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Cost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… citizens must receive the highest quality of service for the lowest possible cost. To determine if your … evaluate these services to see if opportunities for cost savings exist. There are a number of ways to … garbage collection costs. Intermunicipal cooperation: For some municipalities, it may be economical to enter into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Erie County) The building selected by the board appears to meet all of the needs identified on the school's … software and vendor files were inaccurate. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Belfast Central School District , Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services , Sherman Central School … and the Warsaw Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsLockport City School District – Monitoring Transportation Contracts and Costs (2015M-200)
… July 1, 2013 through May 21, 2015. Background The Lockport City School District is located in the City of Lockport and portions of the Towns of Lockport, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/lockport-city-school-district-monitoring-transportation-contracts-andVillage of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)
… adequate oversight to ensure that Village resources are safeguarded. Village officials procured goods and … officials did not maintain documentation for $317,988 of restricted donations. The Village has two bank accounts that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Procurement (2016M-264)
… The Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District is located in the Towns of Dewitt, LaFayette, Manlius, Onondaga and Pompey in Onondaga County. The District, which operates five schools … those funds. Comply with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s procurement policy for purchases above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-264Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… in a cost-efficient manner and provided adequate oversight of awarded contracts. Key Findings District officials did not … most cost-efficient manner, or provide adequate oversight of awarded contracts. As a result, the District could have … adequate detail or were not submitted to the Director of Facilities (Director) for approval. Payments to vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andWashington County – Procurement (2017M-224)
… determine whether the County procured goods and services in accordance with its procurement policy and statutory … May 31, 2017. Background Washington County is located in the eastern part of New York State and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/washington-county-procurement-2017m-224Village of Pittsford – Board Oversight (2017M-51)
… 16, 2016. Background The Village of Pittsford is located in the Town of Pittsford in Monroe County and has a population of approximately 1,400. … provide clear guidance for procuring professional services in an economical manner and establish how documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/21/village-pittsford-board-oversight-2017m-51Sayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… clarify guidelines for procuring professional services and quote thresholds. Comply with District policies by ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69XI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… application modifications, and configuration changes. The number of personnel needed to perform software maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsCayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory … whether County officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… do not have assurance that goods and services are acquired at the best price and that purchases are being made in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Jefferson-Lewis-Hamilton-Herkimer-Oneida Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2022M-128)
… number of quotes for six purchases totaling $39,758. Use a competitive method to procure professional services and insurance coverage from … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/12/02/jefferson-lewis-hamilton-herkimer-oneida-board-cooperative-educational-servicesGananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… Gananda Central School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services to … were adequately documented and approved to verify that a competitive process was used to procure goods and services … document that they properly sought required competition for purchases: Subject to competitive bidding requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86East Rockaway Union Free School District – Purchasing (2015M-253)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s practices and procedures used to purchase goods … and services that are not subject to competitive bidding for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background The East Rockaway Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/east-rockaway-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2015m-253Town of Greenwich – Purchasing (2020M-135)
Determine whether Town of Greenwich (Town) officials sought competition when purchasing goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/greenwich-2020-135.pdfDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
… Agent ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board … Agent did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the purchasing policy and procedures. We … Agent ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the DelawareChenangoMadisonOtsego Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/02/11/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-dcmo-board-cooperative-educational-servicesTown of Lake Luzerne – Procurement (2022M-95)
… provisions of the Town’s procurement policy (Policy). As a result, Town officials did not seek competition when … three sole source purchases totaling $38,022. Authorize a boat purchase. Because officials did not always comply with … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … audit town lake luzerne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-procurement-2022m-95