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Town of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
… have not: Established appropriate policies and procedures to safeguard IT resources. Implemented strong access controls … Formalized a contract describing specific services to be provided by the Town’s third-party IT vendor. In … sensitive IT control weaknesses confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33Maximum Reportable Days – Legacy Reporting
… Employees paid on a weekly basis should be credited with a maximum of five … 25 days would then be the maximum reported. Employees paid on a biweekly basis must be reported with a maximum of 10 … payrolls, report a maximum of 30 days. Employees paid on a semimonthly or monthly basis must be reported with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/maximum-reportable-daysIthaca City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period … cost savings measures are positive steps in the effort to use recurring revenues to support recurring expenditures. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/ithaca-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-318Honeoye Central School District – Payroll (2015M-277)
Honeoye Central School District Payroll 2015M277
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/honeoye-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-277The Common Retirement Fund – Employer Contributions and Rates
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) holds and invests the money used to pay NYSLRS benefits. As the trustee of the Fund, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is … The New York State Common Retirement Fund holds and invests the money used to pay NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/common-retirement-fundWaterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… controls over the cash disbursements process were adequate and we did not note any questionable bank withdrawals or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mNorth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the oversight of the Company’s financial … Warren County. The Company contracts with the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… future. As a result, the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has withdrawn the shareholder requests it had … Gold real estate investments, World Bank Green Bonds and private equity investments such as Invenergy, developers of a … around the globe that meet the Fund's risk and return requirements. Active Ownership: DiNapoli uses the Fund's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsOpinion 93-30
… and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties (transportation of … and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) CORRECTION LAW, §500-c; COUNTY LAW, §657-a: If, … an individual from a village justice court to a county jail after the individual has been arraigned in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30Opinion 97-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Powers and Duties (participation in county workers' compensation self-insurance plan) WORKERS' … COMPENSATION -- County Self-Insurance Plan (participation in by village housing authority) WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Opinion 2000-21
… 22-A (§22-2210 et seq.) contain provisions relating to the establishment of joint fire districts in towns and … law, located in said town or towns are hereby authorized to establish in such town or towns and village or villages a … hearing and permissive referendum requirements applicable to the establishment of the joint fire district by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 88-45
… in the opinion. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -- Financing of (bank line of credit unauthorized) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§20.00, … the Local Finance Law to borrow by the establishment of a line of credit with a bank but may issue capital notes to the … be permitted to draw against the entire amount of the line all at once or in increments. Interest would be payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45Area #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments and schools cannot protect the … expects them to do, IT security training provides them with the skills to do it. Educational agencies are required … threats, underscores the importance of including all users in IT security training. It is also important to update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit (Transit) identified potential damage to its … and depth of storm surge will increase across New York City. With the sea level rise, future storms will flood more … stemming from Superstorm Sandy, which hit the New York City area in October 2012 causing significant coastal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… New York City Transit is taking too long to correct safety-related defects in subway stations, according to an … 30 days. DiNapoli's auditors found 21 priority "A" defects at 12 stations that had been inspected by station … "help points" and customer assistance intercoms are working properly and accessible. The Division requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the … to our colleges and universities, which benefits our state and local economies,” DiNapoli said. “Declining … enrolled across all postsecondary institutions in the state. This was the lowest total enrollment over a 15-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… five employees grew over 10 in New York City during the COVID19 pandemic according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… Statewide Financial System (SFS), and impacted New York State agencies. This process will allow New York State agencies to respond to a disaster event and receive … process will allow the DOB to more easily track and report on disaster related spending and costs by disaster and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today by New York State … Homelessness grew by 53.1% from January 2023 to January 2024, more than four times the rest of the nation. The large … children increased from 20,299 in 2022 to 50,773 in 2024. Almost one in three of New York’s homeless are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkOpinion 89-65
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … or more of these section 801 functions (1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-102, p 101). We also note that since it is the … prohibited conflict of interest in this case, the town's code of ethics should be consulted to determine whether it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65