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Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… Purpose The objective of our performance audit was to determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability … Assistance (Office) had sufficient policies and practices to identify and prohibit electronic benefit transfer (EBT) … supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. The Office receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included professional services. As a result, officials did not seek competition for six professional service providers receiving payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Application User Access Controls (2024M-46)
… user accounts and permissions and the review of audit trail reports. Limit user account permissions in the … of the financial application system administrator account on the audit trail reports. Assign user account permissions … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-application-user-accessCopiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… used at least $5,365 of District funds to purchase auto parts to repair vehicles not owned by the District or municipalities the Shop services. We also examined one parts invoice where 81 parts were purchased; however, for 72 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Port Byron Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … future revenues and appropriations and clearly defines how reserve and unexpended funds should be managed. Key Recommendations Develop budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/port-byron-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-71Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-72)
… Parishville-Hopkinton Central School District is located in the Towns of Hopkinton, Parishville, Potsdam and Stockholm in St Lawrence County and has approximately 430 students. The … over fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16, which resulted in appropriated fund balance not being used. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/16/parishville-hopkinton-central-school-district-financial-management-2017mUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-310
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2022 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2022 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-310-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-292
… to inform agencies of the processing of the 2020 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees Employees … certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. … OSC Actions OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2020 calendar year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-292-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-280
… to inform agencies of the processing of the 2019 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees Employees … certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. … OSC Actions OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2019 calendar year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-280-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-332
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2023 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2023 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-332-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-798
… to inform agencies of the processing of the 2024 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees: The following … certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. … OSC Actions: OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2024 calendar year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-798-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-847
… bulletin is to inform agencies of the processing of the 2025 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees: The … wages, for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2025 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). Effective Dates: Effective as of paycheck dated November 13, 2025 (Institution). OSC Actions: OSC will automatically apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-847-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-city-university-new-york-cunyDiNapoli: Audit Highlights Opportunities for Improvement of Apprenticeship Programs to Enhance Value and Reach
… trades, ranging from information technology to health care. A new audit released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in high-growth fields, including construction, health care, information technology and manufacturing. Statewide … into new sectors, including information technology, health care, agriculture, hospitality and advanced manufacturing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-highlights-opportunities-for-improvement-of-apprenticeship-programs-to-enhance-value-and-reachState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Village of Ballston Spa , Town of Schroon , St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association and the St. Paul Boulevard Fire District . "In today’s fiscal climate, … were not maintained throughout the fiscal year. St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association – Board Oversight (Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1429
… Allowance Employees in Bargaining Unit 04 on 10/01/15 are eligible to receive the 2015 CSEA ISU Uniform … with an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS) on 10/01/15 and who returns by 03/31/16 is eligible for the payment … Clothing Allowance Employees in Bargaining Unit 04 on 10/01/15 are eligible to receive the 2015 CSEA ISU Work-Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1429-2015-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2015-work-related-clothingDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… public authorities through their Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is achieving the desired outcomes or is targeting … and their needs. “New York’s Cyber Incident Response Team plays a vital role in safeguarding our infrastructure … covers have undertaken their own training. Without clear goals and documentation of security needs and progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesSelected Management and Operations Practices
… supported. Background NYPA began Energy Efficiency (EE) programs for its government customers in New York City … 1994. As of April 9, 2015, NYPA financed $1.8 billion in EE projects, which it claims will produce savings of $103.3 … and reported savings of $44.8 million. Key Finding EE savings in NYPA’s April 9, 2015 report were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… Laws of 1977 established the Oil Spill Fund to pay for the cleanup and removal of petroleum spills. The statute assigns … for the Fund as well as the duty to review and process all cleanup bills submitted for payment. The Department is … collects fees from PBS facilities and reimbursements of cleanup costs from spillers. During the two fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… Fund which were recorded by the Village as either “ATM Withdrawal” or “Mayor’s Discretionary.” The discovery was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s op-ed, “ A Ticking Clock for Job Benefits ,” was published in The Albany Times Union today, … fund retire health insurance and other post employment benefits (OPEB). * * * New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits promised to public employees when they retire. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-care