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Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… six OCFS systems containing confidential information were insufficient to prevent unnecessary or inappropriate access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… State Insurance Fund Become self-insured as authorized by the Workers' Compensation Law Participate in a county … your experience rating and other factors are good, you may find comparable coverage at a lower cost. Self-insured … manage their safety programs aggressively in order to save money. Your insurance carrier or a private consulting firm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… appropriately and effectively." Town of Lockport – Justice Court (Niagara County) The justices did not accurately collect, record, disburse, reconcile and report court money in a timely manner. Because the justices did not … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… back in court on April 18 before Canandaigua City Court Judge Stephen Aronson. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftUnderstanding the Audit Process
… of New York State and New York City agencies and of public authorities. The Division of State Government Accountability … on the subject matter of the audit, we may also adhere to other auditing standards issued by various standard-setting … require corrective action by the auditee. Any differences from this process for engagements that are not audits will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… Cities of Buffalo [pdf] , Ithaca [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Syracuse [pdf] and White Plains [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The … within the last 10 years. Buffalo, Ithaca, Rochester, Syracuse and White Plains also have elevators with … All units had long-term capital plans, but Ithaca’s, Syracuse’s and White Plains’ plans were not based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today awarded three series of New York State General Obligation Bonds totaling $214035000 through a competitive sale
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-saleComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… charging leave accruals. Newfield Fire Company – Company Funds (Tompkins County) The board generally ensured that company funds were properly deposited and disbursed. However, the … Union Center Fire Company – Controls Over Company Funds (Broome County) Company controls are adequate to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-5
… may construct a private road leading from a village street into property of a not-for-profit corporation, with … that the road remain private and not become a village street. Village Law, §6-622 provides that a village board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Lackawanna , Town of Willing and the Town of Wright . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. However, based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … Background The Town of Sullivan is located in Madison County and has a population of approximately 15,340. The … of the Town’s financial and operational affairs. The Town Clerk is an elected position. The Town Clerk is also the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… will raise total spending for the city to $101 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2023, excluding the benefit of prepayments of expenses in FY 2022, which brings total spending to at least $106 … permit the city to reach a record level of $8.3 billion in reserves and other fungible resources (including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national … potential for using Federal Trade Commission resources and strategies to enhance the effectiveness of its Do Not Call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Andes – Conflict of Interest and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (Delaware … Auditors determined that board member had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the town and his machining … totaling approximately $4 million from the college’s bank account prior to audit. Auditors also determined that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State University of New York College at New Paltz – Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… or needed to be disabled. As a result, auditors identified 1,094 unneeded user accounts and six user accounts with … provider’s responsibilities and services to be provided. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… will be reflected on an employee’s annual W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for 2021. Affected Employees Employees … must submit an excel spreadsheet ( Attachment A ) to the Tax and Compliance mailbox that contains a list of employees … update the affected employees’ W-2, Box 14 accordingly. Tax Information These monies are taxable income and will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in August were 15.5% higher than they were … distributions against what had been reported by sales tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts payments to … provide more information on the regional picture of sales tax collections for the third quarter (July through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not maintain accurate and consistent capital asset records to ensure district assets were monitored and safeguarded. … $2,551 that were not adequately supported. They did not always enforce the adopted travel policy when approving … were not accurate. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0ReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… whether the ReStacking Occupancy Initiative, as executed by the Office of General Services (OGS), has produced savings … 2014. Background One cost-saving initiative recommended by the State’s Savings and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission, which was established by the Governor in January 2011 to streamline State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiative