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Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The size and complexity of local government or school district operations plays an important role in … on the size and complexity of your local government or school district, either a part-time or a full-time claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… but is behind in meeting its energy efficiency targets for 2025, according to a report from New York State Comptroller … implementation of these programs has achieved 45% of its 2025 goal for total efficiency savings, 46% of its 2025 natural gas efficiency goals and 33% of electric …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… Objective To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New … 25 miles of the Statue of Liberty. The PANYNJ was created to promote and protect the commerce of the Port District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… The board did not adopt written policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. In 2020, the former bookkeeper received $1,254 in dental and … former bookkeeper were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Brighton Central School District – Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of … interest and in the most prudent and economical manner. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among … 5- to 11-year-olds and 31% among 12- to 17-year-olds. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … with three professional service providers paid $112,262. Wilson Central School District – Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… vendors and the reasons why solicitation of quotes is not in the Town’s best interest. Discontinue use of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Fishers Island Waste Management District -- Purchasing (2015M-292)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total $610,540. Key Findings The District’s … policy does not require the use of competitive bidding for any purchases. District officials did not always comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/01/29/fishers-island-waste-management-district-purchasing-2015m-292Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Instructional Complex Capital Improvement Project (2021M-103)
… Central School District (District) officials properly and transparently used capital project resources. Key … another project phase totaling approximately $1.2 million and completed $149,000 in additional work that were not presented to and approved by the voters. The Board did not competitively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-instructional-complexU-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… audit was to examine the District’s travel expenditures for the period January 1, 2015 through December 5, 2016. … State, distinct and separate from the Town of Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District is governed by an elected … Fire Commissioners. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $1.2 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35DiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020
Employer contribution rates for the states pension system in State Fiscal Year 201920 will be in line with the previous year with the Employees Retirement System getting a slight decrease and the Police and Fire Retirement Systems rate unchanged State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-employer-contribution-rates-stable-state-fiscal-year-2019-2020XI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State Finance Law requires: that the Office of the State … method): Please send a signed, scanned copy to CDMOST@osc.ny.gov with “Consultant Disclosure Form B” in the subject … Bureau of Contracts 110 State Street, 11th Floor Albany, NY 12236 Attn: Consultant Reporting Reports may be submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… DiNapoli's report notes that the performance of the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and the subway system has recently worsened. On-time performance on the LIRR fell sharply during the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Hammondsport Central School District – Multiyear Planning (Steuben County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Management (Nassau County) The board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsXI.12.B Contract Assignments – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and liabilities under a contract to an individual or organization (“Transferee”) other than the original … the contract assignment agreement requires approval by the Attorney General and OSC. A contract assignment may be due to … signed by an agency-authorized signatory, approved by the Attorney General's office, and sent to the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12b-contract-assignmentsCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… You can realize significant savings for your school district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy … consumption also makes communities greener. Pay Less for Energy In the competitive retail energy market, you’re no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… the “best” front and rear images and sends them to the NY Customer Service Center system electronically, where they are reviewed to identify the license plate and state associated with the vehicle. If … found that TBTA did not maximize toll collection because license plate images could not always be processed, resulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-follow