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Changes in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Major shifts in federal fiscal policies constitute the greatest risk to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… we question whether the change orders may have been split to avoid having to seek competitive bids for the additional work. Properly … Key Recommendations Carefully evaluate change orders, to ensure they are appropriately aggregated to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Town of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… by diesel or unleaded gasoline. The Town receives a fleet discount by purchasing fuel from a national gas station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171Amani Public Charter School – Purchasing and Claims Approval (2025M-11)
Determine whether the Amani Public Charter School School officials procured goods and services in accordance with established policies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/amani-public-charter-school-purchasing-and-claims-approval-2025m-11Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… The Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 provides garbage collection and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in parts of the … is separate and distinct from the Town and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Commissioners. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
Determine whether North Syracuse Central School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements with service providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/north-syracuse-2022-34.pdfSpackenkill Union Free School District – Professional Services (2021M-89)
Determine whether Spackenkill Union Free School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into written agreements with service providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/spackenkill-2021-89.pdfErie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… financial records and management practices related to the adult education program and the procurement of professional … with its component districts for the operation of its adult education programs. BOCES officials could not provide … evidence to indicate that the established fees for the adult education services were reasonable or related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultTuckahoe Common School District – Purchasing (2013M-158)
… not always follow the competitive bidding guidelines as required by GML, or the District’s purchasing policy, for purchases required to be bid, or those that were required to be purchased by obtaining verbal or written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/08/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2013m-158Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… authorize disbursements. As a result, payments were made for unsupported, duplicate and/or improper claims. Village … all claims contained adequate supporting documentation for 140 purchases totaling $44,547. Ensure the Village’s … to support compliance with the Board policy requiring competition when procuring goods and services. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Rombout Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2017M-88)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Fishkill, in Dutchess County. The District is governed by an elected … reserve funds to fund operating expenses, which is not in compliance with the law. The Board has not adopted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/28/rombout-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2017m-88Village of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the purchasing and safeguarding of vehicle fuel inventories for the period June 1, 2012 … Village of Allegany Vehicle Fuel 2012M308 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308Cheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… Union East Elementary School capital project(Project) in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not manage the Project in a transparent manner and did not provide adequate … Union East Elementary School capital project Project in a transparent manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90Marlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… LLC’s principal owner and determine whether it is in the best interests of the District. Seek competition from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… oil costs. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and cemetery department collections and code enforcement permit collections totaling $71,992 were deposited an average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… year-end commitments related to unperformed contracts for goods and services totaling was $3.3 million during the audit period and $3.2 million was unsupported or for unbudgeted purchases. In effect, officials improperly … The claims that auditors reviewed were supported and for appropriate BOCES purposes. However, all claims were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsLyndonville Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-144)
… goods and services and audited and approved claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board and District officials did … not ensure claims were properly audited and approved prior to payment. District officials did not comply with … and that a proper claims audit is conducted prior to paying claims. Provide oversight of the claims auditor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/lyndonville-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … online banking transactions or use a designated computer for online banking transactions. Not all employees involved … (Oneida County) The district did not seek competition for five professional service contracts totaling $265,706. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits