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Dairy Inspections
… Services Unit (Unit) within the Department is responsible for inspecting the State’s dairy industry. Inspections … and advertising and ensuring an adequate supply of milk for the public. Key Findings The Unit performed approximately … inspections; all mandated inspections had been completed for 2013. However, the staffing shortfalls have required the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsDiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… only have to grow less than one-percent to $7.3 billion for receipts to hit the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) … latest projections and $5.8 billion higher than last year for the same period. Year-to-date spending growth has come … largely to strong settlement dollars and PIT collections. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,”said DiNapoli. … and supervisor did not ensure that all disbursements were for town purposes and that all water rents were properly … compliance with the credit card and procurement policies. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… $4.3 billion or 19.1 percent higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $2 billion primarily from federal sources) … earlier and the lowest month-end balance since March 2014. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… sections of law may protect other specific information. For example, Executive Law, Article 22, Section 633 protects … Driver license numbers; Bank account numbers; Addresses for individuals; Non-business telephone numbers; Dates of … roles restrict access to the confidential information. For example, bank account information used to process ACH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… of agriculture to grow or cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. In response, Article 29 of New York’s … that, while the Program had rapidly expanded opportunities for industrial hemp production in the State, the Department … needed to develop clear and consistent procedures for several aspects of the Program. Key Findings Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… integrated system. CUNY Central Office is responsible for issuing various CUNY-wide policies in areas such as … its colleges with sufficient guidance and direction for addressing and maintaining compliance with PCI DSS … Implement the recommendations detailed during the audit for strengthening technical controls over cardholder data. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… the arrests of Annette Bigelow, 59, and Mary Nash, 58, for allegedly concealing their mother’s death to collect … with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. "For two years after their mother's death, Annette Bigelow and … County District Attorney Scarpino to hold them accountable for their actions leading to their arrests.” “Defrauding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… State Commission of Correction (Commission) is responsible for oversight of all 511 correctional facilities throughout … if the Commission was fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for responding timely to complaints and inmate grievances. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… which included overestimated appropriations. The budgets for fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 called for using a total of about $3.1 million in reserves and … have not implemented the district’s reserve fund policy for the funding and use of reserve funds. One reserve, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0X.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… OSC’s Vendor Management Unit. The VMU creates Customer IDs for all centralized customer records and copies the customer … information into the Business Units Local Customer File for individual use and customization. Business Units manage, … Unit Customers Vendor/Customer Relations Record Retention for Vendor Records Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were reported and remitted late to the supervisor for 21 months of the 24 months auditors examined. In … the after-school, soccer and summer recreation programs for free, without full board consent. Sufficient program … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications
… – information. Specifically: 352 user accounts for 113 users maintained unnecessary and inappropriate access … Further, in 12 of 27 instances, it took more than a month for access to be removed. Although Upstate has certain … laws, regulations, and policy requirements. Remove access for improper user accounts identified in our audit. … To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applicationsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Activities
… Changes in Net Assets Functions/Programs Expenses Charges for Service Operating Grants and Contributions Capital Grants … Taxes: Property taxes, levied for general purposes 51,693,573 ----- 51,693,573 ----- Property taxes, levied for debt service 4,726,244 ----- 4,726,244 ----- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-activitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and data. In addition, some district computers were used for personal activity, increasing the likelihood of the … to the Comptroller’s auditors or the board of education for review and approval. Sensitive information technology … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Use of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and … availability of information. This includes requirements for ensuring systems are up to date and maintained at … those actions and plans were completed and find solutions for systems that remain unaddressed. Generally, NFTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followFinancial Management Practices
… watersheds. In addition, the District collects permit fees for access rights to the Great Sacandaga Lake and assesses fees to power companies for dam usage to generate electricity. Key Findings Revenue … by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 2007 for public safety reasons. The District has cut spending and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesHate Crime Reporting
… this data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for its collection and publication. Hate crimes are … via e-mail. As of March 11, 2014, the Division had data for 2,601 hate crimes that occurred in New York State during … feasibility of amending the database program code to allow for reporting of multiple biases. Other Related Audit/Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/25/hate-crime-reportingTown of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… reported and remitted moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. … and four Board members, is the governing body responsible for overseeing the Town’s financial activities, including the … Ensure that bank reconciliations are being completed for all Court bank accounts when monthly bank statements are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… through March 31, 2011. Of that amount, $6.3 million was for reimbursements to employees for travel expenses and direct payments to vendors. The other … travel expenses to Federal and State taxing authorities for the two calendar years 2010 and 2011. We have referred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses