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Opinion 94-22
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … DISTRICTS -- Assessments (custody, control and expenditure of) -- District Management Association (contract for services … Whether the charges imposed on behalf of a business improvement district may be turned over to and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22Opinion 88-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to publish names, office addresses and phone numbers of town officials) TOWN LAW, §§30, 116(13): A town board may … stating the name phone number address and office hours of the town clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-32Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services OCFS has adequate controls over the cash advance accounts it oversees to ensure the money is p
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/15/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsOperational Advisory No. 35
… to Financial Operations (GFO) Chapter VII, Section 3 - AP Adjustment Voucher Overview Chapter VII, Section 10.B - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/35-personal-service-salary-advancesBaldwin Public Library – Payroll (2013M-335)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Library had effective internal controls over payroll for the … 2011 through June 30, 2013. Background The Baldwin Public Library is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The Library is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/baldwin-public-library-payroll-2013m-335Delhi Joint Fire District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2020M-142)
… audit of all claims prior to payment, unless allowed by Town Law to be paid prior to audit, to ensure they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/19/delhi-joint-fire-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2020m-142State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Attorney General's Report on Governor
… "This is a sad day for New York. The Attorney General's report documents unacceptable workplace behavior in the Executive Chamber at the highest level of state leadership. The women who came … This is a sad day for New York The Attorney Generals report documents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-attorney-generals-report-governorMenands Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-78)
… computerized data from unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not adequately … computerized data from unauthorized use, access and loss and although the District paid IT vendors $106,460 for … computerized data from unauthorized use access and loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/menands-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-78Boquet Valley Central School District – Procurement (2021M-132)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Boquet Valley Central School District (District) officials procured … Determine whether Boquet Valley Central School District District officials procured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/boquet-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-132State Agencies Bulletin No. 2050
… NYSPO users will be required to establish and use MFA at login. New and existing users will not be able to access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2050-multifactor-authentication-new-york-state-payroll-onlineXIII.8 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Overview In addition to travel reimbursements, employees can be reimbursed for other expenses according to collective … for conferences or training sessions. A Department head can authorize payment of dues for staff members involved in … In addition to travel reimbursements employees can be reimbursed for other expenses according to collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii8-overviewPanama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… and District officials purchased goods and services in compliance with the District’s procurement policies. Key … that exceed certain thresholds to be competitively bid. In addition, the claims auditor did not perform adequate claims audits. As a result, $1.1 million in purchases (half of the procurements we reviewed) were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73DiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… For every dollar New York sends to Washington D.C., it receives about 91 cents back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report … For every dollar New York sends to Washington DC it receives about 91 cents back in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonCybersecurity Month Cybersecurity Foundations
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual effort which aims to highlight emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance to help create a safe and secure digital world. Learn about this year’s themes and other foundational IT contr
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-cybersecurity-foundations-10-3-22.pdf2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdfCybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2
This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-risk-mitigation-101624.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be achieved; and whether it's EVolve NY program met its initial goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38-response.pdf