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Town of Howard - Fund Balance Management (2018M-192)
… of fund balance was not effective. As a result, general and highway fund balances increased significantly over the … reserve or budgeting policies or multiyear financial and capital plans. Key Recommendations Periodically monitor adopted budgets and make necessary amendments and transfers as needed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-howard-fund-balance-management-2018m-192Dundee Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-74)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations The Board and … comprehensive IT security policies, procedures and plans to safeguard computerized assets and data. Provide periodic IT security awareness training to personnel who use IT resources. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/dundee-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-74Safety at Stations
… capital projects include the repair and improvement of station security, station structural components and bridges, as well as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… Fund's (Fund) overall return in the third quarter of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 4.12 percent for the … period ending Dec. 31, 2017, with an estimated value of $209.1 billion, according to New York State Comptroller … solid returns on investments during the last three months of 2017," DiNapoli said. "Notwithstanding recent volatility, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsWhispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Whispering Pines Preschool, Inc. … calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). Our audit covered the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of The Child School (School) were calculated properly, … services to New York City children between 6 and 21 years of age. The School is certified to provide special education … with the Manual requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Bilingual SEIT & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCooperative Information Technology Services (2012MR-1)
… determine if local governments could reduce IT costs and/or enhance their efficiency through cooperative services for … Background Local governments, regardless of their size or complexity, are becoming increasingly reliant on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/02/15/cooperative-information-technology-services-2012mr-1DiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly … The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6000 in cash from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides online agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass approval functionality for use on … This section provides online agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass approval functionality for use on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… also did not ensure contractors signed the acceptable use policy forms and retain the forms on file. Sensitive IT … $203,444, primarily for non-emergencies. With appropriate scheduling, over $60,000 of these overtime payments could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsVillage of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… for other than its intended purpose, such as for the repair of the retaining wall, was an inappropriate use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2020-S-11 ). About the Program State government … of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Executive Order 95 Open Data Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followTown of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… and internal controls over the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through September 30, 2012. Background The Town of LaGrange is located in Dutchess County and serves approximately 15,700 residents. … terminated upon separation from service, and users did not log off the system when they were not using it. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107DiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… to prevent such thefts. I thank the New York State Police and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory Oakes for … Gregory Oakes. “With the assistance of the New York State Police, we were able to hold Mr. Royal accountable and obtain … on the public's behalf.” Royal, 55, admitted gassing up at the VFA pump and using his chief’s truck for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… the three-month period ending June 30, 2018, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Fund … quarter," DiNapoli said. "New York state's pension fund is designed and prudently managed to provide sustainable … Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is the third largest public pension plan in the nation with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… 16,200 residents. The City is governed by the City Council which comprises an elected Mayor and six elected … total approximately $18.2 million. Key Findings The City’s procurement policy was adopted in 2000 and has not been … did not receive competitive quotations as per the City’s procurement policy. Key Recommendations Update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Sullivan County Community College – Information Technology (2017M-123)
… that were no longer needed were not disabled or removed and the Board did not establish policies and procedures regarding breach notifications and disaster recovery plans. Server room equipment is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123Village of Mill Neck – Financial Management (2014M-358)
… adequate policies and procedures or provided guidance on maintaining a reasonable level of fund balance. The Board … 2011-12 through 2013-14 fiscal years. Village officials have not developed a comprehensive, written multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/20/village-mill-neck-financial-management-2014m-358Village of Speculator – Financial Condition (2013M-381)
… is located in the Town of Lake Pleasant in Hamilton County and has approximately 320 residents. The Village Board comprises four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. Its adopted appropriations for the … deficits have caused deficit fund balances in the water and sewer funds. Significant outstanding interfund loans to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-speculator-financial-condition-2013m-381Springs Union Free School District - Payroll (2018M-222)
… teacher assistants were not paid in accordance with their collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Nearly 53 percent of leave used by 33 … not supported by a required planned absence request form. Vacation and sick leave balances for 11 of 33 employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/springs-union-free-school-district-payroll-2018m-222