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Opinion 96-8
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Justice Courts (payment of fees pursuant to General Municipal … The penalty imposed is expressly declared to be civil in nature and is not made part of the motor vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-8DiNapoli Releases August Cash Report
… “The state’s cash position has improved further in recent months, largely because of higher than projected … on Wall Street profitability and the recent volatility in financial markets, the revenue outlook for the remainder … increase was primarily due to a nearly 72 percent jump in estate collections so far this year, as well as continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-releases-august-cash-reportOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Report 2020-N-5 ). About … To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… audit and approve seven claims totaling $873,056 prior to payment. Buffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (Erie County) Credit card charges were not always properly approved or adequately … were for school purposes. Auditors reviewed 170 credit card charges totaling $128,070 and found supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Dundee Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-74)
… our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of taking corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/dundee-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-74Town of Howard - Fund Balance Management (2018M-192)
… reducing property taxes. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-howard-fund-balance-management-2018m-192Area #11 – Physical Controls – Information Technology Governance
… gates and locks, and also environmental controls such as smoke detectors, fire alarms and extinguishers, protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-11-physical-controlsQueensbury Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-164)
… $36,079. Eight collections for prom tickets totaling $360 and three collections for yearbook sales totaling $165 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/queensbury-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mSullivan County Community College – Information Technology (2017M-123)
… breach notifications and disaster recovery plans. Server room equipment is not adequately protected. Key … of damage to servers, or consider other options for the server room’s location that would provide a more appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123Springs Union Free School District - Payroll (2018M-222)
… employees received the salaries and accrued leave to which they were entitled. Key Findings Two teacher … Key Recommendations Develop and implement procedures to ensure that employees are paid in accordance with … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/springs-union-free-school-district-payroll-2018m-222Village of Speculator – Financial Condition (2013M-381)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial condition for the period … and sewer funds. Significant outstanding interfund loans to the water and sewer funds have negatively affected the … estimates for revenues and expenditures. Develop a plan to eliminate the fund balance deficits in the water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-speculator-financial-condition-2013m-381Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations
… in a separate audit) – includes the following: Referral: A parent/guardian,** school personnel, or interested … submits a written request for an evaluation. (**The terms “parent” and “guardian” are used interchangeably in this … The school/district obtains written consent from the parent to conduct the evaluation. Assessments: The DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluationsResources for Local Officials
… Topics and Approvals Local Government Management Guides New Official Quick Start Guide [pdf] Planning Resources … (JCR) Contact Update Other Required Reporting Online Search Tools for Local Governments Account Code Look-Up Audit … System Search Tool Justice Court Revenue Report Open Book New York Training for Local Officials The Academy for New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsTown of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… the audit period, the Court operated with one Justice, James Fox, and two part-time Court clerks. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… The Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a governmental entity covering the area … Orleans and Niagara counties. BOCES, which provides shared services in which component districts participate to enhance … Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services Financial Management 2016M72 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mTrumansburg Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-171)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials are ensuring that meals offered to students are nutritious and prepared in the most … federal and State aid and revenue from the sale of food to students and employees. Key Findings The majority of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/trumansburg-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-171Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Elmira City School District and Patchogue-Medord … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… DiNapoli said. “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer … including public accounting, corporate accounting, and small business operations. She is a graduate of Mount Saint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionVillage of Woodridge – Financial Condition (2013M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly managed the Village’s … financial condition for the period August 1, 2011, to April 2, 2013. Background The Village of Woodridge is … during our previous audit; this is partially attributed to the budgets adopted by the Board. These budgets featured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/11/15/village-woodridge-financial-condition-2013m-172Protection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers ( 2016-S-70 ). Background The Department of … workers in New York State. Within the Department, the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring … of the State Labor Laws, which were established to protect child performers whose interests and well-being during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-follow