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Rome City School District – Multiyear Planning (2021M-144)
… the plans, additional information and analysis is needed. For example, officials: Reviewed historical trends to project … did not calculate the projected annual operating deficits in future fiscal years or assess the impact of the operating … purchases. In addition, the District’s preliminary plan for using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/rome-city-school-district-multiyear-planning-2021m-144Town of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) pending ticket report and the Court’s balance due report were … bail when a defendant fails to appear in Court. Ensure ticket dispositions are properly reported to the DMV in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36Town of St. Armand – Selected Financial Operations (2017M-142)
… 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. Background The Town of St. Armand is located in Essex County and includes a portion … Town of St Armand Selected Financial Operations 2017M142 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-st-armand-selected-financial-operations-2017m-142Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… online banking and information technology for the period July 1, 2013 through June 6, 2014. Background The … The District did not have written agreements with its banks to clearly prescribe the manner in which electronic or … and other security measures available from the banks are enabled. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a drastic decline in the population of these … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s farmers know how important honey bees and other pollinators are to our … audit findings, the Department did not issue a permit or obtain a disease-free certification, as they are supposed to, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate controls to ensure that all … Communications Surcharge (Surcharge) are being identified; if Providers are billing, collecting, and remitting the … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance has adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… found the department is not always meeting its own goals, which is potentially putting patients' health and … on a scale of priority 1 to 4, with "priority 1" being the most serious. SED receives about 6,000 complaints against … of past misconduct and criminal convictions. Officials conceded that some nurses are not always truthful in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentVillage of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… was to review the Village’s financial management practices for the period June 1, 2011, through April 25, 2013. Background The Village of Spencerport is located in the Town of Ogden in Monroe County and has a population of … the Board appropriated $3.73 million in fund balance for the general and sewer funds, over $2.9 million of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134State Agencies Bulletin No. 2216
… inform agencies of the April 2024 Increase to Hazard Duty Pay. Affected Employees: Employees in Administrative Services … Association (CSEA) provides for an increase in Hazard Duty Pay for employees who are currently receiving Hazard Duty … Federation (PEF) provides for an increase in Hazard Duty Pay for employees who are currently receiving Hazard Duty PST …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2216-april-2024-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… of Interest Tuition Assistance Program: Stony Brook University (2015-T-2) Tuition Assistance Program: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-instituteVillage of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… Key Recommendations Ensure that the Village’s accounting records for the operating funds are complete and accurate. Ensure that the accounting records are properly adjusted to reflect correct account … ensure that they are properly recorded in the accounting records. Review the sewer and water rates periodically and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine potential cost savings and internal controls over … 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-107Town of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… not designate an administrator over the Town’s financial software application who is independent of the financial … as the system administrator for the Town’s financial software package. Maintain an up-to-date inventory list of all of the Town’s computer and technology equipment and software. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96Contract Advisory No. 21
… the State Comptroller, in conjunction with the Statewide Financial System (SFS), advises Agencies to complete the … are available on the SFS Secure website as well, in Job Aid JAA-CN210-001. The transaction to update a converted … to the correct PO and underlying contract. Related SFS Job Aids are documented in the announcement, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/21-reminder-update-and-pre-encumber-contracts-converted-during-ee1-october-2015Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… for individuals who used the district’s IT assets. In addition, personal internet use was found on computers … revenues. Auditors found that $4.2 million was maintained in the debt service fund although the funds had not been designated to pay debt. In addition, district officials improperly restricted funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTaxes and Interest
… tax liability should be addressed with an appropriate tax specialist, especially questions about interest or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or you may choose a lower … how they affect your potential benefit, and then save or print it. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to … You must file your pension payment Option Election form (unless we tell you otherwise, as in the case of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… and surrounding areas. The Authority’s mission statement is to provide “transit services that are safe, efficient and … for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals … certain types of discretionary expenses were proper, what would be considered reasonable amounts for such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Town of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… Purpose of Audit The objectives of our audit were to review the Town’s internal controls over … 1, 2014 through January 31, 2015. Background The Town of Malone is located in Franklin County and has a population … The objectives of our audit were to review the Towns internal controls over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mHempstead Union Free School District – Management of District Resources (2014M-253)
… District did not appropriately limit user access to its Student Information System. Key Recommendations Make sound … positions. For special education services, ensure that student evaluations are completed timely and that all … during evaluation. Review and revise user access to the Student Information System to ensure that users have access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/29/hempstead-union-free-school-district-management-district-resources-2014m