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DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its … are to our food supply and environmental health. The state has designed a program to protect their declining … past three decades, the honey bee population in New York has declined drastically, in large part due to invasive pests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programInspector General
… and empowered it to prevent, detect and deter corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest and abuse … an email to: [email protected] Call To report fraud within OSC: 518-408-4906 weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 … to reach the Office of the Inspector General. To report fraud outside of OSC: 1-888-672-4555 weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to … rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State Police Plan
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you are covered by a … benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and services available to you, including: Benefits you will … Benefits you may receive if you become permanently disabled and are unable to perform your duties (disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you are covered by a … benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and services available to you, including: Benefits you will … Benefits you may receive if you become permanently disabled and are unable to perform your duties (disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… Services Unit staff members were not held accountable for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the Assistant Vice President responsible for the Unit violated Metro-North policy by not disclosing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-followOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… with contract requirements. We identified opportunities for improved oversight, particularly regarding contractor … are outcome-based and correlate to Department expectations for the individual programs it is funding and to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followGreater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
… properly planned, authorized contracts and accounted for the ongoing project. However, we found: While the … expenditures, she did not provide them to the Board for review. The claims auditor did not audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/greater-amsterdam-school-district-capital-project-2022m-50South Orangetown Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-24)
… Determine whether South Orangetown Central School District District officials ensured network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/south-orangetown-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-24Mount Morris Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-99)
… officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … officials did not: Have an adequate written bank agreement for online banking transactions. Ensure that authorized … sufficiently details online banking. Designate a computer for online banking transactions. Monitor computer use to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/04/mount-morris-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-99Town of Greenwich – Purchasing (2020M-135)
… documentation sought for purchases is attached to vouchers and retained. Town officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/26/town-greenwich-purchasing-2020m-135Town of Fishkill – Information Technology (2020M-153)
… plan. Officials did not adequately manage user accounts for the network or financial application. Town employees did … and a disaster recovery plan. Develop written procedures for managing system access. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/30/town-fishkill-information-technology-2020m-153North Salem Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-140)
… not ensure network user accounts were adequately managed. In addition to finding sensitive information technology (IT) … staff disabled 181 unneeded network user accounts. Seven of these users left the District between 2011 and 2019. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/north-salem-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-140Mottville Fire District - Budgeting and Financial Recordkeeping (2020M-26)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and the Treasurer accurately recorded and reported financial activities. Key Findings The Board’s budgets were incomplete because the real property … Determine whether the Board adopted realistic budgets and the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/15/mottville-fire-district-budgeting-and-financial-recordkeeping-2020m-26City of Norwich - Emergency Medical Services Billing (2019M-112)
… (EMS) billing. Key Findings The EMS Department did not bill for 614 incidents resulting in $417,600 of unbilled … billed 9 incidents totaling $8,300; this equates to approximately $200,000 in lost revenue at the current rate … of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/08/16/city-norwich-emergency-medical-services-billing-2019m-112Miller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… Background The Miller Place Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2016M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over fixed assets for the period July 1, … Ensure that fixed asset records are accurate and up to date and that all fixed assets can be located. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2016m-268Madrid-Waddington Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-347)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition … Central School District is located in the Towns of Lisbon, Louisville, Madrid, Potsdam and Waddington in St. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/madrid-waddington-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-347Town of Wellsville – Budgeting (2021M-112)
… budgets. However, it could improve budgeting practices and be more transparent with how it budgets for the general and highway funds. The Board gave taxpayers the impression that real property taxes were levied to finance general Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-wellsville-budgeting-2021m-112Forestburgh Fire District – Financial Activities (2015M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … The Forestburgh Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Forestburgh, Sullivan County. The District is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/16/forestburgh-fire-district-financial-activities-2015m-203