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DiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… that warrant further restrictions, including divestment. “For over a month, Russia’s unconscionable and immoral …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… Law) by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The Board also exceeded … Law (GML) by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than … on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town 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-169Town of Wellsville – Budgeting (2021M-112)
… practices and be more transparent with how it budgets for the general and highway funds. The Board gave taxpayers … budgets that more appropriately levy real property taxes for each general and highway fund. Town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-wellsville-budgeting-2021m-112Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… be performed during the review. Where OASAS identifies any regulatory deficiencies, the Program is required to take … follow-up of Programs to verify that all deficiencies have been addressed – including obtaining documentation from … of 25 Programs, we determined 10 (40%) did not receive any type of documented on-site visit during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-servicesOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… is a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, because of mental or physical impairments, are … published in 2020, 1 each year about 1 in 10 older adults (age ≥ 60 years) in the United States experiences elder abuse, … target time frames for conducting Reviews (i.e., every 3–4 years), the follow-up of APS providers regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsTown of Boylston – Procurement (2021M-56)
… competitive methods, or maintain supporting documentation to show they used competitive methods, to obtain purchases totaling $154,248. While the Board is … our findings and recommendations and indicated they have initiated corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/24/town-boylston-procurement-2021m-56Village of Delhi - Disbursements (2019M-204)
… five checks totaling $5,100 that she was not entitled to. Employees received payment for medical reimbursements … over $1,000 for claims previously paid. Subsequent to our audit, the former Clerk-Treasurer pleaded guilty to petit larceny, a misdemeanor, and agreed to pay full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/31/village-delhi-disbursements-2019m-204Town of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… Town officials procured goods and services according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law (GML). Key … Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to provide a clear method for procuring professional … Town officials procured goods and services according to the purchasing policy and General Municipal Law GML …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… reflects significant fiscal challenges related, in part, to higher than expected spending in the Medicaid program, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … promote cost containment efforts, but actions since then have moved various elements of Medicaid spending into or out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… or medical appointments. Within the New York City (NYC) region, four local Developmental Disabilities Services … were assigned to the transportation offices of the four NYC DDSOs. Statewide policy requires vehicles be used only … whether OPWDD properly accounted for and surplussed its NYC region vehicles, and whether staff used those vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followTown of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… review a purchasing policy, in accordance with statutory requirements, to provide guidance for Town officials when … officials are properly adhering to the competitive bidding requirements and monitor compliance with the adopted policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Village of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s budgeting practices for the period of June 1, 2011, to March 13, 2013. Background The Village of Unadilla is … revenues, and the appropriation of fund balance to finance operations; but for three of the last six years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… policy. The policy-required checklist was not attached to any of these 36 claims. The use of the checklist will …
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-175Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… the State contract price and noted that the Town could have saved approximately $1,167 in 2012 had the fuel been … and hydraulic filters totaling $2,213 but did not obtain any quotes as required. We compared the costs of the filters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Town of Greenwich – Purchasing (2020M-135)
… applicable documentation sought for purchases is attached to vouchers and retained. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/26/town-greenwich-purchasing-2020m-135Town of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)
… the Supervisor’s records and reports. Except as specified in Appendix A, Town officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Public Water Systems (PWSs) to ensure water is suitable for people to drink. We found the Department has taken … to PWS customers. However, we identified opportunities for improved oversight, particularly regarding PWS compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followVillage 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-228