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Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Objectives To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education … To determine what steps the State Education Department is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary …
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
… setting expectations related to climate risks, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), workforce management, and ensuring a robust governance framework to … spending disclosure proposals at Charter Communications Inc., Airbnb, Inc., and DraftKings Inc. Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesOpinion 99-14
… PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (removal and retention by the contractor of underground tanks constitutes a contract for public work) -- Bidding Monetary Threshold … sealed bids in the manner provided by section 103. There does not necessarily need to be a cash expenditure in order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently. One way the Office of the … a procurement are identified and addressed before taxpayer money has been spent, projects have advanced, and programs … for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsNaples Central School District – Online Banking (2015M-143)
… Canandaigua, Naples, Richmond and South Bristol in Ontario County, the Towns of Cohocton and Prattsburgh in … advises the Treasurer and Business Manager by email or text every time an online transaction occurs. …
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)
… Town Board (Board) effectively audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not effectively audit claims prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported … claims totaling $601,662 should not have been approved for payment. For example, 131 claims totaling $597,410 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-worcester-claims-audit-2022m-145Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Brighton Central School District (District) officials made … audit brighton school procurement …
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)
… 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-17Town of Sanford – Claims Audit Process (2021M-189)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Sanford (Town) officials ensured that claims were … Determine whether Town of Sanford Town officials ensured that claims were appropriately …
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)
… Determine whether the Board of Education Board properly managed reserve funds …
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)
… 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-155Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)
… Village officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services, as required by New York … $57,898 which were subject to the procurement policy. Insurance coverage and professional services totaling $67,539. Key …
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)
… 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 Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… Municipal Law (GML) Section 103 or the Town’s procurement policy (Policy). Of the purchases totaling $1.7 million that we … contracts for public works purchases totaling $31,689. Insurance coverage and engineering services totaling …
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 the … strongly recommend the following best practices for cash management. Actively Monitor Cash Flow Improving cash management starts with building an accurate cash flow … Revenue Enhancement Ideas Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts …
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
… will restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., after a review of … today. The evaluation of the Fund’s integrated oil and gas holdings is part of DiNapoli’s broader review of the … managed public equity holdings in eight integrated oil and gas companies that it has determined are not …
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
… that their boardrooms are the exclusive enclave of white males. Since we filed our request, eBay put action behind its …
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)
… initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities ( 2019-S-41 ). Background … airport (and terminal) operators to be responsible for implementing and maintaining boarding accessibility. … A May 2007 DOJ publication established best practices for state and local government website accessibility. The …
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
… of driving value to New York-based businesses,” said Andrew Trigg, managing director for Graycliff Partners. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companies