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Honeoye Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-9)
… have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. Employees stored personal data, such … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Adopt … comprehensive IT security policies, procedures and plans to safeguard IT assets and data. Ensure staff comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/honeoye-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-9Suffern Central School District - Financial Condition (2019M-145)
… officials effectively managed the District’s general fund financial condition. Key Findings Over the last five … $16.4 million leading to $13.1 million of the appropriated fund balance not being used. The tax certiorari reserve may … officials effectively managed the Districts general fund financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/suffern-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-145Green Island Union Free School District - Separation Payments (2019M-55)
… provided an advance of $15,000 of separation pay to the former Business Manager. Key Recommendations Provide … of separation payments. Discuss the separation overpayment to the former Business Manager with the District’s legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover funds. Discontinue paying separation payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/green-island-union-free-school-district-separation-payments-2019m-55Restrictions – State Police Plan
… members, the total amount of overtime that can be included in your FAE calculation is limited to 15 percent of earnings. … employer is not public service and cannot be included in your pensionable earnings. As of July 1, 2019, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/restrictionsRestrictions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… members, the total amount of overtime that can be included in your FAE calculation is limited to 15 percent of earnings. … employer is not public service and cannot be included in your pensionable earnings. As of July 1, 2019, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/restrictionsWalton Central School District - Fund Balance (2019M-209)
… When unused appropriated fund balance was added back to the surplus fund balance, it totaled over $2.1 million, … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use excess funds in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/walton-central-school-district-fund-balance-2019m-209Edmeston Central School District - Fund Balance (2020M-1)
… 2016-17 through 2018-19 and did not use any of that amount to fund operations because of generated operating surpluses. … When unused appropriated fund balance was added back to the surplus fund balance, it totaled over $1.1 million, … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/edmeston-central-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-1Medina Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-163)
… District officials could have improved their management of the Project. We found: District officials did not always … reporting to the Board did not include an itemization of all Project costs. Key Recommendations Solicit competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-163State Agencies Bulletin No. 1950
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the maximum salary limit for Tier 6 members of NYCTRS (82), NYCBERS (83), NYCERS (84), … OSC Actions PayServ will automatically stop contributions when an employee’s pensionable earnings reach the $250,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1950-maximum-salary-limit-tier-6-members-following-retirement-systemsIX.8 Federal Grant Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… cognizant agency without first recording the refund in the SFS as described in these procedures. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8-federal-grant-refundsTown of Jefferson – Selected Financial Operations (2014M-332)
… July 15, 2014. Background The Town of Jefferson is located in Schoharie County and had a population as of the 2010 … the new Supervisor therefore hired a bookkeeping company in February 2014 to maintain the Town’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/13/town-jefferson-selected-financial-operations-2014m-332Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B24-6-3)
… funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires local governments that have been authorized to … includes a tax levy of $12,533,658, which is within the limit established by law. Key Recommendation Be mindful of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/12/village-suffern-budget-review-b24-6-3Village 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 … supporting documentation. Obtain approved purchase orders in advance of any purchase. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-lindenhurst-claims-processing-2016m-345Mount Morris Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-99)
… officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/04/mount-morris-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-99State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's 2025 Executive Budget
… improving revenues. State Operating spending is projected to grow by 7.9%, which is above the rate of inflation. I’m … the next three fiscal years, even as the Governor proposes to extend the personal income tax surcharge on high earners. “The state needs to be prepared to assess any actions taken by the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-2025-executive-budgetCity of Cohoes – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-26)
… accessible parking spaces. Three components at the Police Station, such as signs with raised lettering and Braille. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/14/city-cohoes-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-26Town of Seneca Falls - Information Technology (2018M-218)
… Objective Determine whether the Board established policies and procedures to adequately safeguard information technology … assets. Key Findings The Board did not: Adopt IT policies and procedures to adequately address acceptable computer use, … password security management, data breach notification and backups. Provide users with security awareness training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/29/town-seneca-falls-information-technology-2018m-218Town of Conesville – Long-Term Planning (2016M-314)
… 26, 2016. Background The Town of Conesville is located in Schoharie County and has a population of approximately … resources are available to replace capital assets in a timely manner. Consider establishing reserves to set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/02/town-conesville-long-term-planning-2016m-314Long Lake Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-272)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Long Lake, in Hamilton County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … the Treasurer file the annual financial report with OSC in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/long-lake-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-272Walden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Montgomery in Orange County in which it is located. The District, which covers 26 square …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184