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Operational Advisory No. 7
… each Business Unit review the address and telephone number in SFS. SFS has address and phone numbers associated with each Business Unit (BU) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/7-agency-contact-updateTown of Union Vale - Payroll (2018M-31)
… health insurance overpayments identified included $19,400 for ineligible individuals. Direct supervisors did not always … over payroll to ensure paycheck amounts are accurate and for documented hours. Review all individuals on health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31Belleville-Henderson Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-128)
… employees. District officials did not develop procedures for managing, limiting and monitoring user accounts and … employees who use IT resources. Develop written procedures for managing access to the network and financial application. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/11/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-information-technology-2019mTown of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for. Develop a plan for updating and maintaining the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63Forestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… did not provide formalized IT security awareness training for individuals who used the District’s IT assets. Personal … guidelines. Develop comprehensive written procedures for managing network and application user accounts. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… a plan to use $5.4 million from four general fund reserves for a purpose for which they were not established. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… properly managed. Officials did not establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. … unneeded accounts in a timely manner. Establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Chester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)
… network user accounts when there was no longer a need for them. Monitored network user compliance with the … policy (AUP) by reviewing computer website history logs for appropriateness. Sensitive information technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107Jefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … Ensure District officers or employees publicly disclose, in writing, any interests they have in contracts or agreements with the District. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Inspector General
… To report fraud within OSC: 518-408-4906 weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to reach the Office of the Inspector … from any source, or upon his or her own initiative, concerning allegations of corruption, fraud, criminal … Submit semi-annual reports to the State Comptroller concerning the internal audit activities and periodically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Geoffrey S. Berman, the United States Attorney … the State Police, he will now be held accountable. This is a reminder to employ strong checks and balances and … four years, Garcia abused his elected position to channel over $120,000 into his personal accounts. Instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Opinion 89-20
… located within the town. We are in receipt of your letter concerning the town's code of ethics. You state that copies … Concerning the towns code of ethics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Opinion 91-57
… in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) -- Public Library (comingling library moneys with those of municipal sponsor) MUNICIPAL … Whether library fund moneys of the village public library may be comingled with moneys of the village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57DiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… in the five years prior to December 2021. They found that 112 of the 120 apiaries selected had not registered with the Department as of August 2022, including 33 that appeared to still be operating … A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies (Aug. 2022) A Profile of Agriculture in New York State (Aug. 2019) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… in a variety of ways, such as quickly scanning resumes for key words to select the most qualified candidates, … the candidate’s experience, it also comes with risks. For instance, it can amplify existing biases and create novel … of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is responsible for enforcement of key consumer protection, licensing, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… corporate retailers Macy's and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that asked the companies to report on how they monitor their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human rights and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetySyracuse City School District – Information Technology (2025M-129)
… Unmanaged network user accounts are potential entry points for attackers and other unauthorized individuals, and the … had never been logged into or not been logged into for over six months. Furthermore, 157 service and shared user accounts had not been logged into for at least five years. In addition, 15 of 33 nonstudent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/syracuse-city-school-district-information-technology-2025m-129DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… economic conditions that we are watching closely, but for now our financial position remains strong.” Year-to-date … billion were $4.4 billion, or 7.5 percent, over last year for the same period. Tax receipts were $547.2 million over … totaling over $8 billion received since April 2014. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2012. Background The City of Glens Falls is … budget amendments. Although we do not consider the City to be in fiscal stress at this time, the low levels of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District , Chappaqua Central School District , Copiague Union Free School District , Spackenkill Union Free School District and the Western New York Maritime … his office completed audits of the BayportBlue Point Union Free School District Chappaqua Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits