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City of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
… internal controls over information technology (IT) assets for the period June 30, 2014 through November 30, 2016. … elected seven-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for 2016-17 totaled approximately $1.1 billion. Key Findings … and the potential impact should that data be disclosed, altered or destroyed without authorization. City officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Town of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population of 33,710. The Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Beacon City School District -- Budget Review (B6-15-4)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s preliminary budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background Chapter 308 of the Laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/beacon-city-school-district-budget-review-b6-15-4Town of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… condition and to examine the Town Clerk’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.1 million. Key Findings The … in a timely manner. The Board did not audit or provide for an annual audit of the Clerk's records. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… 2014. Background The Byron-Bergen Central School District is located in the Towns of Byron and Bergen in Genesee … access for all if its bank accounts. District officials do not secure user names, passwords and secured token devices … to access online banking and that they log off the bank website in a secured manner. Have written agreements with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationBrunswick Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-002)
… the Towns of Brunswick, Pittstown, Grafton, Schaghticoke and Poestenkill in Rensselaer County. The District is … in the District, with approximately 1,200 students and 200 employees. Budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 … the balances would be used. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/brunswick-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-002Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s financial … not-for-profit organization which was located in the Towns of Nanticoke and Lisle in Broome County. The Department, … Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds 2015M3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… contract review is an essential and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse in the state’s procurement process. … significant fiscal and integrity issues and helps to ensure a level playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has taken a tremendous step to bring more transparency and more accountability to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewTravel Advisory No. 3
… train) and does not fully use the ticket(s) within one year, the employee should return the unused ticket(s) to … the common carrier for a refund. This must be done within one year of the purchase date of the ticket(s). Updates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/3-travel-manual-updateOpinion 88-49
… -- Procedural Requirements (effect of failure to comply with) VILLAGE MAYOR -- Powers and Duties (authority to make … a court would invalidate only those provisions of the instant local law which would have required its submission to … of Barber , 198 Misc 135, 100 NYS2d 668, affd 278 App Div 600, 101 NYS2d 924, 278 App Div 727; 103 NYS2d 661; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-49Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… recorded the real property taxes for 2012 and 2013 as an opening balance in the check register instead of as a … claims before they are paid from the administrative checking account. The board authorized the library director and an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 2002-3
… as otherwise provided by law, after a public dock district is established, the town board may contract for the … limitations of section one hundred ninety-eight". There is, however, nothing in section 198, or any other State … districts created for different purposes). Further, it is our opinion that a town may not, pursuant to its home rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3DiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the total funds that White illegally stole from the state … of White that led to her arrest. “The State pension system is the backbone of the hard-working public servants … would seek to manipulate the system for her own benefit is reprehensible. I am thankful for the dedicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Complaint Processing (Report 2020-N-9 ). About the Program The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) receives, investigates, … bias-based policing and racial profiling. Once a civilian complaint is filed, investigators gather documentary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 … which provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … Health (NYSOH) as a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followFood Metrics Implementation
… (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This … sustainability of local farms by tracking how State agency food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for … to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… Background The New York City Department of Education (DoE) is the largest school district in the country and serves … safety of those students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for government policymakers. … their children in another school within the district that is not designated PD. Key Findings Our review of 10 sampled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… 2017. About the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is responsible for providing public transportation in New … for the daily riders who use its 472 subway stations is one of Transit’s essential duties. Transit’s Division of … station inspections within three days before and after our site visits. Once identified, defects were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, because of a mental or physical … implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of this report to provide information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… for the plans, but the specifics are left up to safety teams appointed at each district and school building. The safety teams are composed of stakeholders from the School Districts, … public hearings on the plans, appoint district-wide safety teams including all required representatives, or train …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements