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Discovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. In addition to finding sensitive information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and the state’s biggest cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and … Property tax levy growth for school districts and the states biggest cities will be capped at 2 the same as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearTown of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law … funds, as required. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… Key Findings Because the TCIDA does not employ any staff, they hired the Tompkins County Area Development … process. Therefore, the Board could not be certain if TCAD staff submitted all IDA projects for its approval and projects could have been given IDA benefits without its knowledge. Although, three businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardCentral Square Central School District – Fund Balance (2022M-196)
… nonspendable fund balance and encumbrances, which resulted in surplus fund balance being underreported by about $6.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/10/central-square-central-school-district-fund-balance-2022m-196Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-149)
… Technology (IT) Coordinator (Coordinator), his audit of claims initiated by him totaling more than $48,000 for the IT Department was not independent. The Board of Education (Board) appointed a new claims auditor in July … $20,936 had at least one exception, such as a lack of purchasing agent approval prior to purchase, evidence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-149Village of Bolivar – Financial Condition of Water and Sewer Funds (2013M-125)
… audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2007 through March 15, … by a Board of Trustees consisting of a Village Mayor and four Trustees. For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013, … for the general fund, $168,000 for the water fund, and $183,000 for the sewer fund. Key Finding The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/09/village-bolivar-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2013m-125Selected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… determine if BlueCross BlueShield’s (Empire’s) payments to St. Francis Hospital of Poughkeepsie (St. Francis) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and St. Francis. Background The New York State Health Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-francis-hospital-poughkeepsie-january-1-2011Former Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… from December 2014 to August 2017. Conaway, 50, of Silver Springs, was released after her first court appearance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1789
… after January 1, 2020 will remain at the same amount for calendar year 2020. Dues amounts for part-time, annual … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1789-civil-service-employees-association-csea-local-1000-dues-increaseNotification of Employee’s Retirement and Required Employer Actions – When Employees Retire
… As of January 21, 2026, NYSLRS is no longer mailing a Retirement Notice letter to employers when we receive an employee’s application for retirement. You will instead receive employee retirement information through Retirement Online … When NYSLRS receives a retirement application we notify their employer To receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/notification-employees-retirement-and-required-employer-actionsTown of Owego Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-26)
… separate from the Town of Owego and Tioga County, in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/town-owego-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-26Ordinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from … has not been terminated by resignation, employer action, retirement or any other means while receiving those benefits; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… Findings The Board does not require the City to make its quarterly estimated payments for operating costs. The City … Recommendations Ensure that the City makes the required quarterly estimated payments. Ensure that bills are paid … by March 1 of each year. Ensure that the City deposits all quarterly payments into a Joint Water Project account. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Brookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… audit was to examine the District’s purchasing procedures and to determine whether the District’s computer system was … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, in … personnel used competitive methods when purchasing goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Snyder Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-365)
… District annually spends approximately $9,000 for natural gas and $13,000 for electricity. We found that the Board was … for either of these purchases. We reviewed natural gas and electricity bills from September 2012 through … procurement policy. Solicit proposals from various natural gas and electricity providers to ensure that they are paying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/snyder-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-365Software Management (2015-MR-3)
… related software on College computers, including gaming, instant messaging, golf management and couponing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Real Estate Portfolio
… Transportation Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, established a value for those holdings, … of Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (2009-S-10) Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up) (2011-F-30) Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/real-estate-portfolioReview of Trivision Tek Group, Inc.
… State Development Corporation (ESD) to Trivision Tek Group, Inc. (Trivision) under Grant Disbursement Agreement … Empire State Development Corporation ESD to Trivision Tek Group Inc Trivisio …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/review-trivision-tek-group-incTown of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… diesel fuel was used properly, stolen or caused by a leak in the in-ground storage tank. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115