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Horseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… As a result, there were 230 inactive user accounts, of which 138 were unneeded, and there were an excessive number of generic accounts. Did not provide IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Operational Advisory No. 27
… Subject: Accounting Date Policy Change Confirmation Reference: Guide to Financial … be changing the policy regarding the use of Accounting Date in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). This notice … issued on December 1, 2016. The definition of Accounting Date, as defined in the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/27-accounting-date-policy-change-confirmationComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Chenango Forks Central School District , Hamburg … and the Tri-Valley Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … (Erie County) The district was not transparent in its use of capital project funds. The district set aside over $6.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are reasonable. The water and sewer funds’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11Village of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are reasonable. The water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… adopted investment policy or state law. Town of Chester – Property Tax Exemptions (Orange County) The town assessor did not properly grant and monitor exemptions for … properties. Auditors found exemptions that the assessor granted but were included in the real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Town of … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… statutory requirements. WCIDA has not ensured that the Center Street Business Center project converting 28,000 square feet of a vacant mill … requirements. Review with WCIDA legal counsel whether the Center Street Business Center project is a permissible IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village of … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Medina Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-155)
… Background The Medina Central School District is located in the Towns of Shelby and Ridgeway in Orleans County and is governed by an elected nine-member … underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures by a total of approximately $14.7 million for the five fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/22/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-155Loans – Divorce and Your Benefits
… A member is not prohibited from taking a loan from NYSLRS , unless the DRO on file specifically … prohibits loans. If the member has an outstanding loan balance at retirement, the pension will be reduced for … disability benefit. Please see the Tiers 3, 4, 5 & 6 Loan Application (RS5025-A) for approximate annual reductions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/loansVillage of Port Dickinson – Financial Condition (2014M-154)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition … 1, 2012 through February 6, 2014. Background The Village of Port Dickinson is located in Broome County and has a … Village of Port Dickinson Financial Condition 2014M154 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/29/village-port-dickinson-financial-condition-2014m-154State Agencies Bulletin No. 1980
… New York City Education Board Retirement System (83), and New York City Employee Retirement System (84) for the … Affected Employees Tier 6 members of NYCTRS, NYCBERS, and NYCERS are affected. Background OT limit for Tier 6 began …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1980-2022-tier-6-overtime-limit-nyc-retirement-systems-nycers-nyctrs-andWestern Sullivan Public Library – Library Operations (2015M-156)
… analysis of operations or segregate cost information by building. The Library’s circulation and number of patrons … of Library operations and segregate cost information by building to allow for more informed management decisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/10/23/western-sullivan-public-library-library-operations-2015m-156Village of Cayuga Heights – Board Oversight (2014M-292)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of Village operations for the period June 1, 2013 … Village of Cayuga Heights Board Oversight 2014M292 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/03/village-cayuga-heights-board-oversight-2014m-292Poughkeepsie City School District - Payroll (2019M-110)
… not eligible for totaling $27,440 for not participating in the health insurance program. In addition, five received … a total of $26,088 for 168.5 days of accrued leave above the carryover limit without Board approval. Key Recommendations Review and update the different policies and CBAs to ensure that CBAs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-payroll-2019m-110Village of Monticello – Payroll (2022M-59)
… of Monticello (Village) officials ensured that payroll and payroll-related benefits were paid properly. Key Findings Village officials … unclear Board resolutions, undocumented verbal agreements and a lack of Board oversight, training and controls, the … of Monticello Village officials ensured that payroll and payrollrelated benefits were paid properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/11/18/village-monticello-payroll-2022m-59Elmsford Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-147)
… whether the District properly recorded and accounted for fixed assets for the period July 1, 2015 through March 13, 2017. … fixed assets with values that exceed the threshold have a tag affixed identifying them as District property. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/elmsford-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-147State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the board did not ensure its project approvals were based on project applications that were completed and supported … transparent to the public by posting required documents on CIDA’s website. In addition, the board and officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTax Data Verification Form
… by counties (and by cities and towns within Westchester County) to report real property tax information for towns and cities within the county. The process for collecting this property tax … has changed and can now be done in the OSC Online Services Portal. File Tax Data Verification Form Guidance Enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/tax-data-verification-form