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Audit of Claims (2015M-57)
… The Bay Shore Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk County. The District, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-audit-claimsTown of Grafton – Internal Controls Over Claims Auditing (2013M-133)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the Board’s claims … ensure that detailed claims audit procedures were in place to enable it to perform a proper and thorough audit in a timely manner. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-grafton-internal-controls-over-claims-auditing-2013m-133Morris Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-47)
… The Board overestimated appropriations from the 2019-20 through 2021-22 fiscal years by an average of $617,000, or … contribution for employees reserve was sufficient to cover expenditures for at least four years. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/28/morris-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-47Uniondale Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-61)
… Supervisor did not: Establish written procedures for granting, changing and disabling nonstudent network user … Recommendations Develop and adhere to written procedures for granting, changing and disabling nonstudent network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/uniondale-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-61Village of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)
… provide the Board with accurate budget-to-actual reports and complete financial reports each month. Further, the value … diminished because accounting records were unreliable and bank reconciliations were inaccurate and not prepared for all accounts. Because of ineffective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101Special Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… without reductions; and The Social Security benefit payable. For payments made before January 1, 2001, the salary … not be less than: The full salary you would have earned in the highest grade-step; or If you were in the highest … of a supervisory position, the salary that would have been payable to a police superior officer or a fire officer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefitVested Retirement Benefit – State University Police Plan
… Your Vested Benefit Your vested retirement benefit is 1.66 percent of your FAS for each year of credited … non-SUNY police officer service. The retirement benefit is payable for your lifetime. You may elect one of several … retirement will be effective on the date the application is received. Remember, it is up to you to file a retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/vested-retirement-benefitOpinion 89-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … to your inquiry concerning a purchase of equipment by a political subdivision from a vendor holding a State contract which contains a price extension clause allowing political subdivisions to participate in the contract award. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the nation, comprising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 91-6
… within the county under County Law, §408-a(2). There is no analogous State statutory exception, however, for … that under the doctrine of federal preemption, state law is superseded by federal law when: (1) the federal law expressly so provides; (2) the federal law is intended to occupy a given field; (3) the state law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-6Town of Hornellsville – Financial Management (2025M-102)
… Audit Area A key measure of a town’s financial condition is its level of fund balance, which represents the difference … amount of unrestricted fund balance within operating funds is an important financial consideration for town officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-hornellsville-financial-management-2025m-102State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of Aloma D. Johnson Charter School , Center Moriches Union Free School District , Colton-Pierrepont … Charter School – Leave Accruals (Erie County) School officials did not maintain accurate, complete and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 88-3
… Fund. You ask that we review the provisions of subdivision two of section 52 of the Workers' Compensation Law (WCL) regarding the disposition of fines. Subdivision two provides as follows: "All fines imposed under this … Concerning the provisions of subdivision two of section 52 of the Workers Compensation Law WCL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Groveland , Town of Hammond , Town of Milton and a comprehensive audit of road infrastructure needs in nine … transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … segregated and compensating controls were insufficient. Rent money was not adequately secured and was not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Campbell-Savona Central School District , Gilboa-Conesville Central School District , Hicksville Union Free School District , Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central … announced completed audits of the CampbellSavona Central School District CSD GilboaConesville CSD Hicksville Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Area #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… the resulting impact. The goal of IT contingency planning is to help enable an IT system and/or electronic data to be … government or school needs. Backup Procedures A backup is a copy of data files and software programs made to replace original versions if there is loss or damage to the original. Establishing backup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… A great portion of the work on these projects is performed by employees assigned to the LIRR Engineering … of fraud, waste and abuse are mitigated and that there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the … and attendance, employees might be paid for overtime that is unnecessary and/or not worked. For example, Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms for the building space needed for school operations and the effectiveness of the School’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185