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Area #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… type of data traversing the network; Requiring an access password for users and enabling the most secure encryption … (currently WPA2 or WPA3); Changing the administrative password (used by the administrator to set up the wireless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… period January 1, 2010, to July 31, 2012. Background The Niagara Falls Housing Authority is a municipal housing … the purpose of providing housing services in the City of Niagara Falls in accordance with the rules and regulations … Niagara Falls Housing Authority CompensationRelated Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorHicksville Water District – Competitive Quotations (2013M-233)
… operations and other financial related activities for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background … and a Secretary. General fund budgeted expenditures for 2013 totaled $10 million. Key Findings District officials did not obtain quotes for goods and services purchased from three of 13 vendors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/10/25/hicksville-water-district-competitive-quotations-2013m-233Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s calculation of separation payments … and information technology for the period July 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Albany City School … the correct amount for separation payments provided to the employees leaving District service. Except for two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationAkron Fire Department – Financial Activities (2014M-196)
… approximately $625,000 and were funded primarily with grants, fire protection contracts and fundraising activities. … the disbursement of scholarship awards are made payable to an educational institution, as required by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/04/10/akron-fire-department-financial-activities-2014m-196Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition
… the appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code on its claim to reflect the diagnosis. Generally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutritionContract Advisory No. 3
… Amending a Contract Header can be found on the SFS Secure site. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… receive or review bank statements or canceled check images to help minimize the risk of unauthorized transactions or … (until 2019), overestimated appropriations and failed to use most of the appropriated fund balance for operations. … (Oswego County) The town supervisor did not maintain up-to-date records and reports. In addition, the town supervisor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Newstead Fire Company –Internal Controls (2014M-92)
… was to assess the adequacy of Company financial controls for the period January 1, 2012 through February 18, 2014. … hall rentals, donations, and foreign fire insurance. For the 2013 fiscal year, the Company’s revenues totaled … did not review the Treasurer’s reconciled bank statements. For two disbursements, a Company member or a family member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/27/newstead-fire-company-internal-controls-2014m-92Essex County Sheriff’s Department – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Sheriff’s Departments’ … and deposited timely. Maintain control of the signature stamp. Assign someone independent of the cash receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/19/essex-county-sheriffs-department-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-andOther Bulletin No. 14
… Reduction Plan Affected Employees Employees in bargaining unit 97 – CSEA Administrative Services Excludes employees … following criteria: Employee is in an eligible bargaining unit as defined above on the last day of the above pay … Pay Salary Employee TSP Military Training Stipend As with other Additional Pay Earnings Codes, it may be necessary to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-14-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-state-universityApplying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. You can file for a service retirement benefit online. Sign in to your … Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Apply for Retirement.” Paper forms are available on our Forms page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefitsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… Local sales tax collection growth accelerated in 2017, … since 2013. "This is welcome news for municipalities, as local revenues have been under significant pressure in recent years," DiNapoli said. "As 2018 unfolds, local officials would be well advised to be cautious with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013State Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… 28, 2000. In general, if the award is tangible personal property (other than cash, gift certificate or other cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1976
… are affected: Deduction Code Narrative Description 432 ED TDA Copeland Effective Dates Maximum contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1976-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaState Agencies Bulletin No. 1896
… be affected, excluding SUNY (except agency Code 28990) and CUNY. Background In order to correctly calculate the … fiscal year ending 2020-21 and the fiscal year beginning 2021-22, the PayServ chart of accounts must be updated to … completion of the roll-over to the Department Budget Table USA containing the chart of accounts strings for agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1896-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-fiscal-year-end-rollover-positionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… years, the district’s reported surplus fund balance ranged from approximately 7 to 15% of the upcoming year’s budget, … user accounts, develop and adopt a written IT contingency plan, or provide IT security awareness training to staff. … cannot be assured that the town’s IT systems are secured from unauthorized use and access or that critical data would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… ensures that safety and security equipment, such as cameras and Help Point Intercoms, are working, tested, … for surveillance and security purposes. CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras and observation of the cameras’ input on monitors off site. As of June 1, 2016, Transit had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsMedicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Care
… ranging from hospital inpatient care to physician and dental services. Accordingly, Plans are responsible for … The carved-out services are controlled by the scope of benefits information maintained in eMedNY. Key Findings … for managed care enrollment of newborns. The Department does not track or penalize lateness when hospitals do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/10/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-careState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the executive director of the association was arrested in January 2020 and charged with Grand Larceny in … not comply with city requirements. City of Lackawanna – Network Management and Internal Controls (Erie County) City … did not establish adequate controls to safeguard the network against unauthorized access or disruption. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0