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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… on the inventory records, making them more susceptible to theft. Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – … maintain financial accounting records or present records to the board for audit as required by state law. Because of … have made financial decisions with inaccurate and out-of-date financial information. Auditors also found the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) today announced employer contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 will increase from 14.6 percent to … The New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS today announced employer contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 202122 will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the coronavirus crisis strains … by 3 percent in 2019 to $164100 but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallMiddleburgh Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-115)
… officials adequately safeguarded data from potential abuse or loss. Key Findings District officials did not adequately … agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … officials adequately safeguarded data from potential abuse or loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/middleburgh-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-115Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-95)
… established information technology (IT) controls over user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not establish adequate IT controls over user access to protect against unauthorized use, access and loss. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/23/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020mPenn Yan Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-79)
… Key Findings District officials did not ensure that the District’s network access controls were secure. Officials … Enter into a service level agreement (SLA) with the District’s Information Technology (IT) service provider to clearly identify the provider’s responsibilities and services to be provided. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/09/03/penn-yan-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-79Sag Harbor Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-174)
… did not ensure claims were supported . We reviewed 208 invoices totaling $1.3 million to determine whether an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-174State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Program (CCAP) Auditors reviewed 50 approved and 30 denied SNAP cases and determined that Department of Social … needed to process SNAP applications correctly and in a timely manner. Department officials also did not have … In addition, while department officials made CCAP payments for eligible families within required timeframes, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 91-25
… to receive salary increases based on longevity (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-80, unreported; see also Ellis v Fire Chief of City of Ithaca , 29 Misc 2d 37, 215 … 520, pertaining to "longevity merit increases"; 15 Opns St Comp No. 1959, p 421; Chalachan v City of Binghamton , 81 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25State Agencies Bulletin No. 1969
… is to inform the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing of the … are affected: 04210 - NYS Senate Members 04220 - NYS Assembly Members 04320 - NYS Assembly Special Allowance Background Pursuant to Article 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1969-2021-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureArea #10 – Firewalls and Intrusion Detection – Information Technology Governance
… are often useful, they also increase the vulnerability of IT systems and electronic data to access and attacks from … to allow only those communication types that are needed for system operations and explicitly deny all other … plan for that network. Therefore, it is important that you provide for a periodic manual review of network activity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-10-firewalls-and-intrusion-detectionFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… will have a significant impact on higher education in New York. As noted by the Office of the New York State Comptroller in its 2024 report, Higher Education in New York , New York has long benefited from an outstanding … will have a significant impact on higher education in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… developments, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Mohawk Valley has … child poverty rates are higher in the region than for the state as a whole, but ongoing efforts aim to revitalize the … rural area is home to just over 2 percent of New York state's population. Oneida County (231,332) is home to over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existState Agencies Bulletin No. 1880
… are affected: Deduction Code Narrative Description 432 ED TDA Copeland Background Pursuant to IRS Regulations, … and School for the Deaf employees with deduction code 432 are not eligible to participate in the 15-Year Rule as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1880-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … through 2014-15. The district appropriated $2.4 million in fund balance as a financing source in the annual budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… consistently overestimated appropriations by an average of more than $2 million a year and allowed surplus fund … would have operating deficits totaling $6.4 million when it had operating surpluses totaling $7.3 million, or a … by $550 and $590. District officials corrected the errors when they were brought to their attention. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsLabor Investigations in New York City (2022-S-17)
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through March 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s17.pdfAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (2021-S-35)
To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate guidance to providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21s35.pdfEPI - “Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York earlier than most states and forced New York’s schools to take on the extraordinary challenge of quickly shifting to remote learning formats.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorks-need-for-academic-recovery.pdfAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (2021-S-35) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate guidance to providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21s35-response.pdf