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Opinion 96-6
… on the town's insurance and is not an officer, director, employee or stockholder of the insurance agency, would not … the supervisor is not a stockholder, director, officer or employee of the agency. The supervisor and the insurance … to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6Niagara Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-172)
… monitored to ensure protection from unauthorized access. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … who use IT assets and periodically monitor their use in accordance with the acceptable use policy. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/12/21/niagara-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-172A Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – World Trade Center Presumption
… September 11, 2001, or the thousands of people who helped in the rescue, recovery and cleanup efforts at the World … event, often risking their own lives and health in the process. This publication provides information about … if you were one of the courageous workers who participated in this effort. For those of you who gave so much, these laws …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliOrange County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2014M-80)
… quarterly reports as required by contract. The Department does not have evidence that proper contract monitoring is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/06/06/orange-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2014m-80State Police Bulletin No. SP-179
… OSC has implemented a change in dues and agency shop fees for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-179-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andWestfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Westfield Academy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mHubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… audit the Treasurer’s books and records or request to review budget-to-actual reports and bank statements. Properly establish its capital reserve fund and obtain voter approval prior to issuing $150,000 in debt. Require perpetual diesel fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-229
… Purpose To notify agencies of a structure change in dues and agency shop fees from salary based to flat rate. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units F8 represented by the Suffolk County … Association, OSC will implement a structure change in dues and agency shop fees for employees in Bargaining Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-229-suffolk-county-court-employees-association-dues-and-agencyVillage of Canastota - Board Oversight (2018M-256)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and Village officials properly oversee financial activity. Key Findings The Board did not adequately oversee the Clerk-Treasurer’s … before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/12/village-canastota-board-oversight-2018m-256Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… audit was to review the Department’s financial controls for the period January 1, 2013 through January 31, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mLake View Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-342)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Hamburg, located in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/lake-view-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-342XIV.14.G Maintenance of Capital Asset Records – XIV. Special Procedures
… to acquisition source document Manufacturer, model number, serial number Acquisition date Date last inspected Name and address of vendor Condition Short description of asset Purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14g-maintenance-capital-asset-recordsXIX.1.B PCIP SFS Federal Security Roles – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… a project in an ‘Open’ status allowing configuration of funds distribution and association with a customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1b-pcip-sfs-federal-security-rolesLake Placid Central School District – Investment Program (2023M-94)
… Lake Placid School District (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. The Assistant Superintendent for Business, Finance and Support Services (Assistant Superintendent) and District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/lake-placid-central-school-district-investment-program-2023m-94South Otselic Fire District – Financial Activities (2022M-169)
… properly filed required annual update documents (AUDs) for fiscal years 2019 through 2021 . As of September 7, 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/south-otselic-fire-district-financial-activities-2022m-169Management of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( 2011-S-4 ). Background Our initial report, … OCFS officials were not effectively managing energy consumption and had not achieved the 35 percent energy … and implemented a centralized plan to reduce energy consumption. OCFS now retains energy usage data for all OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followRocky Point Union Free School District – Overtime (2021M-80)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Rocky Point Union Free School District (District) … properly monitored and controlled overtime to ensure the District was not incurring unnecessary costs. Key … authorize, monitor or control overtime. As a result, the District may have incurred unnecessary costs. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/rocky-point-union-free-school-district-overtime-2021m-80New Paltz Central School District – Payroll (2021M-45)
… accurately but did not establish adequate controls over payroll. Payroll was not always properly reviewed and certified before … the months reviewed. The District has not performed a payroll audit or payout test (e.g., requiring employees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-45DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
… the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was convicted today in Warren County Court of two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree and related false filing charges, related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-schemeFort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… District’s financial condition significantly declined due to a successful tax certiorari challenge. As a result, … officials did not adopt a multiyear financial plan to address future unexpected revenue shortfalls or … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245