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Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … over $860,000 that were for the same or similar types of material or service. As a result, we question whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Town of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… real property tax revenue and a $109,000 expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B24-7-2)
… District (District) is located in Suffolk County. Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2020, as amended by Chapter 56 of the Laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/05/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b24-7-2DiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… are used efficiently and effectively. He is the ideal choice to lead my efforts to hold local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionPutnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-2)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2022, through November 15, 2023. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the Commissioner of Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/03/29/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-2Continuity of Operations Planning
… Purpose To determine the adequacy of State agencies’ continuity of operations … for major unexpected events. Our audit scope included the period January 1, 2017 through August 23, 2017. Background The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services … To determine the adequacy of State agencies continuity of operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningManagement of Cash and Investments
… Establish a written investment plan which includes yield expectations and perform documented analysis demonstrating performance against the yield expectations. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… monitored the Project. The Board did not always provide clear, written expectations, such as the authority granted … and budget-versus-actual disbursements; and establishing clear communication expectations between project manager(s), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87The Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Safety, Reliability and Frequency
In the wake of the pandemic the MTA experienced significant ridership loss from which it has yet to recover. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has noted the MTA’s revenue composition is unlikely to return to pre-pandemic norms over the financial plan period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2023.pdfThe Importance of Responsible Debt Management: Poor State Bond Structuring Choices Lead to Greater Costs for Taxpayers
In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final maturities up to 50 years for capital purposes for the MTA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/importance-of-responsible-debt-management.pdfCybersecurity Month Cybersecurity Foundations
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual effort which aims to highlight emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance to help create a safe and secure digital world. Learn about this year’s themes and other foundational IT contr
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-cybersecurity-foundations-10-3-22.pdfRecord of Activities: Elected and Appointed Officials Webinar Presentation
The purpose of an ROA is to establish an Official’s service credit in NYSLRS. During this training, we will go over what is required on an ROA, as well as walk you through how to complete an ROA utilizing a template, available on the NYSLRS website.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2022/pdf/roa-presentation-may-22.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2021-F-3) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3-response.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2019-S-65) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is complying with Executive Order 95, including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and useful.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s65-response.pdfOverview – Employer Contributions and Rates
… retirement benefits can be paid. To calculate your annual invoice and bill you for a portion of the cost of your … are announced annually for the next State fiscal year's invoice, due approximately 18 months later. The following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/overviewCUNY Bulletin No. CU-333
… University of New York employees in the following titles: Campus Security Assistant Campus Security Officer Campus Peace Officer Campus Public Safety Sergeant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-333-june-2008-uniform-allowance-paymentExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO) complied with New York State Finance Law requirements and guidance on the … of Procurement Cards (PCards) when purchasing $1.6 million in goods and services from 12 vendors during the period … to State Finance Law §112, agency contracts over $50,000 in amount must be approved by the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus – Employee Fingerprinting (2013M-286)
… checks performed prior to working at the School. For one worker, School officials did not obtain clearance … their School. A School official told us that because the worker was previously cleared at another charter school, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-west-campus-employeeVillage of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Addison (Village) Clerk-Treasurer properly … segregate the duties of the former Clerk-Treasurer (see Village of Addison – Board Oversight (2024M-8) ). The former … Determine whether the Village of Addison Village ClerkTreasurer properly deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19