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XI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-submission-agency-purchase-ordersDiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… P. DiNapoli, sole trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced that he has directed … companies and continued his prohibition of any further investments in them. On March 1, following Russia’s invasion … high investment risk. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsTown of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT systems. Key Findings Town officials (officials) did not adequately configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control … officials properly configured network and computer user access controls to safeguard the Towns IT systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… levied $37.6 million more in taxes than was necessary to fund budgeted expenditures, over the four-year audit … for the six major funds reviewed. Town officials failed to monitor the annual budget timely, resulting in the Board … the year and make necessary budget amendments prior to a budget line becoming over expended. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the … which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere to best value requirements. Key Recommendations Ensure that … in accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the best value method as an alternative for awarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… and supervision by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), an agency within Homes and Community Renewal. Twenty years after initial occupancy, housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… pricing when making these purchases. The Town purchased a tractor for $45,298 and two mowers totaling $30,558 from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Town of Minden – Budgeting (2014M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s budgeting practices for … January 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Minden is located in Montgomery County and includes the … The purpose of our audit was to review the Towns budgeting practices for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/29/town-minden-budgeting-2014m-366Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s practices regarding … 1, 2013 through January 6, 2015. Background The Town of Middlefield is located in Otsego County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to assess the Boards practices regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109Town of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… for awarding the contract to a higher bidder, they did not do so. Key Recommendations Obtain the required number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for purchases made from the petty cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… Objectives To determine whether the State Education Department’s (Department) Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is verifying that … monitoring schools and utilizing its database to look for warning flags of future closings. The audit covers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsTown of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Supervisor established adequate control procedures over check disbursements and bank account transfers. Key Findings … profile totaling $427,704. Town officials did not monitor check disbursements or bank account transfers. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… In addition, there are emerging contaminants with known adverse health effects that the Department continues to study …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance claims and … The Board also exceeded its authority under New York State General Municipal Law (GML) by allowing a third-party … Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… of Vehicles ( 2018-S-42 ). Background The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities … agencies. Regional Developmental Disabilities State Operations Offices administer and oversee State … purpose of the trip. We issued our initial audit report on August 15, 2019. The audit objectives were to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followTown of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… purchasing for the period January 1, 2012, through April 26, 2013. Background The Town of Lyndon is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Village of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… our audit was to review the Village’s budgeting practices for the period of June 1, 2011, to March 13, 2013. Background … The Village budgeted appropriations were $684,497 for the general fund, $243,285 for the water fund, and $19,535 for the library fund for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 2,700 residents. The Village is governed by a five-member … fiscal year, budgeted appropriations total approximately $2.4 million in the general fund and $.9 million for the water and sewer funds combined. Key Findings We tested 36 claims totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period … State or County contract pricing. The Board’s failure to ensure that Village officials obtained bids and quotes in … bidding process, as required. Attach the obtained quotes to the vendor’s claim so that the Board can audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175