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Town of Marathon – Town Clerk (2022M-143)
… and accurate manner . As a result, the Board’s ability to effectively monitor financial operations was diminished . … documentation and deposit, remit and report collections to the appropriate parties in a timely manner. Prepare … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/09/town-marathon-town-clerk-2022m-143Lyncourt Union Free School District – Information Technology (2020M-121)
… interruption in operations. District officials should have: Disabled 17 of the 113 network user accounts we … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Evaluate all network user … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/05/lyncourt-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2020m-121State Agencies Bulletin No. 2052
… Bulletin 2052.1 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … totaling all hours worked in all eligible positions that do not exceed the salary or earnings cap and dividing the sum … amount. Agencies should be aware that employees may have qualifying service in multiple state agencies and must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2052-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesAutomated Phone Service
… Below is a list of the phone menu options available to NYSLRS members. You can hear certain account information … automated information line are available to you. If you have an open request in process with NYSLRS (for example, a … are currently making payments for previous service If you have completed payments for previous service and wish to hear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceVillage of Alfred – Information Technology (2017M-236)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s information technology (IT) … $2.3 million. Key Findings The Village did not have written policies or procedures detailing the acceptable … and the backing up of critical data. The Village did not have a recovery plan or breach notification plan. The Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/06/village-alfred-information-technology-2017m-236Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s operations … a Commissioner’s spouse in 2013. The District does not have policies and procedures for key financial functions. Because the District does not have effective policies and procedures outlining expectations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166City of Jamestown – Financial Condition (2016M-298)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period … approximately $35.1 million. Key Findings City officials have adopted budgets that were not structurally balanced. City officials have not developed a multiyear financial plan. The Mayor, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-jamestown-financial-condition-2016m-298Town of Stephentown – Records and Reports (2012M-209)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the completeness and accuracy of the Town’s records … approximately $1.4 million. Key Findings The Town does not have complete, accurate, and up-to-date accounting records, nor have monthly bank reconciliations been performed during our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-stephentown-records-and-reports-2012m-209Salmon River Central School District – Foster Care Student Tuition (2022M-168)
… and underpayments. Key Recommendations Provide oversight to ensure that tuition bills have adequate supporting documentation and are accurately … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/10/salmon-river-central-school-district-foster-care-student-tuition-2022mSpackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… procuring professional services. As a result, taxpayers have little assurance that procurements are made in the most … This represents at least 60 percent of the total paid to professional service providers during the audit period. … more than nine years ago. However, the insurance should have been competitively bid every three years. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-88)
… We found: 30 assets totaling more than $104,000 did not have required asset tags. Eight assets totaling more than $12,000 were not added to the inventory list. Three assets totaling more than $6,000 … ONC BOCES officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2021/07/30/otsego-northern-catskills-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2021mFrankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company - Financial Activities (2020M-47)
… adopt separate written financial policies and procedures to establish internal controls over key financial areas. … records. Ensure claims are audited before payment and have adequate supporting documentation. Ensure cash receipts … Company officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/06/12/frankfort-hill-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesPort Byron Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … approximately $20 million. Key Findings District officials have generally taken appropriate action to manage the … increased by nearly $1.4 million. District officials have not created a detailed multiyear plan that projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/port-byron-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-71DiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… T. Donnelly announced a Syosset man was sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 … the savings of senior citizens is unconscionable. I commend the work of District Attorney Donnelly, the Federal … documents. Eckstein and Brody were ultimately revealed to have victimized nearly 50 individuals and had scammed them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeXI.2.B Contract Numbering – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… requirements for New York State Contract Identifiers to ensure that contract information contained in the … for the repayment of funds by entities that either have been advanced funds by the State or must otherwise … created in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) will have two key identifiers: the State agency entered New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2b-contract-numberingCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… In many local governments and school districts, employees … coverage for surviving spouses or certain other eligible persons for a period of time after the eligible retiree dies. … ten school districts who collectively paid $239,000 in health insurance benefits for deceased or ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … – Financial Condition (Putnam County) District officials have taken appropriate action to manage the district’s … on historical or known expenditures. District officials have also implemented multiple cost-savings measures in an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… (Oil Spill Fund) and St. Lawrence County that will lead to the clean-up and redevelopment of contaminated commercial … parcels into community assets," said DiNapoli. "Thanks to our ongoing partnership with St. Lawrence County, we are … for continued use and secondly, these properties that have been tax delinquent for many years are being returned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-countyRenewable Electricity in New York State
To carry out the goals and directives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is pursuing an aggressive campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels identified by climate scientists as necessary to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/renewable-electricity-in-nys.pdfDepartment of Environmental Conservation: Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (2020-S-51) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the Sta
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s51-response.pdf