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Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. … 2010, the Board authorized the issuance of serial bonds for the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not … planned before awarding contracts, to minimize the need for change orders. Properly approve all change orders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260XII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… System; Unauthorized cash withdrawals from agency bank accounts; Unexplained discrepancies in cash balances and/or bank reconciliations; Unauthorized or improper use of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsTown of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… policies and procedures related to acceptable use, online banking, breach notification, or disaster recovery. … Adopt computer-related policies regarding acceptable use, online banking, information breach notification and disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of … intact within 72 hours from the date of receipt, excluding Sundays and holidays. Establish policies and procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly … Jr announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow 60 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to collect nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data. Adopt a Data Backup … for backing up and any other important details relating to the process (e.g., file-naming conventions, method of … There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s (Department) … are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facilities. This … To determine if the Department of Healths waiver practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversDisposition of Farm Assets
… At the time of closure, the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, … generated almost $570,000 of one-time revenues for the State. The Department has also leased a significant … of Transportation: Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (2010-S-48) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance the natural, ecological, … and more. Parks oversees a range of capital projects to improve these sites. In an effort to better ensure certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ food purchases – both from inside and outside the State – and for providing a Food Metrics Annual Report to the Governor … Since the Law was implemented, OGS has issued reports for three years: 2014, 2015, and 2016. Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of employers. System … created a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Unit, and did not have the necessary controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… Background: Pursuant to the New York State Fiscal Year 2026 Enacted Budget, Judiciary Law Section 519 has been … an increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for eligible employees. Note: Employees who would have made less than $72 per day must receive only the daily amount they would have earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Effective Dates: Effective every Thursday morning for approximately one hour beginning on April 21, 2022. … updating the suppress DD Advice Print (Opt In/Out) option for printed direct deposit advices. This configuration change … Agency users should refer to the submission schedule for the check dates where there is an early confirm schedule. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyContract Advisory No. 16
… B,” is used to report the information. The annual reports for the most recently concluded State fiscal year (April 1st … is being entered, including the contract number. For consultant service agreements that were issued from an … email is the preferred method of receipt. Email addresses for OSC and DCS are listed below. Complete guidance on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… The fixed asset report did not contain serial numbers for 435 devices, complete descriptions with the manufacturer’s name for 175 devices and model information for 201 devices. Auditors reviewed 60 IT devices to confirm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with the procurement policy. As a result, taxpayers do not have assurance that goods and services are purchased … actions. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsStarpoint Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-101-F)
… includes providing information technology support through Erie 1 BOCES. The District’s network and information systems … includes providing information technology support through Erie 1 BOCES. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/05/starpoint-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-101-fCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… representing each of the City wards, and one councilman-at-large. The City’s budgeted general fund appropriations for … we do not consider the City to be in fiscal stress at this time, the low levels of unexpended surplus funds in … declining balances in the water and sewer make the City at risk of becoming susceptible to fiscal stress if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150