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Rockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-140)
… that a user’s Internet browsing exposes the District to malicious software that may compromise data … is increased. Fifteen network users (41 percent) did not have signed forms acknowledging they received and reviewed … This diminishes accountability and the District’s ability to protect District computers and the data contained therein. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023mVillage of Wappingers Falls – Board Oversight (2023M-70)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Wappingers Falls (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) provided adequate oversight over … operations and capital projects. The Board was unaware of the Village’s financial position and that financial … Determine whether the Village of Wappingers Falls Village Board of Trustees Board provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/12/22/village-wappingers-falls-board-oversight-2023m-70Chazy Union Free School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-166)
… maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. Key Findings The … not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 651 eligible Medicaid services provided. Had these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/chazy-union-free-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-166Stamford-Harpersfield-Kortright Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-123)
… as required. Although the Treasurer’s financial records and reports we reviewed were accurate and financial transactions were appropriate and properly accounted for, the Treasurer performed all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/01/29/stamford-harpersfield-kortright-fire-district-financial-activities-2020mVillage of Dering Harbor – Payroll (2020M-78)
… The Board approved reimbursements to employees for medical benefits claims without ensuring they had … Establish formal, written employment contracts with employees. Require employees to maintain detailed time … Perform a thorough audit of claims to ensure payments for employee benefits have adequate supporting documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/08/village-dering-harbor-payroll-2020m-78XII.6.P Processing a Payment to a Military Address – XII. Expenditures
… first request a single payment vendor ID from the Office of the State Comptroller’s Vendor Management Unit. Please … refer to Section 6.D - Paying a Single Payment Vendor of this Chapter for information on how to process a single … payments to military addresses, please contact the Bureau of State Expenditures’ Customer Service Help Desk at (518) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6p-processing-payment-military-addressCorinth Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-129)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 273 eligible services totaling $16,910. Had these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/13/corinth-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-129Sauquoit Valley Central School District - Procurement (2019M-228)
… $325,131 during our audit period. Obtain written or verbal quotes for the purchase of goods and services from five … Use a request for proposal (RFP) process or solicit quotes to seek competition when procuring professional services. Obtain verbal and written quotes as required by the procurement policy. Document all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/sauquoit-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-228Whitehall Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-42)
… all Medicaid reimbursements to which it was entitled for services provided to eligible special education students. … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 628 eligible services totaling $24,179. Had these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/whitehall-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-42Homer Central School District - Criminal History Background Checks (2019M-76)
… effectively used District resources to ensure the safety of their students by performing proper criminal history … criminal history background checks on nine out of 157 employees tested. Key Recommendations Discontinue … confirming fingerprint clearances. Conduct periodic checks of employee files to ensure that they have gone through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/homer-central-school-district-criminal-history-background-checks-2019m-76Do We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… Staff from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office will … Sulphur Spring Festival Main Street Clifton Springs, New York Ontario Central New York June 20 12:00pm-5:00pm CNY Pride Parade and Festival … Staff from New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … Water and wastewater personnel do not receive alerts to such threats from key sources including the U.S. Department … by the employee's department head; 49 edits did not have support and 22 edits were done by the employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… that smelled so strongly of cat urine that a hospital mobile crisis unit representative had declined to enter it, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortCharter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… of Trustees (Board) and officials secured student data to help protect it from unauthorized access and developed and adopted a comprehensive information … Board and officials did not adequately secure student data to help protect it from unauthorized access or develop an IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174DiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… are higher than expected amid a strong economic climate and robust job growth, according to a report released today … said. “New York City added a record 120,000 jobs in 2014, and it is on pace to add 100,000 jobs in 2015. At the same … the city’s economic engines, is on track for a good year and profits are likely to exceed last year’s $16 billion.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … mutual funds, fixed income securities and cash equivalents with two investment brokerage firms; these are improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … clerk and surrogate's court were up-to-date and complete, with no material discrepancies. The commissioner established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsReporting Member Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… You report contributions through the file upload process using transaction 3, or through manual reporting . Member contributions are calculated on each employee’s full gross … contribute (including information about voluntary contributions for eligible members), please see the Member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-member-contributionsLocal Government Contact Management System (LGCMS)
OSC will be releasing a new system for maintaining municipal contact information and ensuring important OSC communications are received timely, and by the current local government officials. This session will walk through how to create, modify, verify and remove municipal official contact records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-gov-contact-management-system-081924.pdfInvesting and Protecting Public Funds
This session is designed to help local officials understand procedures and policies used to control and account for cash. Presenters will discuss the following: principles and statutes, depositing public funds, securing deposits, investment policies, cash controls and reporting, and cash flow foreca
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/investing-and-protecting-public-funds-01-18-23.pdf