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North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… approve purchases less than $1,000 made by committees. Not all disbursements were supported by receipts or invoices. Key Recommendations Approve all payments for purchases made by committees. Ensure that all disbursements are properly supported with appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overAverill Park No. 2 Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-183)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial controls for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … manner each year. Independent audits were not performed for 2012 or 2013. Key Recommendations Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/averill-park-no-2-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-183Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2017M-239)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether BOCES officials … through June 30, 2017. Background The Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services is governed by a Board of … MadisonOneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services Payroll 2017M239 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/29/madison-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-services-payroll-2017m-239Colton-Pierrepont Central School District – Financial Duties (2017M-229)
… Treasurer controlled the use of her electronic signature for the period July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background … has approximately 300 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/colton-pierrepont-central-school-district-financial-duties-2017m-229Town of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for. Develop a plan for updating and maintaining the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63South Buffalo Charter School – Employee Compensation (2018M-1)
… July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2017. Background South Buffalo Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The School, which is governed by an … South Buffalo Charter School Employee Compensation 2018M1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/south-buffalo-charter-school-employee-compensation-2018m-1Walton Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-238)
… January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Background The Walton Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town and Village of Walton, in Delaware County. The District is governed by an … Walton Fire District Financial Operations 2017M238 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238DiNapoli: 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
… This conclusion is further supported by subdivision 4 of Town Law §189-a, which establishes a procedure for … into a city. We note also that Town Law §189-a[4][e] provides that the provisions of Town Law, article 11, … notwithstanding the specific reference in section 189-a(4)(e) to "extension," but not to the "diminution," the …
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
… A well-informed workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments … confidentiality of student, teacher or principal PII, and how employees can comply with those laws. There have been … training should explain the proper rules of behavior for using your IT systems and data and communicate 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
… compromise subway safety which had not been identified by station supervisors during their inspections," said DiNapoli. … "A" defects at 12 stations that had been inspected by station supervisors. The defects included: loose stairway treads; exposed, sharp metal objects; station platform cracks; and an oil leak on the station …
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
… ensuring they are affordable, are diverse, and nurture a spirit of innovation and community in their students.” …
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
… in the city generally declined over the same period. Very small businesses were a key source of new economic … nationally, they grew by a robust 14%. Employment among very small businesses increased by 1% from 2019 to 2023, … in the outer boroughs. From 2019 to 2023, the number of very small businesses rose by at least 10% in every borough …
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
… in the Division of Budget (DOB), Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), the Statewide … to use the event project in the first instance. In this case, they can code transactions to track the disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… the highest shares in the nation. “New York has long had a housing affordability crisis, and more families are running … state. New York needs to examine how it’s using current housing resources while taking more action to address this … more than 28,000, Texas almost 11,000 and Florida 7,500. Gov. Hochul and New York City Mayor Adams both announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-168
To notify agencies of the new voluntary group term life insurance Code 546 available to certain employees of the Unified Court System through AXA Equitable Li
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-168-new-deduction-code-546-axa-equitable-life-0