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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the district’s use of two central network management tools for over 10 years has created security concerns due to lack … were at the lowest possible cost or ensure that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Had officials monitored … were not board approved. Furthermore, bank reconciliations for 15 of the 36 months reviewed were not performed, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… adequately secure shared network folder access, resulting in users having unnecessary access to multiple forms of PPSI in eight shared folders; or maintain a data inventory to … solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher interest earnings. Persistence Preparatory Academy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … local government and school audits were issued. County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections The county’s parks and recreation department and golf course did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan, called the New York Achieving a Better Life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … over fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16, which resulted in appropriated fund balance not being used. During this … was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Equine Health and Safety
… and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State racetracks. The audit covered … 29, 2018. Background The Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in the State, including horse racing and … gaming. The Commission was created by Chapter 60 of the Laws of 2012 and became effective February 1, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … for appropriations. The District has appropriated all of the $24.1 million projected unassigned fund balance at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6Collection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees
… (Department) charged and collected the correct fees for special hauling and divisible load overweight permits. … 2012 through February 5, 2015. Background The Department is responsible for regulating the movement of oversize and … reliability of roads and bridges. A special hauling permit is generally used to move a single piece of equipment or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-feesPerformance Incentive Program
… measure employee performance and whether incentive awards are warranted and justified. Our scope period covers April 1, … by design, directed the bulk of incentive awards to upper management. Upper management received about $1 million, … the Authority did not maintain documentation supporting how the employees met or exceeded performance criteria. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Cattaraugus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1082
… for Earnings Codes ER2 , ER3 , EC1 , EP1 , and EH1 .) Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/ Advice The new … Codes and their descriptions will be displayed on the Payroll Register and appear on the employee’s paycheck or … Questions about this Bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox … To provide procedures to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1082-new-extra-service-earnings-codes-office-mental-health-omhNew NY Broadband Program
… from January 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY … Program requirements, using external entities to assist in identifying eligible census blocks, reviewing project … to 98.95% of the State is overstated as it’s based, in part, on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Form 477 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… of our audit was to evaluate the process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms for the building space needed for school operations and the effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with … the Board approved a compact contract between the School and the Foundation that states that the Foundation will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Fishkill , Hamburg Industrial Development Agency , Town of Hebron , Pultneyville … Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Awards Program (Saratoga County) The district’s Length of Service Awards Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale: $329,225,000 Awarded
… all of which have been approved by the voters, will pay for essential investments in transportation and environmental … rate environment translated into favorable pricing for the state.” The winning bids were as follows: Series … bid of 1.743774 percent. The state received eight bids for the $142.6 million of tax-exempt new money bonds. The net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-sale-329225000-awardedMonitoring of Construction Management
… and administration costs associated with carrying out this function are supported and related. The audit … 2021. About the Program The Office facilitates the work of State agencies through the provision of architectural, … contracts’ MWBE goals. However, the WBE subcontracted out all of its approved services to an independent contractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges
… whether the Medicaid program made inappropriate fee-for-service (FFS) payments to hospitals that failed to … time and date of admission and when the services ended. This information is used to calculate the payment made to the … a patient was transferred to another facility may result in a lower payment than if a patient was simply discharged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-misclassified-patient-dischargesArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… from ransomware, hardware failure or human error, for example, could significantly curtail a local government’s … the resulting impact. The goal of IT contingency planning is to help enable an IT system and/or electronic data to be … government or school needs. Backup Procedures A backup is a copy of data files and software programs made to replace …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningOpinion 88-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' Compensation Law) WORKERS' … to the Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Board for payment into the Uninsured Employers' Fund. Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… school audits were issued. Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Albany County) The … were adequately supported, properly approved, and for a school-related purpose. Without adequate oversight, the … ensure that all disbursements were made as authorized or for an appropriate purpose. City of White Plains – Sexual …
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