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Opinion 2006-11
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (from store at which town board member is employed) -- Exceptions (remuneration and duties exception) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §802(1)(b): When … auto parts store, he or she is paid a salary by the store and he or she does not receive compensation directly related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-11Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… 1, 2015 through June 28, 2018. We also analyzed 2014-15 school year data from the State Education Department (SED). … with the goal of providing public elementary and secondary school students in New York State with a safe and supportive … intimidation, taunting, harassment, and bullying on school property, school buses, or at school functions. DASA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actVendor File Advisory No. 6
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) added new Sections in Chapter X of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding … a vendor has met certain requirements. Beginning in January 2017, SFS will also display “Vendor … each vendor. These designations can aid State agencies in executing and reporting on procurement and payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsJamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… Four members may not have earned the required 50 points to be credited for a year of service. Key Recommendations Revise the LOSAP policy to be consistent with GML. Award points based on proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05Town of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… can assure taxpayers that these payments were appropriate and not impermissible gifts. Key Recommendations Consult with … Constitution. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated that they will take corrective action. … audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177Hamburg Central School District - Continuing Education (2019M-11)
… continuing education cash receipts are properly accounted for. Key Findings Incompatible duties were not properly … continuing education cash receipts are properly accounted for due to internal control weaknesses. Key Recommendations … Develop and adopt written policies and procedures for collecting, processing, recording and depositing cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hamburg-central-school-district-continuing-education-2019m-11East Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether meal, travel and conference expenditures were reasonable. Key Findings The … have saved $2,600 on rental cars by using New York State (NYS) contracts. Does not require proof of attendance at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… operating surpluses totaling approximately $1.5 million for this period. Despite the operating surpluses, the … reserves in accordance with statutory requirements. For the five fiscal years ending June 30, 2013, district … contract increases the likelihood that taxpayers have paid for goods and services that have not been received. … State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget … deficits of $109.5 million in the hospital fund and $17.2 million in the internal services funds as of … 31, 2012. Key Finding We identified significant revenue and expenditure projections in the adopted budget that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/04/16/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-6City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/18/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … the board expects to use surplus funds and the timeframe for doing so. As of the 2016-17 fiscal year-end, the level of … 72 percent of operating expenditures, and there is no plan for the use of these surplus funds. City of Newburgh – Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … audits of the Village of Alfred , City of Batavia , Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board , Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Chester , Town of Nichols and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … receipts for certain fees collected or deposit collections in a timely manner. The board is not annually auditing the … award the correct amount of points for some activities. In addition, while district officials used competitive bids, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision: Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (2021-S-1) The … expenses and performs limited to no central monitoring of payments made through the contractor responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2022
… legislative passage of the NYS budget has occurred. *This does not apply to employees of the State University of New … Insurance Fund [00640, 00650]) since their fiscal year does not expire until the end of June. However, although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2022-paycheck-distribution-april-13-2022-administration-cycle-paychecksOversight of Telemental Health Services
… method that uses two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesColumbia County – Procurement (2017M-249)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the County procured goods and services in accordance with General Municipal Law and the County’s procurement policy for the period January 1, 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/columbia-county-procurement-2017m-249Skaneateles Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-2)
… authorized and processed. None of the employees involved in online banking received Internet security awareness … processing transactions. Ensure that employees involved in online banking receive Internet security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/29/skaneateles-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-2Town of Stuyvesant – Procurement (2017M-54)
… 15, 2016. Background The Town of Stuyvesant is located in Columbia County and is governed by an elected five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-stuyvesant-procurement-2017m-54Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Payroll (2015M-326)
… reviews and certifies the payrolls; however, he does not perform the review and certification prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-326