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Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… a plan to use $5.4 million from four general fund reserves for a purpose for which they were not established. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165Jefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … Ensure District officers or employees publicly disclose, in writing, any interests they have in contracts or agreements with the District. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Belleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-23)
… did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required … address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingNorthern Adirondack Central School District – Leave Accruals (2020M-50)
… contracts. Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 24 of the 33 (73 percent) employees tested. The District overpaid seven employees $29,686 for unused leave accruals. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2020m-50Town of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)
… Key Recommendations Adopt policies and procedures for safeguarding IT resources. Implement strong access … to address the Town’s specific needs and expectations for IT services. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… properly managed. Officials did not establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. … unneeded accounts in a timely manner. Establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Chester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)
… network user accounts when there was no longer a need for them. Monitored network user compliance with the … policy (AUP) by reviewing computer website history logs for appropriateness. Sensitive information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… June 1, 2013 through January 31, 2015. Background The Waterford Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer … that provides fire protection services to the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The Village also contracts with the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County, to provide services to portions …
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)
… the oversight of the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … The North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company is a not-for-profit corporation located in the Town of Queensbury, … or invoices. Key Recommendations Approve all payments for purchases made by committees. Ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overInspector General
… To report fraud within OSC: 518-408-4906 weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to reach the Office of the Inspector … from any source, or upon his or her own initiative, concerning allegations of corruption, fraud, criminal … Submit semi-annual reports to the State Comptroller concerning the internal audit activities and periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney … the State Police, he will now be held accountable. This is a reminder to employ strong checks and balances and … four years, Garcia abused his elected position to channel over $120,000 into his personal accounts. Instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Opinion 89-20
… located within the town. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the town's code of ethics. You state that copies … Concerning the towns code of ethics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Opinion 91-57
… in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) -- Public Library (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) MUNICIPAL … Whether library fund moneys of the village public library may be comingled with moneys of the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57DiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… Still Face Uphill Recovery Tourism Sector Dashboard NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to select the most qualified candidates, … the candidate’s experience, it also comes with risks. For instance, it can amplify existing biases and create novel … of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is responsible for enforcement of key consumer protection, licensing, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… Services (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followDiNapoli: 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-safetySyracuse City School District – Information Technology (2025M-129)
… Unmanaged network user accounts are potential entry points for attackers and other unauthorized individuals, and the … had never been logged into or not been logged into for over six months. Furthermore, 157 service and shared user accounts had not been logged into for at least five years. In addition, 15 of 33 nonstudent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/syracuse-city-school-district-information-technology-2025m-129DiNapoli Appoints Top Retirement System Staff
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli has named Colleen Crawford Gardner as Executive Deputy Comptroller and Melanie Whinnery as Deputy Comptroller of the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-appoints-top-retirement-system-staffComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Canandaigua City School District , Fonda-Fultonville … and the Newcomb Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … Canandaigua City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (Ontario County ) The district did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0