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DiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… are categorized as being in significant fiscal stress: Fort Edward Union Free School District (Washington County), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… more guidance and more resources from state policymakers. I urge the State Education Department to re-engage the NYS … The requirements outlined in the law and regulations do not apply to private schools. For the audit released … critical position. They also did not include specifics on how they would collaborate with state and local law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningArea #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… IT policies define the Board’s expectations for appropriate user … current industry standards for password security, and define any requirements related to, for example, password … or accessing your information resources. It should define the devices covered (e.g., local government or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… Date Annual Addl Earnings: $3,649 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank Bargaining Unit 21 Earnings Code: LOC Effective Date: … Date Annual Addl Earnings: $1,827 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank Location Pay Mid-Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… State Police, and Acting Wayne County District Attorney Christopher Bokelman, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksTown of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… April 30, 2013. Background The Town of Schaghticoke is located in Rensselaer County and has 7,679 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, which … to finance recurring expenditures. The cost of operations is not sustainable based on the current levels of unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239Oversight of Study Abroad Programs
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) has efficient and effective oversight of its study abroad programs throughout its campuses. The … in educational opportunities globally. The SUNY Office of Global Affairs (SUNY OGA) is responsible for the oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/oversight-study-abroad-programsOpinion 91-17
… supplies and services. The term "municipal hospital" is not defined in General Municipal Law, §103(8). This … applies to Public Health Law, §2803-a, that definition is also applicable to General Municipal Law, §103(8) (1990 … pain, injury, deformity or physical condition .... There is no authority for a municipality to make purchases for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… loan balances when you retire or withdraw. If your loan is taxable, or becomes taxable as described above, you must … it on your federal income tax return for the year the loan is granted or becomes taxable. If you are under 59½ at the … a multiple loan, the taxable amount of a refinanced loan is always higher, unless the entire refinanced loan is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsOpinion 90-59
… obstructions caused by snow (Highway Law, §140[1], [2]). For this purpose, towns are authorized to purchase equipment, … stated that since town property is acquired only for proper town purposes, it may not be used for purely private purposes (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Area #8 – Online Banking – Information Technology Governance
… electronic fraud targeting online banking are phishing 15 and malware. 16 In a typical scenario, the targeted … are collected for malicious use. A key logger collects login information, allowing the perpetrator to impersonate … the legitimate user or create another user account with access to the victim’s online bank accounts. Thereafter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-8-online-bankingMaine Endwell Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-14)
… Background The Maine Endwell Central School District is located in Broome County. The District’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 school year is almost $45 million. Key Findings Based on our review, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/maine-endwell-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-14XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… at: Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government 540 Broadway Albany, New York 12207 1-800-87ETHIC … Public Officers Law, section 73 (4)(a) states that: [n]o statewide elected official, state officer or employee, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawMember Annual Statement
… We mail printed Statements by the end of June. For up-to-date account information throughout the year, sign in to … or print your Statement: Sign in to Retirement Online . Look under My Account Summary . Click View My Member Annual … is secure. Use it when you call or write NYSLRS. How do I change my name? You can use Retirement Online to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-annual-statementVacating Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… a DRO has been filed with NYSLRS, the parties must return to court to obtain a Vacating Order. A signed agreement or a notarized letter signed by the parties is not sufficient to vacate a DRO. NYSLRS requires that the Vacating Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/vacating-orders2022 Financial Condition Report – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… from the Comptroller As State policymakers responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying … risks and challenges, and opportunities for changes to improve the long-term outlook for State finances. Read … economic, and demographic information in an easy-to-understand format. Read More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcrTown of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board has not developed an adequate procurement policy. … Officials did not always obtain quotes in compliance with the procurement policy. The Town may realize cost savings by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Newfield Fire Company, Inc. - Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-346)
… 5, 2014. Background The Newfield Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Newfield, Tompkins County. The Company, which is governed by a 10-member Board of Directors, contracts with … Key Recommendation Ensure that adequate documentation is available for the Auditing Committee and the independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/30/newfield-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialSempronius Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-231)
… August 31, 2017. Background The Sempronius Fire Company is affiliated with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga … for the Towns of Niles and Sempronius. The Company is governed by a five-member Board. Operating expenses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/sempronius-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-231Indian Lake Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-15)
… 2015. Background The Indian Lake Central School District is located in the Town of Indian Lake in Hamilton County. The … which operates one school with approximately 120 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … Ensure that a deliberate and thorough audit of all claims is conducted by each member of the Board or an individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/indian-lake-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-15