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Chester Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-107)

… network user accounts when there was no longer a need for them. Monitored network user compliance with the … policy (AUP) by reviewing computer website history logs for appropriateness. Sensitive information technology (IT) …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/chester-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-107

Jefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)

… District officials did not always seek competition for services. Officials paid: $135,000 to 10 of the 14 … competition. $6,410 to an employee’s private business for lawn care services without public written disclosure of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42

Belleville-Henderson Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-128)

… access, use and loss. Key Findings District officials did not provide IT security awareness training to all employees. District officials did not develop … private and sensitive information. The District did not have a disaster recovery plan. Sensitive information …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/11/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m

Town of Union Vale - Payroll (2018M-31)

… payments. Key Findings The Town overpaid $134,658 in payroll, leave and health insurance payments. The health … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether Town officials …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31

Forestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)

… and application user accounts were not properly managed. In addition, sensitive information technology control …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170

Medina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)

… Findings District officials have not performed an analysis of the reserves, as the District’s reserve policy requires. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165

Northern Adirondack Central School District – Leave Accruals (2020M-50)

… Errors occurred in the leave records maintained for 24 of the 33 (73 percent) employees tested. The District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2020m-50

City of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)

… have service level agreements (SLAs) with its IT vendors. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … local user accounts, including disabling unneeded accounts in a timely manner. Establish a process for staying current …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173

Town of Westerlo - Information Technology (2020M-33)

… to be provided by the Town’s third-party IT vendor. In addition, we communicated sensitive IT control weaknesses … IT resources. Implement strong access controls, in part, by disabling unnecessary user accounts. Develop a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-westerlo-information-technology-2020m-33

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… or unqualified drivers who do not meet state standards are operating buses and potentially jeopardizing highway and … determining whether or not SUS’ homeless outreach services are meeting expectations for assisting homeless clients. The … in the prior report. However, additional actions are warranted. New York State Health Insurance Program: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

DiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme

… totaling more than $100,000 to Gardner through fraudulent payroll deposits and other payments. To conceal the illegal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-scheme

Oversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15)

To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15.pdf

Oversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15) 180-Day Response

To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15-response.pdf

DiNapoli Issues Preliminary Analysis of 2021-22 Executive Budget

… percent. Debt Total state-supported debt outstanding would increase by more than $8 billion or 13.4 percent in the … percent for one year, resulting in a projected revenue increase of $1.9 billion in SFY 2021-22. It authorizes mobile … in the previous year. All Funds disbursements would increase by $213 million (0.1 percent), to $192.9 billion in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-issues-preliminary-analysis-2021-22-executive-budget

State Agencies Bulletin No. 330

… pursuant to Section 242 of the New York State Military Law Supplemental Military Leave Pursuant to MOU with NYSCOPBA … of whether or not the employee receives a stipend payment. Employees on Military Leave Without Pay are treated … on Leave without Pay The amount of the Productivity Gain Payment (PGP) for an employee who is now eligible under the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/330-additional-eligibility-criteria-and-information-regarding-2002

DiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects

… subway station inspections. Auditors reviewed records for 10 priority "A" defects that were identified by station … including snow in the station and a clogged drain. For two defects, auditors found that information was … full MTA response is in the audit. DiNapoli also issued a report on the Staten Island Railway (SIR), a unit of the MTA. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defects

Rotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-114)

… calculated the cost or revenue-per-meal equivalent (ME). Although District officials selected their cafeteria … should calculate and monitor cost- and revenue-per-ME. The food service supervisor should review the New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019m

Salem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)

… appropriate personnel. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105

Town of Seneca Falls - Procurement (2018M-143)

… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if goods and services … $1.13 million). Town officials did not: Seek competition for eight professional service contracts totaling $384,400. … statutes and policy requirements. Develop procedures for procuring professional services to award contracts above …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/09/13/town-seneca-falls-procurement-2018m-143

Broadalbin-Perth Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-65)

… interest rate quotes or prepare cash flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Officials earned interest … Ensure available funds are invested within legal limits, to maximize interest earnings. Prepare cash flow forecasts …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/09/broadalbin-perth-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-65