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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2241

… salary is less than or equal to the hiring rate of grade 622 then the lower dues rate will be taken. If the salary is above the hiring rate of grade 622 then the higher dues rate will be taken.  Effective … code 209) as follows: Salary Grade Current Biweekly Rate New Biweekly Rate 22 and below $14.25 $15.25 23 and above …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2241-organization-new-your-state-management-confidential-employees

Sodus Central School District – Software Management (2022M-64)

… install software on their computers without authorization. Of 134 software applications that we reviewed, only three (2 … a complete and comprehensive software inventory list of all authorized, appropriate and necessary software …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/sodus-central-school-district-software-management-2022m-64

Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)

… Determine whether the Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation Corporation Board of Directors Board properly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021m

Town of Washington – Information Technology (2013M-164)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s internal controls over … January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Washington is located in Dutchess County and has a … Town of Washington Information Technology 2013M164 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-washington-information-technology-2013m-164

Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Network User Accounts (2022M-77)

… are disabled after a specified period without a valid user login. BOCES officials generally agreed with our findings and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/09/09/nassau-board-cooperative-educational-services-network-user-accounts-2022m-77

Town of Vestal – Capital Acquisitions (2013M-78)

… was to review the Town’s planning and financing process for capital acquisitions for the period January 1, 2012, … Key Findings Town officials did not always properly plan and finance the acquisition of capital assets and … funds. Ensure that the long-term capital planning is integrated into the budgetary process. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-vestal-capital-acquisitions-2013m-78

Data Sources – 2022 Financial Condition Report

… Center for the Study of Education Policy, Illinois State University City of New York Department of Correction City University of New York College Board … List of data sources …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/data-sources

East Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)

… document that they properly sought required competition for 18 purchases as follows: Seven purchases totaling … written policies and clear and consistent regulations for procurements not subject to competitive bidding, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56

Reporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms (Education Law Section 2053)

… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) are required by Education Law §2053 to annually report lawyers who provide legal services. Specifically, the law requires certain information to be filed with the … Application Business Portal . Please do not submit paper forms in lieu of electronic submissions; they will not be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-services-provided-lawyers-and-law-firms-education-law-section-2053

Tompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)

… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7

Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)

… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10

DiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders

… Comptroller DiNapoli Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month | YouTube …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leaders

City of North Tonawanda – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-90-F)

… is the City’s legislative branch and is responsible for adopting policies, local laws and ordinances. The Mayor … chief executive officer and is generally responsible for the administration and supervision of City affairs. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/03/07/city-north-tonawanda-audit-follow-2020m-90-f

Edgemont Union Free School District – Information Technology (2024M-37)

… in a timely manner. Key Findings The IT Director did not disable unnecessary user accounts in a timely manner. As a … accounts and determined that District officials did not: Disable 34 unneeded network user accounts that had last login … of authorized user accounts and routinely evaluate and disable any unneeded network user accounts in a timely …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/08/edgemont-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2024m-37

Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Department’s financial operations to ensure that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financial

Arkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials provided adequate oversight of the financial activity to safeguard District assets for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65

What is the Real Property Tax Cap?

… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school districts can increase the tax levy (the total amount of property taxes billed) to the … two percent or the rate of inflation. (Individual property tax bills are based on various factors, and they may increase …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-cap

Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)

… did not ensure that the Treasurer maintained records and reports that accurately reflected the Company’s financial … perform bank reconciliations and ensure that monthly reports include budget-to-actual amounts, cash receipts and … Fire Company Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports 2014M222 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-and

Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)

… 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The Department operates within the Town of Vestal Fire District … which provides fire protection services to the Town. The Department, which is governed by a 19-member Board of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265

Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over the … reports submitted to the Board are not accompanied by bank statements or bank reconciliations. Records were incomplete because …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379