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Opinion 93-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers … court and committed by the village justice to the custody of the county sheriff is a charge of the village or the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30DiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… for start-up and growth-stage businesses with a focus on Black, Indigenous and people of color, immigrant communities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… the challenges New York’s higher education sector is facing, including a looming enrollment cliff, growing … as a share of the total population nationally, and is forecast to undergo a precipitous drop beginning in 2025 – … the challenges New Yorks higher education sector is facing including a looming enrollment cliff growing costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of their data and systems without ensuring that the people … cover the federal and State laws governing confidentiality of student, teacher or principal PII, and how employees can comply with those laws. There have been many accounts of users whose actions caused significant IT system harm or …
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
… to its system and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also … that, with rising sea levels, the range and depth of storm surge will increase across New York City. With the … due to heavy rain, which is harder to predict in terms of timing and location of impact. Therefore, protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… a disaster event. This process requires the participation of staff in the Division of Budget (DOB), Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceAverill Park No. 2 Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-183)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Sand Lake in Rensselaer County. The District, which is governed by an … ensure that annual financial reports were submitted to OSC in a timely manner each year. Independent audits were not … completes and submits the annual financial report with OSC in a timely manner each year. Ensure that the required …
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-229Operational Advisory No. 7
… Update SFS – Agency Contact Data Guidance: The purpose of this advisory is to request each Business Unit review the … Code (DC). The information in SFS was created at the time of conversion or as BUs were established in the system. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/7-agency-contact-updateTown of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… complete and accurate accounting records and reports to allow the Board to properly manage the Town’s finances. Key Findings The Supervisor did not maintain, or require his bookkeeper to maintain, complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether employee compensation … South Buffalo Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The School, which is governed by …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/02/23/walton-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-238State Agencies Bulletin No. 1248
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary long term disability insurance program … represented by the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (PBANYS) through The Standard Life … To notify agencies of the new voluntary long term disability insurance program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1248-new-deduction-code-552-pbanys-standard-insWaterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the … that provides fire protection services to the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The Village also contracts …
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)
North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company Controls Over Financial Activities 2014M167
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overVillage of Southampton – Fire Department Length of Service Award Program (2017M-59)
… $27.7 million. Key Findings The Village’s LOSAP’s Point System is not consistent with General Municipal Law (GML). Points were not awarded in accordance with the Point System. Key Recommendations Review and amend the Village’s Point System, as necessary, to ensure conformity with GML. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/07/village-southampton-fire-department-length-service-award-program-2017m-59Central Valley School District – Claims Audit (2015M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … The Central Valley School District is located in the Towns of Columbia, Frankfort, German Flatts, Herkimer, Litchfield, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/central-valley-school-district-claims-audit-2015m-129Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (2016M-19)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s payroll … Stream Central High School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District provides educational services to students in grades 7-12 of the following Union Free School Districts (UFSD): Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/valley-stream-central-high-school-district-payroll-2016m-19Prattsburgh Central School District – Tax Collection (2016M-122)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the District’s tax collection for the period July 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/prattsburgh-central-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-122