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Seeking Competition in Procurement Webinar Presentation
Discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-06-22-22.pdfFly Creek Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2022M-115)
… (Board) did not ensure purchases were made at the best price. District officials could not demonstrate that they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/23/fly-creek-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2022m-115Watertown City School District – Procurement (2021M-176)
… for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings District officials did … for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Officials did not: Seek competition … Periodically issue requests for proposals (RFPs) to solicit competition when seeking professional services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/watertown-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-176Spackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
… officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements … or comply with the District’s procurement policy when procuring professional services. As a result, taxpayers … seeking competition. This represents at least 60 percent of the total paid to professional service providers during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/spackenkill-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2021m-89Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2024M-129)
… assure taxpayers that professional services were procured in the most economical way and without favoritism. Of the 51 … similar services at a more favorable rate, could result in existing professional service providers providing more … and helps assure taxpayers that procurements are made in their best interest. Recommendations The report includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/31/greece-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2024mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1130
… to your SFS agency coordinator. Background In preparation for the conversion to the Statewide Financial System, OSC and … and January 12, 2012 (Institution) will be used for this test. About the Payroll and Accounting Interfaces … a weekly file of all CAS Cost Centers that are acceptable for use in SFS. These are Cost Centers that have been active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1130-payroll-processing-during-sfs-full-dress-rehearsalSauquoit Valley Central School District - Procurement (2019M-228)
… that competition was sought for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings … Obtain written or verbal quotes for the purchase of goods and services from five vendors paid $267,306. The Board did not review and update the District procurement policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/sauquoit-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2019m-228Town of Berkshire – Procurement and Conflict of Interest (2023M-84)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) … providing construction services totaling $3,000 during our audit period. Key Recommendations Adhere to New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-berkshire-procurement-and-conflict-interest-2023m-84Wappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… audit period. Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Eastport-South Manor Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2019M-156)
… Determine whether the District sought competition for its professional service providers. Key Findings District … million during the audit period. Have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid … the audit period. Key Recommendations Seek competition for all professional services. Enter into written agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-procurement-professionalAddison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… did not seek competition for most professional services in accordance with District policy. District officials: Paid … for professional services or did not seek competition in a timely manner, officials cannot assure taxpayers that … professional services, as required by District policy and law. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Mount Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-86)
Determine whether Mount Pleasant Blythedale School District District officials procured goods and services in accordance with the Board of Educations Board policies and applicable statutory requirements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/28/mount-pleasant-blythedale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-86Tuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)
… Determine whether the District sought competition for its professional service providers and for purchases that were under the bidding threshold, and whether professionals were paid in accordance with Board-approved rates. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2018m-228Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… were a prudent and economical use of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For example, the purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Cincinnatus Central School District – Procurement (2021M-111)
… funds. Officials did not: Periodically seek competition for nine of 11 professional service providers paid $262,862 during the 17-month audit period. Except for their CPA firm, officials used these 10 professional service providers on average for 11 years each, including a legal firm used for 23 years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/cincinnatus-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-111Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… Village obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interest of its taxpayers. Competition was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Lake George Central School District - Purchasing (2018M-167)
… Determine whether the District sought competition when purchasing goods and services that fell below the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/lake-george-central-school-district-purchasing-2018m-167City of Yonkers – Procurement of Professional Services (2017M-268)
… sought competition when procuring professional services for the period July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2017. Background … elected seven-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year, excluding City public schools, … justification when seeking competition will not be in the best interest of taxpayers. … City of Yonkers Procurement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/23/city-yonkers-procurement-professional-services-2017m-268Jefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Jefferson Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Newark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… and services may not have been procured economically and in the best interest of taxpayers. We reviewed 30 purchases … service providers paid $133,346 during our audit period. In addition, policies and procedures were inadequate and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60