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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… board did not ensure all goods and services were procured in compliance with state law, district policies or in the best interest of taxpayers. The board did not oversee … even the limited oversight responsibilities outlined in the company’s bylaws. Certain officers hindered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Beginning in September, New York's 529 College Savings Program will … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved one's future, as the cost of obtaining a … nears college age. More information can be found in the plan's brochure here . In addition to the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeArea #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… and school personnel for the actions they must take in the event of a disruption and could significantly reduce … and can be restored whenever needed; and Storing backups in an offline and offsite location that meets the local … IT contingency planning and backup procedures can be found in the Office of the State Comptroller’s publication entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningOffice for People With Developmental Disabilities Fuel Card
… a result of our examination, the Employee was terminated, arrested, pled guilty to petit larceny (a Class A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/10/office-people-developmental-disabilities-fuel-cardSUNY Bulletin No. SU-262
… 1, 2018 Stipend Increase. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … Student Employees Union, provides for an increase in stipend and an increase in the minimum stipend of two percent (2.00%) for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-262-october-2018-stipend-increase-gsnu-employees-representedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-227
… 1, 2015 Stipend Increase. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … Student Employees Union, provides for an increase in stipends and an increase in the minimum stipend of two percent (2.00%) for academic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-227-october-2015-stipend-increase-gsnu-employees-representedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… was accurate, adequately supported and authorized by the board. For example, district officials did not … 12 employees that were either inaccurate or not authorized by the board. Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (Niagara … County) Credit card purchases were not always made by authorized users, and 762 purchases totaling $110,938 (97% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-3Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to the board or maintain adequate accounting records. In addition, the treasurer did not file Annual Update … the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) or the board in a timely manner. Village of Greenwich – Cash Management … for investment. Had officials invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… Women in New York earned 87 cents on the dollar compared to … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Women would have to work an extra 53 days to make what men in New York earned in 2023. Median earnings in 2023 for women working full-time, year-round in New York were $62,111 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… will be at least: The full wage you would have earned in the highest grade-step of your position; or The wage that … been payable to a police superior officer, if you were in the highest grade-step of a supervisory position. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/special-accidental-death-benefitFort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… condition significantly declined due to a successful tax certiorari challenge. As a result, unrestricted fund … year’s appropriations. Based on the District’s outstanding tax certiorari liability of approximately $1.8 million, the … enhancement, cost savings opportunities and to fund the tax certiorari liability. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245Roslyn Union Free School District – Cash Receipts (2016M-241)
… The Roslyn Union Free School District is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, … triplicate receipts are not issued for money received in building locations other than the District office. Eight … were held between 11 and 30 days before being deposited in the District’s bank accounts. Key Recommendations Require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/roslyn-union-free-school-district-cash-receipts-2016m-241Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-120)
… Inc. is located in the Town of Forestport, Oneida County, and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. … prepares a written annual report of all moneys received and disbursed. Appoint an Auditing Committee to audit the … only after bills have been approved by the membership and that checks include two signatures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/07/03/woodgate-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014mOssining Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-176)
… 2017. Background The Ossining Union Free School District is located in the Village of Ossining, in Westchester County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/ossining-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-176Sachem Central School District – Fund Balance (2017M-151)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through February 28, 2017. … approximately 13,300 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $306.4 … Key Recommendations Adopt a written fund balance policy for the maintenance and use of unrestricted fund balance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/sachem-central-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-151Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… the District’s cafeteria operations were managed properly for the period July 1, 2014 through September 29, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsHighland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-341)
… Falls - Fort Montgomery Central School District is located in the Town of Highlands in Orange County. The District, which operates three schools … Key Recommendations Ensure the unassigned fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits. Develop a formal reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-financialEast Islip Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-283)
… The East Islip Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The District, which operates six schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-283Newcomb Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-127)
… 30, 2015. Background The Newcomb Central School District is located in the Town of Newcomb, Essex County. The … which operates one school with approximately 100 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … Key Recommendations Ensure that the activity fund is maintained in accordance with District policy. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/04/newcomb-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fund-2015m-127Brocton Central School District – Purchasing (2015M-305)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the period July 1, 2014 through November 5, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $16.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/brocton-central-school-district-purchasing-2015m-305