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Greater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Greater … properly planned, authorized contracts and accounted for the ongoing project. However, we found: While the … expenditures, she did not provide them to the Board for review. The claims auditor did not audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/greater-amsterdam-school-district-capital-project-2022m-50South Orangetown Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-24)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether South … we found District officials did not: Ensure procedures for granting, changing and disabling network access are … and regularly review enabled network user accounts for necessity. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/south-orangetown-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-24Mount Morris Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-99)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/04/mount-morris-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-99State Agencies Bulletin No. 1406
… Purpose To inform agencies of the change in the New York City resident withholding tax rates. Affected Employees Employees who are residents of the City of New York Background Recent legislation on New … To inform agencies of the change in the New York City resident withholding tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1406-new-york-city-withholding-tax-changePayServ
… of Contract Worksheet - Institution Anniversary Date Calculator NS to Grade Adjusted Anniversary Date Calculator Teacher Days Worked Calculator ORP Breaks Calculator Security Longevity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/job-aids/payservTown of Seneca Falls - Information Technology (2018M-218)
… did not: Adopt IT policies and procedures to adequately address acceptable computer use, user access rights, disaster … Adopt policies and procedures to adequately address acceptable computer use, user access rights, disaster … awareness training to personnel who use IT resources. Address the IT recommendations communicated confidentially. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/29/town-seneca-falls-information-technology-2018m-218Northville Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Collections (2018M-272)
… than supported. One club used $2,000 of collections to make a cash payment to a vendor rather than following the … cash receipts are remitted for deposit and that cash is not directly used to pay bills rather than following the … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/northville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-collectionsAlton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-96)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Sodus, located in Wayne County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/10/alton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2015m-96Forestburgh Fire District – Financial Activities (2015M-203)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Forestburgh, Sullivan County. … total approximately $191,000. Key Findings The current and former Treasurer did not maintain adequate accounting … records are maintained, bank reconciliations are prepared and required reports are submitted. Conduct a thorough annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/16/forestburgh-fire-district-financial-activities-2015m-203Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-64)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials properly awarded Length of … the Towns of Clifton Park and Halfmoon, Saratoga County, in which it is located. The District is governed by an … Key Findings The District’s LOSAP point system is not consistent with State General Municipal Law (GML). Some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/clifton-park-halfmoon-fire-district-no-1-length-service-award-program-2015mBovina Fire District – Fund Balance (2015M-138)
… The Bovina Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Bovina, and is … for capital purposes or use the balance of funds on hand to reduce future tax levies. Develop a written … that details anticipated equipment replacement needs based on useful life. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/21/bovina-fire-district-fund-balance-2015m-138Opinion 91-57
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (comingling library … Library fund moneys of a village public library held in the custody of the village treasurer may be comingled with … would be more efficient if library moneys were deposited in and disbursed from the same bank account as village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57Former President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty … to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with United … his positions of trust with the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department and Fire Council to engage in flagrant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its crops are dependent on pollination by bees and other pollinators. To address a … the population of these essential pollinators, in 2016 the state created the Pollinator Protection Plan. The New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programOpinion 89-20
… of ethics, but has not established specific procedures for submitting questions to this board. On behalf of the fire … school district to adopt a code of ethics setting forth for the guidance of its officers and employees the standards … are authorized, but not required, to adopt codes of ethics for the guidance of fire district officers and employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… on arts and cultural institutions in New York City. Recent news of plans to reopen Broadway theaters in September may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The COVID-19 recession has hit hard in every area of the State, erasing more than 1.8 million jobs statewide. New York … regions were well above the nation’s 12.8 percent. Source: State Department of Labor statistics More Troubling Impacts … during the previous week Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those surveyed during the week of June 18 through June 23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… and business travelers, and a full recovery of local jobs. Our city and state leaders need to focus on keeping New … uptick is projected to generate a record $4.9 billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue for the city in … Face Uphill Recovery Tourism Sector Dashboard NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic Uncertainty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… corporate retailers Macy's and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human rights and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-follow