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North 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-34Town of Owasco – Financial Management and Procurement (2021M-70)
… (Board) effectively managed fund balances and reserves for the general, water and sewer district funds and has … increasing to an excessive level. Always seek competition for professional services or have adequate written agreements for the services provided. Properly procure playground …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/13/town-owasco-financial-management-and-procurement-2021m-70Town of Worcester – Claims Audit (2022M-145)
… as an itemized receipt or invoice. 23 claims had sales tax totaling $243. Key Recommendations Perform a thorough and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… 2021- 22 capital improvement project (CIP) in accordance with District policies, statutory requirements and good … related to the 2021-22 CIP were procured in accordance with District policies, statutory requirements and good … the District awards the contract in a manner consistent with District policies, statutory requirements and good …
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)
… Town Law Section 118. Town officials may have saved $5,010 in fuel costs if they had used the State contract pricing … to help ensure purchases are cost effective and in the best interest of taxpayers. Town officials generally …
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)
… that the District may overfund reserves which can result in higher than necessary real property tax levies. Key …
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)
… ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … purchases adhered to the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. As … of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For example, the purchasing agent: Approved seven purchases …
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)
… fund or use reserve funds. Fund balances and real property tax levies were higher than needed to fund operations. Key …
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)
… Background The Naples Central School District is located in the Towns of Bristol, Canadice, Canandaigua, Naples, Richmond and South Bristol in Ontario County, the Towns of Cohocton and Prattsburgh in Steuben County, the Towns of Italy and Middlesex in Yates …
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)
… $469,283, Village officials did not seek competition for 18 purchases totaling $440,056. By not seeking … interest of its taxpayers. Competition was not sought for: Any of the five purchases subject to competitive … requirements and the procurement policy. Award contracts for insurance coverage and professional services only after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… that we reviewed, Town officials did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the Town may … in place. Specifically, competition was not sought for: 52 purchases subject to competitive bidding … which were subject to the Policy. Four contracts for public works purchases totaling $31,689. Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what … isolation, and other unexpected changes to their lives. In mid-March 2020, schools across the United States, … increased stress and anxiety, which has led to a decline in mental health. The American Psychological Association …
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
… and special meetings for each of the domestic companies in the Fund’s public equity portfolio, as well as those of select non-U.S. companies. In 2023, the Fund cast more than 30,900 votes at 3,235 public … have been taken to address a lack of diversity, may result in the Fund withholding support from incumbent nominating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesOpinion 99-14
… order and in conjunction with the connection to a new water supply, constitutes a contract for public work … Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter of New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS 560, … equipment in conjunction with the district connecting to a new water supply. The fact that the town also may wish to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… Chief Fiscal Officer, the Comptroller is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and … and other vendors. The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsTown of Cherry Valley – Financial Condition (2016M-212)
… and analyze the health center’s direct and indirect costs for the period January 1, 2015 through March 30, 2016. Background The Town of Cherry Valley is located in Otsego County and includes the Village of … The Town, which has a population of approximately 1,270, is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s …
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)
… The Director of Finance did not always invest funds in accordance with the County’s adopted investment policy or … investment program to ensure that all investments are made in the County’s best interests and are in compliance with adopted policies and GML. Consult with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… competitive quotations or consider competitive bidding for 36 of 46 claims reviewed totaling $104,572. The Director … quotes to the Board and did not properly seek competition for certain contracts, including contracts totaling $44,864 … close personal ties. Officials did not seek competition for two of five professional service providers who were paid …
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 … the developer. The facility opened in October 2012 but was forced to close 11 months later because utilities were turned … the developer has failed to do so. The Board relied on the developer’s consultants to prepare grant applications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-richmondville-administration-grant-moneys-2013m-374Town of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… whether Town of Franklinville (Town) 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 … as the Town’s chief financial officer, were not familiar with the Town’s procurement policy and its requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56