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Shenendehowa Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-137)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Ballston, Malta, Stillwater and Waterford in … The District, which operates 13 schools with approximately 9,800 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/shenendehowa-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-137Oneida-Herkimer-Madison BOCES – Claim Payments (2015M-350)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is an association of 12 component school districts. The … which delivers services to approximately 1,200 students, is governed by a 12-member Board of Education elected by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/03/11/oneida-herkimer-madison-boces-claim-payments-2015m-350DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… extent to which subcontracting in substandard facilities is the norm in overseas apparel production. The 2014 Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh is the most devastating example of the dangers facing these … safeguard conditions." About the Companies: Macy's Inc. is one of the nation's largest retailers with 870 stores in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyCaledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Department Board of Directors’ … statutorily required code of ethics. The by-laws do not address all areas of financial operations and contain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialOpinion 2004-8
… health care benefits of its officers and employees. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a village that … the governing board of the cooperative health benefit plan is required to establish a reserve fund containing amounts … action or judgment for which the municipal corporation is authorized or required to purchase or maintain insurance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8Lake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… September 30, 2014. Background The Lake View Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … the Town of Hamburg, located in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342Cheektowaga Public Library – Treasurer’s Reports (2015M-136)
… 2015. Background The Cheektowaga Public Library is located in the Town of Cheektowaga, Erie County. The Library, which … the Board of Regents of the State Education Department in 1969, is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees … Findings The Board has not outlined the Treasurer’s duties in the bylaws. The Treasurer does not prepare monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/09/04/cheektowaga-public-library-treasurers-reports-2015m-136Newark Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2016M
… 2015. Background The Newark Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Maine and Nanticoke in Broome … operates three schools with approximately 1,250 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/newark-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2016mBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… fiscal year (April 1 – March 31), an initial valuation is performed. This valuation determines any deficiency in the … time you become a participating employer. The deficiency is paid in annual installments over 25 years and is included with the annual employer contribution, due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerAlbany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)
… For Girls, located in the City of Albany, Albany County, is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises six voting … the Board President to describe the services the School is receiving from the Foundation, but the Board President … under the compact, they cannot determine if the School is actually receiving the services it has paid for. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013mDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… federal funding supports amid the continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds … environment and other vital programs. “Actions taken in Washington to cut health care, food assistance, … Yorkers are served by federal dollars will be essential in seeing how future changes to federal spending will impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkI.1 Introduction to the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… The New York State Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference source for … the related financial transactions as well as links to core SFS documentation on the SFS Coach site at … information concerning State financial transactions. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/14/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i1-introduction-guide-financial-operationsGuide to Financial Operations
… The New York State Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference source for … Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) related-mandates for use by State agencies. The Guide provides policies and … financial management systems where applicable. Subscribe to GFO Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfoNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New Shareholder Rule
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, today issued the following statement regarding the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund today issued the following statement regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-shareholder-ruleValley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-154)
… officials ensured the District’s information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against … Findings The Board and District officials did not ensure IT systems were adequately secured and protected. District … environmental controls over the server room. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/18/valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-154Theresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)
… whether the Theresa Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to … not file required annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in a timely manner. The 2017 … in surplus fund balance – enough to fund nearly two years’ of expenditures. We project the District will end 2020 with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/18/theresa-fire-district-board-oversight-and-financial-management-2021m-60Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. Key Findings … controls over user accounts for the financial application to help prevent inappropriate access and use. We determined … do not have reasonable assurance that they would be able to prevent or detect inappropriate changes to financial data, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessGreene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to … the Surrogate’s Court. Key Finding We identified $66,637 in funds that have not been turned over to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Dutchess County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-293)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/dutchess-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-293