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Fishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… The District, which is a district corporation of the State and is distinct and separate from the Town, is governed by an elected … did not always use vendors who provided the best price and did not provide adequate documentation to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292U-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s travel expenditures for the period … adopted a resolution establishing a per diem rate of $100 to cover meals and incidental travel expenditures, which … including hotel reservations, in advance to obtain the best possible lodging rates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… As a result, voters were not afforded the opportunity to ratify or reject the Board’s decisions or have assurance that officials obtained services at the best cost. Officials added another project phase totaling … $149,000 in additional work that were not presented to and approved by the voters. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexTown of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Opinion 99-14
… opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (by exchange for work performed for municipality) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring … the contractor of underground tanks constitutes a contract for public work) -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (exchange of … by the town of unneeded personal property or as a contract for public work subject to the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… demonstrate that the Comptroller’s efficient review has little impact on the overall time frame of procurements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsNaples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… of Bristol, Canadice, Canandaigua, Naples, Richmond and South Bristol in Ontario County, the Towns of Cohocton and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… Determine whether the Board of Education Board properly managed reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… law. Ensure all claims requiring Board audit are presented to the Board, and only audited and approved claims are listed … abstracts of audited claims. Periodically compare prices to State contracts and contracts bid by other governments to help ensure purchases are cost effective and in the best interest of taxpayers. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… and playground equipment were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of the taxpayers. Key Findings The Board did … in the unrestricted general fund balance increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into … we reviewed, they did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with District policy. … providers without seeking competition. Used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings The purchasing agent did not ensure purchases adhered to the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As a result, the purchasing agent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… of Unadilla (Village) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Village … was not sought for: Any of the five purchases subject to competitive bidding requirements during the audit period … 10 purchases totaling $57,898 which were subject to the procurement policy. Insurance coverage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample … tax totaling $243. Key Recommendations Perform a thorough and deliberate audit of claims and ensure each claim is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices. Key Finding District officials did not demonstrate that certain goods and services related to the 2021-22 CIP were procured in … with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices. Of the nine CIP contracts totaling $4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… policies. As a result: The Treasurer lacked guidance to adequately perform financial duties and thus: did not … Officials could not demonstrate the District obtained the best available prices on purchases we reviewed. The Board … and real property tax levies were higher than needed to fund operations. Key Recommendations Adopt adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… Town of Oxford (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials … competition was not sought for: 52 purchases subject to competitive bidding requirements totaling $463,310. 31 purchases totaling $165,747, which were subject to the Policy. Four contracts for public works purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Archived: Legislative Session 2021–2022
… – A.7742-A/S.9360 (Lavine/Thomas) – Provides coverage for virtual currency, authorizes the promulgation of … and recognizes the death of an owner as a trigger for dormancy. Data Breach – Signed into law on December … of such breach. ABLE Residency – Signed into law on July 26, 2022 as Chapter 478 of the Laws of 2022 - A.7652/S.9335 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2021-2022Fund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
NYSCRFs Mission Values and Investment Philosophy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyOversight of Shelter Placements
… Social Services (DSS), is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in the City … setting if necessary. For instance: 795 of 3,022 clients (26%) who were diagnosed with a serious mental illness were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placements