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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. City of Niagara Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) … was not provided to all employees and elected officials. Of the 65 total individuals auditors tested (59 selected … adequately secure shared network folder access, resulting in users having unnecessary access to multiple forms of PPSI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company , Schenectady Municipal Housing … is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial … today announced his office completed audits of the Malta Ridge Volunteer Fire Company Schenectady Municipal Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Village of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… of its taxing authority. The Village’s ability to rely on real property taxes as an increased revenue source in the … $500,000 from the tax stabilization reserve to lessen the real property tax levy. The Board has not yet adopted a … to use the tax stabilization reserve to lessen the real property tax levy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition … January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. Background The Town of Stanford is located in Dutchess County and has population … Town of Stanford Financial Condition 2013M225 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Village of Painted Post , Town of Schaghticoke and City of Yonkers . "In today’s … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Village of Painted Post Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… also did not disable 72 unneeded network accounts in a timely manner. Officials also did not monitor compliance … were found with unneeded administrative permissions. In addition, district officials did not provide formalized IT … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesWSP USA Inc.
… for ensuring all bridges that carry highway traffic in the 11 regions of the State are inspected in accordance with State and federal mandates. The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/wsp-usa-incReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… Prescribes Requirements for Excess Funds to Be Placed in Reserve The Comptroller requires excess tax funds be placed in a reserve fund if a local government: exceeds the tax cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerContract Advisory No. 25
… used to accept Grant Procurement Records and Contract Reporter Exemption Requests (CRERs). As of 8/27/2018, all … Easily and electronically submit for review and approval new and amendment Grant Procurement Records, and new Contract Reporter Exemption Requests (CRER) Document the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/25-electronic-documents-submission-system-edssCrystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization located in the Town of Gorham in Ontario County. The Department is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsBeaver River Central School District – Payroll (2016M-247)
… District is located in the Towns of Croghan, New Bremen and Watson in Lewis County. The District, which operates one … $17.4 million. Key Finding District officials designed and implemented a good system of controls to help ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/beaver-river-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-247Scio Central School District – Payroll (2017M-10)
… Towns of Alma, Amity, Andover, Bolivar, Friendship, Scio, Ward, Wellsville and Wirt in Allegany County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/17/scio-central-school-district-payroll-2017m-10Potsdam Central School District – Payroll (2016M-161)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … Finding District officials established adequate procedures to ensure employees were paid their approved salaries or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/potsdam-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-161Retroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… 518-473-5880. To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsRetroactive Service Credit due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Legacy Reporting
… NYSLRS can only award retroactive service credit based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/retroactive-service-creditAccounts Payable Advisory No. 57
… Subject: Selecting the correct Vendor ID when preparing a voucher Guidance: When preparing a voucher in the Statewide Financial System (SFS), agencies … that provided the goods or services. The Vendor ID on the voucher should match the Vendor ID on the purchase order. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/57-selecting-correct-vendor-idNortheast Central School District - Payroll (2018M-140)
… Board-approved contracts. Noteworthy Achievements Except for a few minor discrepancies, which we discussed with … auditing techniques (CAATs) to review payroll records for all employees paid during the audit period. District … to segregate duties and provide oversight. There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/northeast-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-140Green Tech High Charter School – Resident Tuition Billing (2015M-2)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the resident school district tuition billing … Board of Trustees. The School provides education to approximately 390 students. Resident district tuition … Key Findings The billing summary report was not reconciled to the students’ residency documentation on file. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/04/10/green-tech-high-charter-school-resident-tuition-billing-2015m-2Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User Access (2014M-379)
… The Eastport-South Manor Central School District, located in the towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead and Southampton in Suffolk County, is governed by a seven-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/20/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-financial-software-user