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Opinion 99-14
… department order and in conjunction with the connection to a new water supply, constitutes a contract for public work subject to competitive bidding under General Municipal Law, §103 if … its underground water tanks and, instead, connect to a village water distribution system as its water source. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… billions of dollars may be spent without insight regarding how vendors are selected, and how reasonableness of contract terms are established. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsNaples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls related to … The Naples Central School District is located in the Towns of Bristol, Canadice, Canandaigua, Naples, Richmond and South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/11/naples-central-school-district-online-banking-2015m-143Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… made for unsupported and/or improper claims and not in the best interest of the taxpayers. In our sample of 199 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… statutory requirements and good business practices. Of the nine CIP contracts totaling $4.4 million awarded to … to determine that using these vendors was in the District’s best interest. Key Recommendation Document the analysis … bidding to help ensure the District awards the contract in a manner consistent with District policies, statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205Lynbrook 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-17Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of … officials ensured that goods and services were received for the claims we reviewed, the Town Board (Board) did not …
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)
… including the purpose, funding goals, conditions for reserve fund use and replenishment. Obtain voter approval … required resolution to properly transfer $114,895 into the retirement reserve. While it is a prudent practice for officials to save for future expenditures, without a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of the taxpayers. Key Findings The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Village 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-182North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with District policy. As a result, services may not have been procured in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. Recommendations The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… Sound cash management assures that investments are optimized for … We strongly recommend the following best practices for cash management. Actively Monitor Cash Flow Improving cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsNY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… increase its climate index investments by 50% to over $10 billion over the next two years, with the longer-term goal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Trillium Asset Management today announced that they have … to revise its Governance Guidelines to include gender and racial diversity among the qualities its seeks in its board members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… (Act or ADA) was signed into law to provide people with a disability the right to access and participate in the same … activities as everyone else. The Act defines disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one … and maintaining boarding accessibility. PANYNJ is also subject to certain DOJ regulations. Title II prevents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… State-based companies through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the third largest public pension plan in the country, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesOversight of Shelter Placements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively … shelter, staff work to identify the individual’s needs and the type of shelter that would best facilitate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placements