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DiNapoli Releases Rockland County Budget Review
… projections in the proposed budget are reasonable, except for the possible revenue shortfall related to the expiration … $10 million to be applied against the outstanding deficit. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-rockland-county-budget-reviewHighland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-145)
… Key Findings The Technology Department could improve how they manage and secure network user accounts. … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Establish comprehensive … with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/10/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-network-userTown of New Castle - Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-19)
… procedures to address the timely recording and remitting of cash collections. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/20/town-new-castle-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-19West Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
… Determine if District officials are obtaining competitive pricing in compliance with the District’s procurement policy … 42 purchases totaling $149,854 to demonstrate competitive pricing. Key Recommendations Update the procurement policy to … Determine if District officials are obtaining competitive pricing in compliance with the Districts procurement policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/06/18/west-seneca-fire-district-4-procurement-2020m-52Town of Lloyd - Information Technology (2019M-36)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to Officials. Key Recommendations Monitor compliance with the … use policy. Provide IT security awareness training to personnel who use IT resources. Adopt written IT policies and procedures to address disaster recovery and data backup. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-lloyd-information-technology-2019m-36Eggertsville Fire District – Financial Activity (2017M-27)
… of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Amherst in Erie County. The District is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/24/eggertsville-fire-district-financial-activity-2017m-27Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-100
… and the Approved Salary Rate field Position and Job do not match – if the Position Number equals the NYS Position Number … Has Both Equated Grade and NTE Position and Job do not match Increment Code Requires Manual Calculation See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-100-april-2019-district-council-37-dc37-2-salary-increaseDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… has grown sharply, more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today … The number of homeless children increased from 20,299 in 2022 to 50,773 in 2024. Almost one in three of New York’s … in the state’s total homeless population. In January 2022, there were 45,343 people in New York City shelters run …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… too long to correct safety-related defects in subway stations, according to an audit released today by New York … to July 5, 2016, identified 66 safety defects in 25 subway stations in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. The … DiNapoli's auditors found 21 priority "A" defects at 12 stations that had been inspected by station supervisors. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsOpinion 88-45
… credit", it has also advised the county that the program is permissible because it complies with those provisions of … You ask whether, in our opinion, the proposed program is legal. The Local Finance Law is the exclusive law governing the manner in which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45Opinion 97-1
… LAW, §§62, 66, 71: A village housing authority is eligible to participate in a workers' compensation plan of the county … unless excluded by the county's rules and regulations. To the extent costs are apportioned to plan participants on the basis of full valuation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-1Opinion 2000-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint … TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed formation of a joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21Opinion 93-30
… Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties (transportation of … Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) CORRECTION LAW, §500-c; COUNTY LAW, §657-a: If, after … sheriff, a village transports the individual to the county jail because the sheriff is unable to do so, the cost of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30DiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… providing services more easily online.” The overall number of businesses rose 6.5% in New York City compared to 17.4% nationally from the first quarter of 2019 to the first quarter of 2023. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… diverse, and nurture a spirit of innovation and community in their students.” Falling Enrollment and Looming Enrollment Cliff In large part due to demographic changes, attracting … and 2021. Social distancing restrictions and a strong job market as the economy recovered may have played a role. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… are required to annually provide data privacy and security awareness training to their officers and employees with … attendees need to know to perform their jobs. IT security awareness efforts should reinforce your IT policies and … The failure to provide IT security training and raise awareness increases the risk that users will not understand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… the Chair of the MTA appointed a Blue Ribbon Commission on Sustainability and the MTA (Blue Ribbon Commission) … 2009, the MTA issued the Blue Ribbon Commission’s Report on Sustainability and the MTA (Report) making 93 … from extreme weather events and developed and carried out capital projects to both correct damage caused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsIX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… Disaster Assistance Accounting process will be used each time there is a disaster event. This process requires the … Disaster Assistance Accounting process will be used each time there is a disaster event …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceAverill Park No. 2 Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial controls … Averill Park No. 2 Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Sand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/averill-park-no-2-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-183Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2017M-239)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether BOCES officials … through June 30, 2017. Background The Madison-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services is governed by a Board of … MadisonOneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services Payroll 2017M239 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2017/12/29/madison-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-services-payroll-2017m-239