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Onteora Central School District – Information Technology (2015M-92)
… The Board did not establish an acceptable use policy, a computer security plan, a disaster recovery plan, policies and procedures for the … for security awareness training. The District’s service level agreement with the Ulster County Board of Cooperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/onteora-central-school-district-information-technology-2015m-92Eastchester Union Free School District – User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning
… permissions to determine if they needed to be disabled. As a result, we identified the following unneeded network user accounts: 181 for students no longer in the District.These students left the District between June … left District employment between 2016 and 2021. Adopt a comprehensive IT contingency plan to minimize the risk of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/eastchester-union-free-school-district-user-accounts-and-informationTown of Western - Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-184)
… has been unable to obtain bonding for a capital project. In addition, the highway fund owes the general fund $41,540, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-western-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-184New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewVillage of East Hampton – Information Technology (2015M-187)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if computerized data and assets … 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. Background The Village of East Hampton is located in the Town of East Hampton, … Village of East Hampton Information Technology 2015M187 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-east-hampton-information-technology-2015m-187Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Divorce and Your Benefits
… may be entitled to a portion of a retiree’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) , not as an option beneficiary, but … monthly retirement benefit while the retiree is still living. A DRO will be reviewed to determine whether it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/cost-living-adjustmentPartial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… portion of their retirement benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) payment at retirement, in exchange for a permanently … of their monthly benefit. Read about eligibility and how a PLS is calculated on our Partial Lump Sum Payment page . A member with a DRO can choose a PLS option. If the DRO addresses the PLS, NYSLRS will review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementCicero Fire District – Financial Condition (2023M-132)
… and contained the necessary information it needed to properly monitor the District’s financial condition and … may not have sufficient financial resources available to address unexpected occurrences or meet its cash flow … in the unrestricted fund balance deficit increasing to as much as $54,423 during the audit period. Effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/cicero-fire-district-financial-condition-2023m-132DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also … to override the cap. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 4.12% for those with a June 30, 2025 … well above 2%,” DiNapoli said. “With one-time pandemic relief aid nearly exhausted, school district and municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Recommendations Adopt written policies and procedures to convey management’s expectations for reviewing, approving and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeScio Central School District – Capital Assets (2024M-45)
… of Schools (Superintendent) and former Business Administrator (Administrator), while familiar with the District’s asset … (Board) ensured that the Superintendent and former Administrator complied with the District’s policy, complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/03/scio-central-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-45Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Village of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… activities. As a result, total general fund balance for fiscal year-end 2021-22 was overstated by $571,719, the … ensure the airport is self-sufficient. Collect delinquent real property taxes. Maintain proper accounting records and provide the Board with adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14West Webster Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-23)
… Reduce unrestricted fund balance and use excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/07/07/west-webster-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-23Town of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population of … Town of Salina Information Technology 2013M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Holland Central School District – Claims Audit (2021M-210)
… adequately supported and properly audited before payment. In addition, the current claims auditor did not receive … provided. Further, the Board did not comply with Education Law 1 and its own policy when it appointed the … have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York State Education Law Section 1709 (20-a) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/holland-central-school-district-claims-audit-2021m-210IX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some … are considered M-Year grants. For example, a federal grant award with a one-year grant period of October 1, 2014 - … are withdrawn by the federal awarding agency and the award is considered expired. In some instances, the life of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Little Falls (City) Common Council (Council) and … operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the City’s fiscal stability. Key Findings The Council and City officials did not adopt structurally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/06/25/city-little-falls-financial-condition-2021m-54Town of Saugerties – Information Technology (2015M-117)
… 28, 2015. Background The Town of Saugerties is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/07/town-saugerties-information-technology-2015m-117Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the adequacy of the Treasurer’s records and reports and evaluate the internal controls over … and submitted to the Board or to the Office of the State Comptroller. The Board did not establish and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/06/16/chestertown-volunteer-fire-company-financial-operations-2017m