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Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… local governments and schools invest a considerable amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems … important given the ongoing and escalating prevalence of ransomware 1 attacks against local governments and … own can adequately safeguard your IT investments, a number of internal controls appropriately implemented and monitored, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … file the required 2013 and 2014 annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Town of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
… the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed 10 deposits totaling $3.5 million. All 10 deposits we reviewed were properly receipted, deposited … $6 million paid during the audit period, we reviewed 10 disbursements totaling $4.9 million. All 10 disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-shelter-island-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-22State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … revenues. The town's preliminary budget complies with the property tax levy limit. East Bloomfield Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to prevent automotive repair shops and inspection stations from operating without valid registrations, putting … automotive dismantlers that are required to report to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), but are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Thurman , Wading River Fire District , Warren County and the West Albany Fire District. "In today's … Town of Thurman – Garbage Bag Inventory and Collections (Warren County) The board did not establish comprehensive … employees and officials were for proper district purposes. Warren County – Occupancy Tax and Weights and Measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… they have called on Netflix shareholders to support their joint proposal urging the streaming service to uphold its employees’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining. Their shareholder … it’s lagging when it comes to ensuring the rights of its employees. Failure to uphold workers’ rights can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rightsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of community service and paid back over $35,000 which she … Brown we exposed Hart’s fraud and she has been convicted of a felony and forced to repay the money she stole.” Hart, 64, of Mayfield, who was the elected town clerk, pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… proposal to reduce budget gaps through 2028 by an average of $915 million annually by paying down debt raises questions … this will not be enough to close its projected deficit of $1.6 billion starting in 2024 as pointed out by DiNapoli … report looked to examine the current composition of MTA revenue, analyze changes to revenue over time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… each in Suffolk County and the Bronx to serve working age populations in excess of 900,000 each. LWDBs must submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… payroll each period. The District employed a total of 218 employees who were paid a total of $13 million during the period July 1, 2022 through October … over the payroll processing. Without adequate segregation of duties or mitigating controls over payroll processing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14Executive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… federally funded grant to support after-school programs for middle school children. District Attorney Clark said, … turned the Baychester Youth Council into a façade for her thievery, and enriched herself for years instead of enriching the lives of the children she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantTown of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
… (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and … Town officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-east-hampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-23Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… bank reconciliations and failed to supply the members with necessary financial reports. Village of Hempstead – … allowable property tax levy limit. Therefore, to comply with the law, the board must adopt a local law overriding the … and has not filed the required annual financial report with OSC since 2008. Livonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… A variety of hazardous materials are used at SUNY campuses for both classroom and non-classroom purposes. The materials … and communication on best practices and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as SUNY’s … of the report’s findings and conclusions. SUNY’s response is included in the final audit. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersXV.9 Revenue Classifications – XV. End of Year
… Miscellaneous Receipts (account code 32601) during the current fiscal year. These reclass entries must be received no later than the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . … Miscellaneous Receipts account code 32601 during the current fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv9-revenue-classificationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1504
… Purpose To remind agencies of the Submission Schedule including all submissions and … Background Each fiscal year, OSC provides a schedule of cutoffs and pertinent payroll processing dates that … or Payroll Earnings mailbox (depending on the type of transaction) or refer to the Payroll Services Directory, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1504-timing-deductions-tax-retirement-direct-deposit-and-earnings-entriesChanges to Reporting Requirements – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… The August 2015 revisions to Regulation 315.4 help ensure that elected and appointed … service credit. The chart below summarizes the changes to the regulation that affect the record of activities (ROA) … Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/changes-reporting-requirementsMiller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. Key Findings The Board did not … supported and for appropriate purposes. As a result, there is an increased risk that the District will expend funds for … had purchase orders that were approved by the District official making the purchase. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58Members
… Information and resources for new members established members and readytoretire members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members