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SCAM ALERT
… member, retiree or beneficiary data being compromised. You can avoid the scam by accessing Retirement Online only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertCity of Auburn – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-31)
… of Auburn (City) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected City … City officials could consider taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility at selected City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-auburn-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-31Selected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor, … by management and ESDC officials. Key Recommendations How does the use of M/WBE firms as brokers for transactions … brokers be required to add value to a transaction and how could that value be quantified or measured? Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesDansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. District officials did not provide IT … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to District officials. Key Recommendations Adopt … comprehensive IT security policies, procedures and plans to safeguard IT assets and data. Provide periodic IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonMadison County – Temporary Courthouse Lease and Renovations (2019M-41)
… (County) officials used competitive methods to obtain and renovate temporary courthouse space. Key Findings County … $1.5 million to a limited liability company (LLC) to lease and renovate temporary courthouse space for a 19-month … period. Did not use a competitive process to lease and renovate the temporary courthouse space. Paid the LLC a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/01/08/madison-county-temporary-courthouse-lease-and-renovations-2019m-41Town of Cairo - Fuel Management (2019M-150)
… at $93,324, Town officials were only able to account for 12,571 gallons (29 percent), valued at $23,325. The fuel … documented and reviewed. Implement policies and procedures for tracking fuel usage to ensure fuel is used for Town purposes. Ensure fuel keys are kept locked in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-cairo-fuel-management-2019m-150Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-190)
… the District network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … school BayportBlue Point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-userVillage of Corinth – Investment Program (2023M-146)
… officials considered other legally permissible investment options, the Village may have earned an additional $148,755 … forecasts. Consider other legally authorized investment options when investing available funds. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-corinth-investment-program-2023m-146Applying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… information and documents you’ll need to submit to NYSLRS, visit our Preparing for Retirement page . Read … was mailed, once it is delivered to us by the Post Office (NYSLRS mailing address is at the top of our forms). If you … any filing requirements. Please include your name, NYSLRS ID and phone number on your document. Disability Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsTown of Darien – State Contract Loader Purchases (2013M-88)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine Highway Department purchasing … 2013. Background The Town of Darien is located in Genesee County and has approximately 3,200 residents. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-darien-state-contract-loader-purchases-2013m-88Contract Advisory No. 33
… registration must be provided with the contract documents in the Electronic Document Submission System (EDSS) or … here for guidance on uploading contract documentation in EDSS. References: Documentation Order Guide for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryOtisco Fire District – Financial Operations (2016M-415)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine whether the Board had adequate financial management procedures in place to annually report the District’s financial … the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Otisco in Onondaga County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/02/17/otisco-fire-district-financial-operations-2016m-415Focus on Identity Theft
… important issue. IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS INCREASED 200% in New York State between 2019 and 2021. (Source: Federal … browser location field. Don’t click on links received in unsolicited email. Resources Federal Resources Federal … General: Prosecutes individuals and businesses engaged in fraudulent trade practices and provides information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftVillage of South Corning – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2017M-114)
… 2017. Background The Village of South Corning is located in the Town of Corning in Steuben County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/17/village-south-corning-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2017m-114Wading River Fire District – Gasoline Credit Cards (2017M-5)
… to use the gasoline credit cards, when and how they can use the cards and what documentation is required. Limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/wading-river-fire-district-gasoline-credit-cards-2017m-5Middleburgh Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013. Background The Middleburgh Central School … the last several years have made the District susceptible to fiscal stress. Even though District officials had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/middleburgh-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-206Travel Advisory No. 12
… using the SFS Mileage Detail page in lieu of form AC 160-S. Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated … and proxy use of the Statement of Automobile Travel (AC 160-S) and the appropriate level of detail to enter into the … SFS on the traveler’s behalf, the proxy must attach the AC 160-S completed by the traveler to support the line by line …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageWestchester County Department of Social Services - Contract Monitoring (2018M-35)
… in accordance with contractual agreements. Key Findings For eight of nine contracts reviewed, Department officials … officials did not obtain and review backup documentation for one contract with payments totaling $1.7 million during … agreement with this agency did not have clear guidelines for actions to take upon the agency’s failure to perform as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/18/westchester-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-2018m-35Village of Northville – Joint Youth Activity Program (2016M-339)
… activity’s financial activities were properly recorded and reported and collections were adequately safeguarded for the period June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016. Background The joint youth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/09/village-northville-joint-youth-activity-program-2016m-339Loan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… Credit Purchase (SCP) Deduction page in Retirement Online, which will list the amount to be deducted from the … Please use the new amount beginning on the next available payroll cycle so members can avoid underpayment — eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductions