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Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… recognize Caribbean Americans who contribute greatly to New York State. The live stream has ended, but you can watch a replay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)
… not ensure claims had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. We reviewed 74 claims … totaling $2.96 million did not contain documentation for the claims auditor to perform a proper audit. The claims … BOCES), inappropriately audited and approved 25 claims for the GST BOCES service charges totaling approximately $2.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/bradford-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-157Hudson City School District – Information Technology (2020M-157)
… employees who use IT resources. Develop written procedures for managing system access. … Determine whether Hudson City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/hudson-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-157Richfield Springs Central School District - Fixed Assets (2019M-140)
… and reported to the Board according to policy. District officials agreed with our findings and indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/20/richfield-springs-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2019m-140Hendrick Hudson Central School District - Financial Condition (2019M-24)
… finances to ensure fiscal stability. Key Findings The Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant (Indian Point) is expected to shut down beginning in 2020 with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hendrick-hudson-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-24Northern Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-51)
… have exceeded appropriations by a total $626,000 in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Additionally, the budgets are not structurally balanced and have used $1.5 million in appropriated fund balance to fund operations. Because of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-51Changing Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… after 20 or 25 years of service, regardless of age. If an employee is considering a promotion to a civilian or … that would result in a change in their retirement plan, we strongly recommend any employees in this situation contact … eligibility to continue in a PFRS 20- or 25-year plan. If a PFRS member accepts employment in a title or position …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… by $187,957. However, the council adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit prior to budget adoption and, as such, was authorized to adopt a budget that included a levy in excess of the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIslip Fire District – Capital Assets (2020M-3)
… adequately monitored or safeguarded. Key Recommendations The Board should: Adopt a comprehensive capital asset policy or written procedures that set forth the duties, records and control procedures to safeguard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-capital-assets-2020m-3Hudson City School District – Grant Administration (2013M-324)
… Background The Hudson City School District is located in Columbia County. The District is governed by the Board of … disbursements and that such disbursements are made in accordance with the grant requirement guidelines. Ensure … documented, accurately allocated and correctly reported in accordance with grant-funding criteria. … Hudson City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/hudson-city-school-district-grant-administration-2013m-324Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
… Key Recommendations Establish written procedures to ensure longevity payments for employees leaving District service are calculated according to the terms of the CBAs. Ensure CBAs include language for … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165Overview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… A backup is a copy of electronic information that is maintained for use if there is loss or damage to the original. Establishing backup procedures is a necessary part of IT contingency planning and often critical for restoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overview-0DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli Testifies Before U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity & Inclusion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli testified today … their less diverse peers. When they develop a culture of equity and belonging, companies are better positioned to … Common Retirement Fund (Fund), the third largest public pension fund in the nation. Under his leadership, the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-testifies-us-house-committee-financial-services-subcommittee-diversity-inclusionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Board Oversight (Schoharie County) The board failed to implement proper internal controls and the former … Auditors found 70 user accounts have not been used in the last six months. In addition, 19 of these accounts were never used and one account was last used to log on to the network more than nine years ago. Pocatella …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLeake and Watts Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… special education services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, … Watts reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM … on Leake and Watts’ CFR and to Leake and Watts’ tuition reimbursement rates. Remind Leake and Watts officials of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/leake-and-watts-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… in business tax collections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … due in September, which will provide a better indication of how current economic conditions are influencing tax … DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying state revenues and spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportThe New Interdisciplinary School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… special education services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, … NIS reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM … to the costs reported on NIS’ CFRs and to NIS’ tuition reimbursement rates. Remind NIS officials of the pertinent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/new-interdisciplinary-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSUNY Bulletin No. SU-106
… the Lump Sum Payments. Affected Employees Active employees in Bargaining Units 08 and 41 with the following Pay Basis … Payments. Effective Date(s) Payments may be made beginning in Administration Pay Period 18L, checks dated December 15, … submit the following transaction on the Time Entry page in Pay Period 24 using the Earn Code DLS (Discretionary LSP-1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-106-suny-discretionary-lump-sum-payments-dlp-and-dls-fall-2004State Agencies Bulletin No. 1313
… responsibility regarding new enrollment into the Optional Retirement Plan (7Z TIAA/CREF) Affected Employees Employees with a Retirement Plan Type of 7Z (TIAA/CREF) with an election date … first checks in April 2014, the legislation requires the employee contribution rate to be based on the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1313-tier-6-tiaa-retirement-contribution-rate-changes