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Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… use. District officials did not periodically review web histories to determine whether any employee’s web browsing was inappropriate. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether West Hempstead Union Free … audit school west hempstead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountTown of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Butternuts (Town) Board transparently planned and … in planning and could have improved its monitoring of the Project. As a result, total costs to complete the … terms. Town officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… internal controls. When a thorough and deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and … strong claims auditing process, the control consciousness of its staff is enhanced, because officers and employees will be cognizant that a careful review of claims will occur before public funds are disbursed. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionSharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… Sharon Springs Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund … Annually overestimated appropriations by an average of $1.6 million, or 17 percent. Informed residents and … needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100Town and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… of or increase in the maximum amount to be expended for a special district are required to apply for the permission of the Office of the State Comptroller if … calculate future average estimated cost thresholds. 2026 Special District Average Estimated Cost Thresholds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-735
… is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by IBT, Local 237 in Bargaining Unit TT. Affected Employees Employees represented by IBT, Local 237 in Bargaining Unit TT are affected. Effective Dates Changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-725-international-brotherhood-teamsters-ibt-local-237-elevatorCity of Glens Falls – Water and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-117)
… training. Officials do not prevent or monitor public disclosure of information that could jeopardize the City’s … awareness training to City employees. Prohibit the disclosure of information that can jeopardize the City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/11/22/city-glens-falls-water-and-wastewater-system-cybersecurity-2017m-117State Agencies Bulletin No. 1140
… Purpose To inform agencies of new Earnings Codes to be used by the NYS Department of Civil Service (DCS) to process payments to employees with proof of other health insurance who elect to opt-out of State … To inform agencies of new Earnings Codes to be used by the NYS Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1140-new-york-state-health-insurance-plan-nyship-opt-out-paymentsTown of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… October 31, 2011. Background The Town of Oyster Bay is located in Nassau County and serves approximately 293,000 residents. The Town is governed by the Town Board which comprises the Town … SWDD fund deficit increased to $11.9 million in 2012. The Garbage Collection Districts (GCD) fund sustained a $17.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … March 1, 2012 to March 18, 2013. Background The Village of Deposit is located in Delaware County and has a population … Village of Deposit Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Bus Driver Licensing
… Training Division files did not always contain complete medical records. Key Recommendations Ensure that all drivers … service if the requirements are not met. Monitor completed medical examination dates on the Unified Timekeeping System and develop a method of ensuring that completed medical records have been appropriately sent to, reviewed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingStanley Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-259)
… Board members did not complete their required training in legal, fiduciary, financial, procurement and ethical … fiscal oversight training as soon as practicable. Adopt comprehensive policies and procedures for investments, cash … technology. Require the Treasurer to prepare and present comprehensive monthly financial reports, which include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/stanley-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-259Disposal of Electronic Devices
… had been permanently cleaned of all personal, private and sensitive information, and also whether the Department had developed formal … re-use of electronic devices. Personal computers, tablets, and smart phones pose a particular concern because they can … State had been permanently cleaned of all personal private and sensitive information a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 44
… receiving ePayments will receive them faster and in a more secure manner and the State will reduce its costs associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/44-contracts-requiring-electronic-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1060
… who have had a garnishment satisfied and are due a refund as identified by a Court Officer Effective Date … a separate check mailed to their home, but will have the refund included in their paycheck. OSC Actions OSC will now …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1060-processing-garnishment-refundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… did not obtain reasonable assurance that certain services with vendors were provided in accordance with contract terms, and payments were appropriate and … (17%). Officials could not demonstrate that three reserves with balances totaling more than $4 million were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… The majority of people who work for and provide services to the State or … relationship exists. Sections 315.2 and 315.3 of regulations , which were effective on April 1, 2008, … is an employee rather than an independent contractor. Some of these factors include: The employer controls, supervises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsSocial Media Use Policy
… YouTube, Flickr, Bluesky, and LinkedIn, are located within host sites that maintain their own terms of service, terms of … use of these sites. You may be subject to the TOS of the host site when you visit a social media site. Information … with or post to our sites may be used by the owners of the host site for their own purposes pursuant to the TOS. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyAnnual Audit
… was to determine whether claims were appropriate and complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and mandated fee schedules. Background The Board processed … Fund for Disability Benefits, the Second Injury Fund and the Fund for Reopened Cases. Board staff enter claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/annual-audit