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East Bloomfield Fire District – Financial Operations (2017M-154)
… written procedures or proper internal controls over hall rentals. Key Recommendations Update the procurement … IT. Develop policies and procedures for the collection of hall rental deposits and receipts, which include involvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/17/east-bloomfield-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-154Orchard Park Central School District – School Bus Procurement and Reserves (2013M-368)
… compare the vendor’s pricing with the State contract list prices. Develop a plan for the use of excess amounts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/orchard-park-central-school-district-school-bus-procurement-and-reservesPenfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… practices. Key Findings District officials did not make procurements in accordance with District policies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76Greene County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-1)
… located within the County, including an apothecary and a car wash. Eleven of 13 complaints did not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/greene-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-1State Health Department Should Improve Enforcement of Nursing Home Violations
… “The state Health Department needs to strengthen its enforcement policies to better protect the health and … state,” DiNapoli said. “DOH is not using the full array of enforcement actions available and this trend has recently … Auditors discovered DOH does not use the full array of enforcement actions available to it, choosing to not levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/state-health-department-should-improve-enforcement-nursing-home-violationsProcurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018-MS-5)
… are ensuring they are procuring electricity and natural gas at the lowest prices. Key Findings Five of seven units … received the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five units (City of Albany; Counties of Broome, Cortland … spent approximately $391,000 (51 percent) more for natural gas than a potential benchmark we identified. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/02/01/procurement-electricity-and-natural-gas-through-aggregators-2018-ms-5Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-22)
… January 7, 2015. Background The Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Cameron, Canisteo, … Develop and adopt budgets for the general and school lunch funds that are structurally balanced with … JasperTroupsburg Central School District Financial Condition 2015M22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/27/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-22DiNapoli: Municipal Spending on Infrastructure Declines While Needs Go Unmet
… during that time frame and spending on sewer systems was 10 percent less ($22 million). Estimates calculate the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-municipal-spending-infrastructure-declines-while-needs-go-unmetDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… today announced the launch of new online dashboards to track data for key industry sectors in New York City on a … providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the city and how its … nation. Additionally, the dashboards track metrics unique to the sectors, such as hotel occupancy for the tourism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… the State. The unprecedented housing crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic escalated the need for programs that … for individuals, families, and businesses affected by COVID-19, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 enhanced … grant years 2017 through 2023, and about $127 million CDBG COVID-19 relief aid (CDBG-CV) through the CARES Act. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityXI.6.A Quick Contracting–Commodity, Printing, Miscellaneous Services and Equipment – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… method of award. If awards are made by an item or lot, then all awarded items or lots must meet this requirement. • …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi6a-quick-contracting-commodity-printing-miscellaneous-services-and-equipmentDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) did not … or registered, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit also … The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene DoHMH did not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-207)
… $47,500 did not have required asset tags, were not on the inventory or information technology (IT) inventory asset lists and/or had incorrect or no location noted on the inventory list. A color copier and refrigerator with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/04/08/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1881
… of the $17,301 pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 New York City Employee Retirement System (7U), New … NYCTRS, and NYCBERS are affected. Background The OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-13 at $15,000. The … earnings limit with an effective date of January 1, 2021 for the plan year. Agency Actions Agencies must notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1881-2021-tier-6-ot-limit-and-plan-year-changes-nyc-retirement-systemsPhelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… the District’s average gasoline and diesel fuel purchases for almost 11 months. We found: The District could have saved … Procure fuel in a competitive manner by bidding for fuel purchases or using OGS contracts. Explore entering … include taxes and unnecessary fees and seek reimbursement for improper charges paid. District officials agreed in part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19Town of Byron – Procurement (2024M-11)
… paid approximately $4,000 more than the State contract price for the more than 16,700 gallons purchased during our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/24/town-byron-procurement-2024m-11Niagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… complete records, including an inventory of businesses and consumer complaints. County officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets (2023M-126)
… Determine whether Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … purchasing agent was unfamiliar with the requirements of, and did not comply with, BOCES’ capital asset policies … approximately $133,000 and identified one or more pieces of required information was incorrect or missing from BOCES’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-capitalXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the centralized contract from which you are purchasing. No pre-encumbrance (fund reservation) is required for the “OC” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… said. "Too many places are dealing with water main breaks, leaks, contaminated drinking water and other problems … Newburgh are the latest signs of the need to spend more on water delivery systems. The Executive Budget for State … which is likely coming from undetected deterioration, breaks or other malfunctions in the water distribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixing