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Village of Johnson City – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-16)
… completed annual sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees. Of the 20 … 14 percent of employees tested did not complete the annual SHP Training. Additionally, over 30 seasonal workers were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/08/25/village-johnson-city-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-16Town of Lancaster - Information Technology (2018M-114)
… Technology (IT) assets were properly safeguarded and secured. Key Findings Town officials have not designed or … the acceptable use policy is distributed to all personnel and monitor IT use. Develop and maintain an inventory of IT assets. Ensure all necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/17/town-lancaster-information-technology-2018m-114Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… $370,000. Key Findings There are no controls in place requiring the Board’s review and approval of claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Town of Niagara – Justice Court (2015M-218)
Town of Niagara Justice Court 2015M218
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/12/11/town-niagara-justice-court-2015m-218Lansingburgh Central School District – Purchasing (2017M-173)
… of our audit was to determine whether purchase orders were independently authorized and purchases were for appropriate District purposes for the period July 1, … the ability to submit requisitions, creating a situation where purchases could be requested, approved and received by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/17/lansingburgh-central-school-district-purchasing-2017m-173Town of Cuyler – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-207)
… Clerk properly accounted for fees (including sewer rents) and real property taxes for the period January 1, 2016 … The Town of Cuyler is located in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 980. The Town is … The Town’s 2017 tax levy totaled approximately $379,000 and the Town Clerk’s receipts for 2016 were approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-cuyler-town-clerk-operations-2017m-207Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and School officials adequately and appropriately … Key Findings The Board did not conduct a thorough site selection review and cost-benefit analysis when selecting a … value. Key Recommendation Conduct and document site selection reviews and cost-benefit analyses for real estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237Cairo-Durham Central School District – Information Technology (2017M-246)
… accessed websites unrelated to business activities, and web filters were not adequate. Key Recommendations Update the … training, monitor Internet usage and configure the web filtering software to block access to sites that violate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/cairo-durham-central-school-district-information-technology-2017m-246Depew Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-229)
… School District is located in the Towns of Cheektowaga and Lancaster in Erie County. The District, which operates … totaled approximately $41 million. Key Finding The Board and District officials overestimated appropriations in the adopted budgets and allowed unrestricted fund balance to exceed the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/depew-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-229Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-194)
… 1, 2013 through April 21, 2015. Background The Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District is a special act school … Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District Financial Condition 2015M194 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/13/greenburgh-eleven-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015mVillage of Clifton Springs – Board Oversight (2014M-099)
… of Clifton Springs is located in the Towns of Manchester and Phelps, in Ontario County. The Village, which is governed … 2,100. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled … annual audit of the records of the Village Justice and the Clerk-Treasurer. The Board did not develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-clifton-springs-board-oversight-2014m-099Otego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … balanced budgets with sufficient recurring revenues to finance recurring expenditures. Continue to review and seek alternative ways to lower expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-245Village of Altamont – Justice Court Operations (2016M-199)
… 31, 2016. Background The Village of Altamont is located in the Town of Guilderland in Albany County. The Village, which has approximately 1,720 … During our audit period, the Court collected $103,007 in fines and fees and $9,015 in bail. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/07/29/village-altamont-justice-court-operations-2016m-199Town of Jasper – Financial Management (2015M-150)
… Key Findings Town officials failed to budget accurately, and the Town’s major operating funds are experiencing fiscal … multiyear financial plan. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt structurally balanced, realistic budgets and better monitor financial activity throughout the year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/20/town-jasper-financial-management-2015m-150Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… for All Reporters Handbook How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds Listing of Newspapers ( PDF ) available for … The Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds provides general information for all types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… government offices in 20 cities, towns and a village found parking lots, building entrances, and bathrooms where … County) City of Cohoes (Albany County) City of Long Beach (Nassau County) City of New Rochelle (Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersOpinion 95-21
… and permissive referendum requirements. July 27, 1995 Jeffrey H. Morris, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Victor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Opinion 91-50
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §106; PUBLIC AUTHORITIES LAW, §3244: Bonds and notes of the Local Government Assistance Corporation are … Laws of 1990), however, provides, in part, that the bonds and notes of LGAC are: hereby made securities which may be deposited with and may be received by all public officers and bodies of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… 2022 was attributed in part to a settlement which required H&M to return approximately $18 million dollars’ worth of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… Although year-to-date collections continue to lag prior year results, tax collections through February … in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the State Financial Plan, according to the monthly State … Although yeartodate collections continue to lag prior year results tax collections through February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projections