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Chatham Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-161)
… when developing budgets. The District has not established a formal plan stating how much will be set aside in each reserve, how each reserve will be funded or when … Recommendations Adopt realistic appropriations estimates in the District’s budgets. Develop comprehensive policies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/30/chatham-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-161Town of Ulster – Town Assessor (2016M-361)
… August 25, 2016. Background The Town of Ulster is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately … the four properties with exemptions that were transferred in 2015 to recover the prorated portion of 2015 taxes. … Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-ulster-town-assessor-2016m-361Town of Maine – Justice Court Operations (2016M-358)
… August 5, 2016. Background The Town of Maine is located in Broome County and maintains a Justice Court with one elected Justice. The Town is … that unpaid tickets are properly referred to the DMV in a timely manner. Perform, or engage an independent public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/22/town-maine-justice-court-operations-2016m-358Village of Mayfield – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-28)
… 31, 2016. Background The Village of Mayfield is located in the Town of Mayfield in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 800. The Village is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/28/village-mayfield-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-28Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B24-6-3)
… The Village, located in Rockland County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in … to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/12/village-suffern-budget-review-b24-6-3Whitehall Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-159)
… The Whitehall Central School District is located in Washington County. The District is governed by a Board of Education which comprises nine elected members. … benefits costs totaled approximately $10.6 million in the 2012-13 budget. Key Finding We found the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/16/whitehall-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013mGrand Island Central School District – Interfund Financial Activity (2016M-42)
… The Grand Island Central School District is located in the Town of Grand Island in Erie County. The District, which operates five schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/grand-island-central-school-district-interfund-financial-activity-2016mDutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – User Access Rights (2016M-213)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine user access rights for the period July 1, 2014 … BOCES officials have not implemented access controls to ensure proper segregation of duties in the computer system … in the system because users created new vendor files when entering purchases for existing vendors. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/19/dutchess-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-user-access-rights-2016m-213Hicksville Union Free School District – Managing Network User Accounts (2023M-20)
… for managing business office network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized computer use, access and loss. … did not properly manage network user account controls to help maintain continuity of business office operations and … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they plan to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/hicksville-union-free-school-district-managing-network-user-accountsVillage of Lindenhurst – Claims Processing (2016M-345)
… 31, 2016. Background The Village of Lindenhurst is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, and has approximately … Key Recommendations Ensure that the entire Board conducts a thorough and deliberate audit of all Village claims or … supporting documentation. Obtain approved purchase orders in advance of any purchase. … Village of Lindenhurst Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-lindenhurst-claims-processing-2016m-345IX.8 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… well as increasing the undrawn grant award amount. Under no circumstances should a state agency return such refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix8-overviewMount Morris Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-99)
… ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking … to online banking. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses that we confidentially … Monitor computer use with the acceptable use policy and regulations. Key Recommendations Ensure the written bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/04/mount-morris-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-99Green Island Union Free School District - Separation Payments (2019M-55)
Determine whether separation payments were calculated correctly and supported by employee contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/green-island-union-free-school-district-separation-payments-2019m-55City of Cohoes – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-26)
… the Cohoes Public Library (Library), such as access aisles in accessible parking spaces. Three components at the Police … physical accessibility for the 49 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/14/city-cohoes-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-26Your Membership Tier – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… January 8, 2010, and did not elect to be covered by Article 22 (that is, did not opt into Tier 5), can be covered by either Article 11 or Article 14 benefits, depending on their retirement plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/your-membership-tierState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 Executive Budget
… put forth today by Governor Hochul comes at a time of continued economic growth and improving revenues. State … is projected to grow by 7.9%, which is above the rate of inflation. I’m particularly concerned about the out-year budget gaps of $23.2 billion for the next three fiscal years, even as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-executive-budgetCUNY Bulletin No. CU-394
… Benefit” whereby an eligible employee will remain on the payroll not to exceed 8 weeks. The CUNY Paid Parental Leave … Employees on a Paid Parental Leave on or after 3/21/09: To report employees who have gone on a Paid Parental Leave on or … transactions may be directed to the Non-Executive Audit mailbox. … This bulletin informs agencies of new Time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-394-cuny-paid-parental-leave-benefitState Police Bulletin No. SP-146
… Purpose To provide the Division of State Police instructions for processing the 2012-2013 Fitness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-146-2012-2013-state-police-fitness-bonus-paymentPermanent COLA
… Thomas P. DiNapoli In July 2000, the Retirement System was at the forefront of a successful effort to enact a law … on 50 percent of the annual rate of inflation, measured at the end of the fiscal year (on March 31st). In addition, … is eligible? In order to receive your COLA, you must be: Age 62 or older and retired for five or more years; Age 55 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaDiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Conduct Racial Equity Audits
… Group . The Fund has also refiled the proposal at Amazon.com , where 44% of shareholders supported it last year. … not,” DiNapoli said. “Companies are responsible for their business practices and must ensure that they do not harm … fund is committed to ensuring the companies we invest in address racial equity. Research shows that ensuring equal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-conduct-racial-equity-audits