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Opinion 90-50
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements … (municipal highway construction performed by State in connection with State project) STATE COMPTROLLER -- … Transportation to perform municipal highway construction in connection with State highway projects, the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-50Medgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Medgar Evers College (MEC) bank accounts were authorized and used only for appropriate purposes and transactions. The audit covers MEC bank accounts for the … education for more than 269,000 degree-credit students and 247,000 adult, continuing, and professional education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsOther Bulletin No. 5
… include the EmplID, Employee Record Number, Employee Name, Grade, Bargaining Unit, Pay Basis Code, Part-time Percentage, Action Reason and Increment Code. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-5-april-1-2007-salary-increase-suny-construction-fundFinancial Condition and Outlook
… of Brooklyn (Hospital). Background The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn (also known as SUNY … (Hospital). Downstate employs about 8,000 faculty and staff and is the fourth largest employer in Brooklyn. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/17/financial-condition-and-outlookDiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… 6 attack on the Capitol show just how risky it can be for companies to fund political agendas,” DiNapoli said. “Corporate accountability is a priority for our pension fund and, since the Citizens United ruling, … that could be used for electoral purposes in an annual report. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… billion in total outstanding debt in 2018, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … its ability to take on critical infrastructure projects. When a local government issues debt, it should have a … Annual debt service costs for schools are partially reimbursed through state building aid, which offset about 69 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… copy of the reports to the MTA's third-party administrator for automobile liability insurance, Claims Service Bureau … result from the accidents. The 14 carriers are covered for personal injury and property damage through MTA's captive … associated with the expanding use of black car services. For the most part, the Paratransit Division and the carriers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… significant progress towards reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the energy efficiency of its stores … of climate change, and they're increasingly stepping up to do their part to reduce those impacts," said Winston … and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31, 2018. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2343
… Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees: Employees in the Fire Protection Specialist title series in the OFPC at the Division of Homeland Security and … payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2343-2024-2025-uniform-maintenance-allowance-employees-fire-protectionSmithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal controls over capital … Board did not have a capital asset policy and procedures to be followed for constructing and reconstructing capital … a written capital asset policy containing the procedures to be followed when authorizing capital asset construction. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Marcellus Central School District – Procurement (2016M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s procurement practices for the … The Marcellus Central School District is located in the Towns of Camillus, Marcellus, Onondaga, Otisco, … three quotes as required, and District officials did not always retain the necessary quote documentation with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/marcellus-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-230Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-202)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District properly … verify that leave accrual balances were available prior to approving leave requests. There is no supervisory review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-202Town of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
… bidding requirements. Town officials may have saved $4,246 in fuel costs (9 percent) if they had used the New York State … requirements. Pass a resolution to authorize the payment in advance of the audit of claims for utility services. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/06/town-smyrna-claims-audit-process-2022m-161Town of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
… auto service corporations which provided automotive work to the Town, totaling $5,931, during our audit period. In … auto service corporations, the Board members were deemed to have an interest in each of the contracts. As no statutory … year, each Board member’s interest was prohibited pursuant to General Municipal Law. Key Recommendations Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176Schenevus Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-123)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial condition for the period July … The Schenevus Central School District is located in the Towns of Decatur, Maryland, Milford, Rosenboom and … approximately $7.73 million. Key Finding The Board did not adopt realistic budgets; actual expenditures were far …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/schenevus-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-123Oxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… monitored transportation contracts in the best interest of taxpayers. Key Findings District officials did not always … contracts were procured and monitored in the best interest of taxpayers. District officials did not: Comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentOnteora Central School District – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2021M-216)
… procure goods and services in a cost-effective manner or ensure claims were audited for accuracy and completeness. … The claims auditor did not: Audit claims for accuracy or completeness. As a result, we identified discrepancies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/onteora-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2021m-216Seneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. Key Findings District officials did … to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. 21 of 40 purchases (53 percent) we reviewed that were subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201Town of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) that resulted in the Town receiving $86,000 more than it was entitled to. … and charged with obstructing governmental administration in the Second Degree for destroying Town records. In December 2020, the Superintendent pled guilty to Attempted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30