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Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… related to the 2021- 22 capital improvement project (CIP) in accordance with District policies, statutory requirements … and services related to the 2021-22 CIP were procured in accordance with District policies, statutory requirements … analyses to determine that using these vendors was in the District’s best interest. Key Recommendation Document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… officials ensured that claims were appropriately audited and approved and goods and services were received. Key Findings While Town officials … officials ensured that claims were appropriately audited and approved and goods and services were received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/04/town-sanford-claims-audit-process-2021m-189Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)
… the Board of Education (Board) properly managed reserve funds. Key Findings The Board did not properly fund, use or manage reserve funds according to applicable laws or best practices. The … a written plan for future funding and use of reserve funds and ensure amounts are necessary and reasonable. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy … to competitive bidding. Key Findings The purchasing agent did not ensure purchases adhered to the District’s … to competitive bidding. As a result, the purchasing agent approved 17 purchases totaling $150,962 without knowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Butler Fire District (District) Board of Fire … Determine whether the South Butler Fire District District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Naples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year are approximately $19.6 million. Key Finding The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… services totaling $67,539. Key Recommendations Comply with competitive bidding requirements and the procurement … three to five years. Village officials generally agreed with our findings and indicated they have begun to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… their procurement practices. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… million students statewide. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has presented many challenges to students, … considered the natural and best setting for comprehensive prevention and early intervention services for all students, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsDiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… (Fund), today outlined the Fund’s stewardship priorities for 2024, including setting expectations related to climate … are more likely to be profitable, sustainable investments for New York’s pension fund,” DiNapoli said. “The stewardship priorities and expectations we’ve established for portfolio companies, centered around our engagement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesOpinion 99-14
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … indirect expenditure) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; TOWN LAW, §198(12): An agreement by a town on behalf of a water district for the removal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently. One way the Office of the State Comptroller … contracts. This independent oversight deters waste, fraud and abuse; ensures the integrity of the process; and protects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… to assess the Town’s financial condition and analyze the health center’s direct and indirect costs for the period … governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s health center primarily serves the Town residents but also … is not maintaining separate accounting records for the health center’s activity and some costs are not allocated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/26/town-cherry-valley-financial-condition-2016m-212Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… our audit were to review the County’s investment program and salaries and fringe benefit payments for the period January 1, 2013 … County has a population of approximately 135,000 and includes two cities, 27 towns and 15 villages. The County … Chautauqua County Investments and Payroll 2016M147 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Bethpage Public Library (Library) Board of Trustees … were procured competitively and in accordance with the Library’s policies. Key Findings The Board did not ensure goods and services were procured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Town of Richmondville – Administration of Grant Moneys (2013M-374)
… of Richmondville, located in Schoharie County, is governed by an elected five-member Town Board and has a population of … in the Town cost approximately $5.6 million, funded by economic development grants, bank financing and private … off due to failure to pay. The facility, which is owned by the developer, is currently facing foreclosure. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… officials complied with the requirements of the Town’s procurement policy. Key Findings Town officials did not always comply with the requirements of the Town’s procurement policy because the Town Board (Board) members, … chief financial officer, were not familiar with the Town’s procurement policy and its requirements. Further, they did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… procurement policy. Five claims totaling $1,334 included food and alcohol purchases. One claim totaling $700 did not have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197XI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… (DED) will publish grant opportunities in the Contract Reporter. In addition, publication of grant opportunities in … any grant opportunity that is published in the Contract Reporter or State Register will be considered to have … 4-C. However, best practice encourages use of the Contract Reporter, as well as the Grants Opportunity Portal , as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… purchase orders are in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” status. No retainage is remaining on the contract. … the pre-encumbrances will be freed up upon contract closure. Once OSC has closed a contract, the contract header status on SFS will be “Closed.” No further transactions can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contracts