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DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… Officials at Erie Community College (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses … during the period of September 2010 through February 2015, college officials created 10 senior executive positions with … written authorization from the board of trustees. The college also provided these employees with benefits including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law Report 2021S19
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, please contact Brian Butry at … settings. In addition, the district should configure a log-on banner to inform users of the potential consequences of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli's Statement on the Second Anniversary of the January 6 Attack
… anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol: “We must never minimize or become complacent about what happened on January 6. The attack on our Capitol was a fanatical attempt to prevent the orderly … who put their lives on the line that day defending our Capitol and work to ensure our democracy is protected against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapolis-statement-second-anniversary-january-6-attackAccounts Payable Advisory No. 58
… Subject: Unique Invoice Number Requirements Reference: Guide to Financial Operations … (GFO): Chapter XII, Section 5.B. - Unique Invoice Number Requirements Guidance: This is to remind agencies the … System (SFS) requires agencies to enter a unique invoice number on each supplier’s voucher. With few exceptions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/58-unique-invoice-number-requirementsTown of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… Did not periodically monitor exemptions or obtain annual renewal documentation as required, to ensure the exemptions … Periodically monitor exemptions and ensure annual renewal documentation is provided and retained. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Fort Ann Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-119)
… if officials effectively managed the District’s general fund balance. Key Findings The District’s unrestricted fund balance at the end of 2016-17 was almost $1.83 million … 2017-18. Key Recommendations Ensure that the District’s fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/fort-ann-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-119State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Yates County) Village officials did not ensure the chief water operator procured all goods and services in accordance … best interest of taxpayers. For example, of the 195 water treatment plant purchases totaling approximately $1.15 million that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… These lax policies could easily be manipulated and graduation rates, college placement and teacher performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… been issued. Gorham-Middlesex Central School District – Online Banking Access (Ontario County) District officials did not ensure online banking access was limited to board-authorized users because no one reviewed online banking users’ access and permissions. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were issued. Town of Danby – Town Clerk (Tompkins County) Tax collections were missing and not deposited in an … the clerk’s records. Village of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (Delaware County) Auditors issued a report in January 2020 … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school audits were issued. Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (Erie, Genesee and Wyoming Counties) District officials did not properly manage fuel operations. Specifically, the superintendent and … totaling $9,176. Officials also did not maintain physical tank readings or perform periodic inventory reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… realistic budgets, maintain reasonable levels of fund balance or properly plan for equipment replacement. The board … underestimated revenues. As a result, unrestricted fund balance in the four major operating funds increased by … policies: a multiyear financial plan; capital plan; fund balance policy; or reserve policies. Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Non-emergency overtime was also not generally preapproved in writing. In addition, officials did not maintain documentation to … accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2022 Financial Condition Report
Provides information about the States Gross Domestic Product wages unemployment rate and population growth
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsX.4.B Address – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self-Service Portal webpage at … . After signing into the Vendor Self-Service Portal, the vendor will be able to add or update their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4b-addressComptroller DiNapoli Announces Joint Effort With Ulster, Orange County District Attorneys to Combat COVID-19 Scams
… from COVID-19 related internet scams. “Taking advantage of a pandemic to commit fraud is reprehensible,” said State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-joint-effort-ulster-orange-county-district-attorneys-combat-covid-19Town of Woodstock - Information Technology (2018M-211)
… plan. Employees were not provided with security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … and security management. Provide IT security awareness training to personnel who use IT resources. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-woodstock-information-technology-2018m-211Town of Haverstraw - Information Technology (2019M-125)
… Town officials ensured the Town’s Information Technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against … Findings Employees accessed nonbusiness websites although it is prohibited by Town policy. Officials did not adopt a … disaster recovery plan. Employees were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition to this public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-haverstraw-information-technology-2019m-125Bedford Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-164)
… access to ensure District users cannot control all phases of a transaction. Review and adjust the web filtering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/26/bedford-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-164