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Whitney Point Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-179)
… did not adopt an IT contingency plan and were unaware of all the network users that had access to the District’s … that were not needed and/or used in more than five years. All of these user accounts were subsequently deleted during … Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing nonstudent network user accounts that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/14/whitney-point-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-179Town of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… of the Project’s overall scope and cost prior to the Project’s authorization, the Project is expected to … of approximately $2.5 million to pay Project expenditures without Board approval. As of the end of our fieldwork, the … Closely oversee the remainder of the Project and determine how to finance shortfalls. Prepare, approve and monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42Village of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… 29, 2024, cash balances did not agree with bank balances for 27 of the 37 bank reconciliations we prepared, and total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136Village of Almond – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-14)
… and bank reconciliations were not provided to the Board for review. The Board’s ineffective oversight resulted in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-almond-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-14Falconer Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-52)
… excess of the legal limit or to provide a funding source for capital projects without voter approval is misleading and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/09/falconer-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-52Opinion 92-30
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST … of Ethics (prohibition against county officials serving on boards of not-for-profit agencies) -- Exceptions … 806: A member of a county governing board who also serves on the board of a not-for-profit agency does not have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30Opinion 88-75
… in the lawsuit by another firm but that the principal lawyer representing the city has recently left that firm and … costly, as well as time consuming, to the city for a new lawyer from the prior firm to become expert in the case. You … the duties of such employment do not directly involve the procurement, preparation or performance of any part of such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75Opinion 88-13
… prepare, authorize or approve the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the … contracts with the company, to audit claims and approve payments made under the contracts, or to appoint an officer … Board of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d 638; Conrad v Hinman , 122 Misc 2d 531, 471 NYS2d 521). Thus, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13DiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… Naval Affairs (DMNA) used a catering company which tacked on $20,000 in excessive costs, according to a report released … fuel, up to $1.68 more per gallon than the price offered on state centralized contracts. The rate could be … Naval Affairs DMNA used a catering company which tacked on $20000 in excessive costs according to a report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemOverpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (Follow-Up)
… overpayments to the Department of Health (Department) for further review. Auditors determined the eMedNY system did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/07/overpayments-cabrini-medical-center-followContract Advisory No. 23
… Signature Form ( AC 1782-S ) to validate signatures on contracts, amendments, change orders, purchase … and vendor responsibility determinations. This is a reminder that State agencies should ensure all … should confirm that a valid Business Unit/Department ID combination is noted on the authorization form. A list of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Chautauqua County (County) officials adopted realistic budgets, routinely … took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s (District’s) fiscal stability. Key … Determine whether Chautauqua County County officials adopted realistic budgets routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fact, two malicious software applications were installed on district computers. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were … about $29 million to reserves. The transfers were made to stay within the statutory surplus fund balance limit and … be added to the reserves during the fiscal year. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Commissioner’s Regulations (State Regulations) and DOE Chancellor’s Regulations (City Regulations) provide additional guidance. For example, DOE’s District Safety Team must develop a comprehensive district-wide school safety plan and DOE’s schools must develop school-specific emergency response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… limit, giving the appearance that surplus fund balance is closer to the statutory limit. Improperly held $500,000 in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls Village Board of Trustees Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Monitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts Report 2015S99
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment ( 2014-S-50 ). Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted in 2007 to deal with the … dangerous of these sex offenders are confined in a secure treatment facility operated by the Office of Mental Health. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followUse of State Appropriations
… New York Wine and Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State funding in compliance with relevant statutory and … authority, located in Canandaigua, which supports New York State’s wine and grape industry through research, promotion, … industry, and has six employees. The Foundation receives State funding through a contract with the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriations