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Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Act added Section 2801-a of the Education Law requiring public school districts, charter schools, and Boards of … district-wide safety plans (District Plans) and building level emergency response plans (Building Plans). Our … safety plans in accordance with Department guidance, hold public hearings on the plans, appoint district-wide safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-followDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… that ended on March 31, 2017. The Fund has an estimated value of $192 billion. “Strong returns over the fiscal year, … said. “New York state’s pension fund is at a record value based on prudent long term asset allocation. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionState Agencies Bulletin No. 261
… Master File. Payment Date(s) Paychecks dated June 14, 2001 for Institutional Payroll Paychecks dated June 20, 2001 for Administrative Payroll New Fields Added New fields have … Begin 4230, End 4247. Type is Number and Length 12V6. For Assistance Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/261-changes-master-fileDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… New York state collected $8.2 billion in taxes during the first month of the 2016-17 fiscal year, a decline of $420.4 … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The year-over-year decline is primarily due to lower estimated personal income tax (PIT) … These are easily accessible on his transparency website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). … New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… with administrative rights or establish written procedures for granting, verifying, changing and disabling network user … services may not be understood and the district may pay for duplicated services. Officials did not ensure the IT … compensatory time. The payroll supervisor was responsible for all aspects of processing payroll including affixing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Selected Aspects of the All-Agency Contractor Evaluation System at Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North Railroad, New York City Transit, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority
… evaluation system developed and operated by MTA Headquarters for use by its agencies to report on contractor … contracts where the same contractor is party to a new contract (either alone or in a joint venture). Issues … a contractor being determined responsible to take on new contract work. Key Findings MTA did not properly handle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/selected-aspects-all-agency-contractor-evaluation-system-long-island-rail-road-metro-northDiNapoli: MetroPlus Enrollment Reached a Record High Over the Course of the Pandemic
… and members either do not renew or become ineligible for coverage. To help members, MetroPlus needs to actively … in the city and the state to ensure a smooth transition for its members and avoid interruptions in insurance coverage … plays a vital role in providing healthcare access for many low-income New Yorkers and is an important part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-metroplus-enrollment-reached-record-high-over-course-pandemicDiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic
… resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing just 1% of jobs in 2020 compared to the statewide annual employment loss of 8.7%. Both employment and wages in the farming sector grew in 2021 to reach new highs of 23,868 employees and $970.2 million in wages. “Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-despite-challenges-agriculture-among-most-resilient-state-industries-during-pandemicDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… and groups that DiNapoli honored for their contributions to New York, are available. Maggie Gu, owner of Park Asia … on multiple board positions in the community. Honoree Fire Department of New York Phoenix Society was founded in 2012 by David Lin, the FDNY’s Candidate Physical Abilities Test & Fitness Awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… the student data reporting processes. SED is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, … the educational work of the State. It is also responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, … data privacy, including completing the data classification for all types of information that it creates, collects, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
Arkville Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial Activities 2015M65
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Vestal Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-265)
… Vestal Fire Department is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Vestal in Broome County. The Department operates within the Town of … audits. The Financial Secretaries did not approve vouchers in a timely manner and the Treasurers often disbursed moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/vestal-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-265Oakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… Department’s internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through March 25, 2014. … fire protection services to Village residents. Expenses for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $56,500. Key … which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit of claims was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187City of Lackawanna – Police and Fire Department Work Hours (2014M-298)
… of our audit was to evaluate the City’s management of Police Department work schedules and pay rates and Fire … 1, 2012 through August 13, 2014. Background The City of Lackawanna is located in Erie County and has a population of … do not ensure that firefighters work their required annual hours. Key Recommendations Consider undertaking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/04/10/city-lackawanna-police-and-fire-department-work-hours-2014m-298What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… of inflation. (Individual property tax bills are based on various factors, and they may increase more than two … governments, libraries, schools (except New York City) and fire districts must report to OSC: the information necessary … State Comptroller's Role . You can find tax cap reporting on Comptroller DiNapoli’s Open Book New York website. … Find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… 30, 2013. Background Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a Board of Fire … Records were incomplete because deposits were not recorded in the checkbook register and a running cash balance was not … and include these along with a copy of the bank statements in her monthly report to the Board. Ensure that the Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Minetto Volunteer Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds and Records and Reports (2014M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial … The Minetto Volunteer Fire Company is located in Town of Minetto, Oswego County and provides fire protection services to the Town of Minetto and the Town of Oswego. The Company, which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/minetto-volunteer-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-and-records-andHamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… operations to ensure that assets were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through January 6, 2015. Background The Hamlin Fire Department is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated in 1929, located in the … services to the Towns of Hamlin, Kendall and Clarkson. For 2013, revenues totaled $147,989 and expenditures totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialConesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… the Board has not adopted other policies or procedures for financial operations such as cash receipts and … of internal controls, including policies and procedures for segregation of duties, annual review of the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Onondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… fuel records were accurate and all fuel was accounted for. Key Findings The Board has maintained general fund … Adopt annual budgets that contain realistic estimates for appropriations. Ensure fuel inventory reconciliations are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuel