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DiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health … said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our vulnerabilities. With the … to programs that help keep drinking water safe, the state and localities have to take the lead in strengthening …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionCanisteo-Greenwood Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-362)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for … fund balance and have allowed unrestricted fund balance to exceed the statutory limit for the past three fiscal years … million. District officials have allowed reserve balances to accumulate to excessive levels and have consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/canisteo-greenwood-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-362Homer Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-306)
… if the amounts reserved are necessary, reasonable, and in compliance with statutory requirements. Develop a plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/homer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-306State Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… governments. There are a total of 5,352 functioning dams in the state, with 861 of those owned or co-owned by local … "The deadly and destructive consequences of flooding in New York are clear," said DiNapoli. "As with the impact of severe storms, the breach of a large dam could result in the loss of life, devastation of several communities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. As a result of the audit and … with public records, and she agreed to pay $21,296 in restitution before sentencing. In August 2020, the former clerk was sentenced to five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-314
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. SU-314.2 . Purpose The purpose of … establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by PEF or CSEA working at a SUNY University Hospital. Affected Employees Employees in certain Administrative Services Unit (BU02), Operational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-314-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-321
… establishing temporary overtime rates for employees in certain titles represented by UUP working at a SUNY University Hospital. Affected Employees Employees in certain State University Professional Services Negotiating … SUNY providers that opt into a pilot program for employees in certain titles to establish a temporary overtime rate up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-321-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-ratesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at 518-474-4015 or email: [email protected] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… stealing thousands of dollars from campaign accounts. “The law applies to everyone equally, no matter how rich or how … into the town supervisor’s campaign chest, breaking the law and breaking the trust of the public,” said New York … Investigations Bureau, with assistance provided by Jason Blair, forensic auditor for the Attorney General’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… of IT systems and electronic data to access and attacks from unauthorized individuals. Firewalls Firewalls are … while host-based IDSs capture and analyze activity to and from a particular computer. Because the log information … possibly for the purposes of formulating an attack plan for that network. Therefore, it is important that you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionSlaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… recorded and reported to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012 through September 18, 2013. … The District’s general fund budget totaled $90,940 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … some controls, some key components were lacking. For example, the Board did not review the Treasurer’s monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialPlattekill #1 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2014M-282)
… all providers. The Board Chair had a prohibited interest in a contract between the District and a store which the … to ensure that the District does not enter into contracts in which an officer or employee has a prohibited interest. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/plattekill-1-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Emergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… - pdf] We also issued 6 letter reports to the following Counties: Niagara , Oneida , Ontario , Rockland , Schenectady … The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the six counties audited received and expended all emergency … the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance. Key Findings No resource exists to identify all the suppliers operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4SUNY System Administration Office – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such as … ranked among the highest in the State in the area of lodging. In total, we examined $188,074 in travel costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/suny-system-administration-office-selected-employee-travel-expensesSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… The Saugerties Central School District is located in the Towns of Saugerties, Ulster and Woodstock in Ulster County. The District, which operates six schools … collections or remitting them to the central treasurers in a timely manner. Student treasurers did not always use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Town of Lindley – Financial Management (2012M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2009, to August 15, 2012. Background The Town of Lindley is located … Even though the Board received monthly budget-to-actual reports from the Supervisor, they consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-lindley-financial-management-2012m-226Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. … Trustees and an elected Mayor. Operating expenditures for the 2010-11 fiscal year were $2,866,612. Key Findings … failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011, the Board reviewed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationXI.2.O Contracts with Not-for-Profit Organizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the Attorney General Bureau of Charities Registration 120 Broadway New York, NY 10271-0332 (212) 416-8401 email: charities.bureau@ag.ny.gov Web address: http://www.charitiesnys.com/home.jsp 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2o-contracts-not-profit-organizationsSyracuse Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring and Administration of the Development Fund (2015M-240)
… Syracuse Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation established by a special act of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/01/08/syracuse-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and