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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsMain-Transit Fire Department – Banquet Hall Disbursements And Collections (2024M-86)
… September 30, 2023.However, the manager’s duties were not segregated, and he did not maintain prenumbered … contracts, prenumbered receipts or another suitable record to demonstrate amounts of collections due to the Department. … of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/01/03/main-transit-fire-department-banquet-hall-disbursements-and-0Area #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… data loss. However, they are considered inherently less secure than wired networks because data are transmitted into … of wired networks, even minor IT security weaknesses on wireless networks can expose internal network resources to … an access password for users and enabling the most secure encryption available (currently WPA2 or WPA3); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkRequired Reporting
… Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Data Verification (replaces the MA-144) Assessment Roll Verification Employer Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reportingDiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… a month, Russia’s unconscionable and immoral invasion has brought devastation and destruction to Ukraine,” DiNapoli … violent and unpredictable foreign policy has rightfully brought on substantial sanctions and his war has made Russia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsTravel Advisory No. 13
… for 2026. The standard rate for personal vehicle mileage is $0.725 and motorcycle mileage is $0.705. References: Chapter XIII Section 4.C Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/13-updated-mileage-ratesRidge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal Duties (2021M-165)
… were not always accurate or timely, resulting in a $10,244 discrepancy between the District’s accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/01/21/ridge-fire-district-board-oversight-treasurers-fiscal-duties-2021m-165Town of Varick – Water and Sewer Operations (2021M-46)
… intermunicipal agreements and vendor contracts. Develop a fair and equitable method for allocating costs among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/04/town-varick-water-and-sewer-operations-2021m-46Town of Lake Luzerne – Procurement (2022M-95)
… Town taxpayers at least $37,000. Seek competitive quotes for 27 purchases totaling $144,155. Justify, authorize and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-procurement-2022m-95Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… by the Board. Of the 76 claims we reviewed that were paid in advance of audit, 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody and … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Library’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Town of Angelica – Justice Court Operations (2018M-11)
… $36,755 in a timely manner. The Justice did not follow up on pending tickets listed in the New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/04/27/town-angelica-justice-court-operations-2018m-112022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
… stream of the event has ended, but the replay of the event is available below. 2022 Honorees Kevin Kim Commissioner … About Lunar New Year Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is an annual celebration that marks the end of winter and beginning of spring. The Chinese calendar is on a 12-year cycle, with each year linked to a specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebrationCity of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… February 29, 2012. Background The City of Mechanicville is located in Saratoga County and has approximately 5,200 residents. The City government is organized under a City Council, which comprises five elected Commissioners, one of whom is the Mayor. The City finances these services mainly through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162Creditable Service – State Police Plan
… as an officer of the New York State Division of State Police is creditable. You may also receive credit for service as a: Police officer in the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation; Police officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/creditable-serviceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… District officials did not ensure separation payments and leave accruals were accurate, supported and approved. Due to … payroll clerk, were paid more than $95,300 in longevity retirement incentives that were not approved by the Board of … more than $1,600. Huntington Union Free School District – Online Banking (Suffolk County) While auditors determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsRiverbank State Park – Administration of the Concession Contract With Riverbank Restaurant Group
… at Riverbank State Park operated by Riverbank Restaurant Group, LLC (RRG), for the period May 1, 2004 to December 31, 2013. … cultural facilities. In March 2004, Parks entered into a 10-year contract with RRG to provide food concession services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/24/riverbank-state-park-administration-concession-contract-riverbank-restaurant-groupRochester Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-208)
… Objective Determine whether Rochester Academy Charter School (School) officials ensured credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for School purposes. Key Findings School officials did not ensure … audit school district charter school rochester credit cards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/rochester-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-208Lyons Central School District – Payroll 2022M-71
… salaries and wages were always paid accurately. As a result: Two employees were paid rates inconsistent with … payroll including affixing the Treasurer’s signature to checks with limited oversight. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $183.5 Billion
… staff and our diversified asset allocation.” The Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in the country and … mortality. The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 7.5 percent. Strong returns in recent years have resulted … not available A graph showing the Fund’s value since 1993 is available here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1835-billionTaxes – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… to 10.9 percent which will be in effect until December 31, 2027. Changes in the State’s top tax rate can have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/taxes