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Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… also includes the naming of a depository of public funds or the naming of an official newspaper of a … as a depository, a paying agent or for the investment of funds of the municipality of which he/she is an officer or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… In 2015-16, SUNY served nearly 1.3 million students, with approximately 91,000 faculty and staff. Campuses are … best practices and compliance issues, including compliance with SUNY’s own requirements as well as local, State, and … the environment, either by itself or through interaction with other factors. The EPA and the New York State Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-267
… Mid-Hudson Increases Affected Employees Eligible employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, SR, SY, S9) provides for an increase in Location Pay for employees located in the City of New York and the Counties of Nassau, Rockland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-267-october-2018-ucs-increases-location-pay-and-location-pay-midReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse
… State provide an array of services to families and adults, including assessment and case management, access to health … nearly 1,100 adults. For CY 2020, the Office-approved budget for operating Rescue Mission was $2,890,281, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… them. In 2020, under its contract with the Onondaga County Department of Social Services, the Rescue Mission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 64 living in New York as of 2022. Many of these individuals depend on a … with disabilities are generally limited to $2,000 in assets. The NY ABLE program accounts allow eligible individuals with disabilities to save money in their own name without risking their public benefits, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryTown 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-85Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The District covers nearly 18 square …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Oxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Oxford Academy and Central School District (District) officials procured and monitored transportation contracts in the best interest … not always ensure transportation contracts were procured and monitored in the best interest of taxpayers. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentYork Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-93)
… adequate. Specifically: District officials did not comply with Board policy to ensure adequate network access control … had 139 unneeded network user accounts and one account with unnecessary network administrative permissions. … Key Recommendations Ensure officials enforce compliance with the data, network and security access policy. Disable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-93Onteora Central School District – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2021M-216)
… (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited for … officials did not always procure goods and services in a cost-effective manner or ensure claims were audited for … to District’s financial application to verify availability of funds and ensure pricing matches vendor agreements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/onteora-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2021m-216Town of Smyrna – Claims Audit Process (2022M-161)
… not always properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. We reviewed 173 claims totaling $338,876 and … bidding requirements. Town officials may have saved $4,246 in fuel costs (9 percent) if they had used the New York State … to authorize the payment in advance of the audit of claims for utility services. Town officials agreed with our …
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)
… Law Article 18, each invoice for repair work provided by the auto service corporations qualified as a contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176Gananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… document that they properly sought required competition for purchases: Subject to competitive bidding requirements totaling $352,943. Requiring quotes in compliance with purchasing policies, totaling $88,240. … has adequate policies and clear and consistent procedures for procurements not subject to competitive bidding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86Genesee Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-231)
… Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $2.7 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and annually appropriated $225,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As … statutes. District officials generally agreed with our findings and recommendations and indicated that they plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/genesee-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-231Town of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… the former Superintendent was arrested and charged with obstructing governmental administration in the Second … transactions and activity. Town officials should work with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to resolve any prior years’ discrepancies with CHIPS claims. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30Town of Springfield – Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-175)
… with the necessary financial reports and information to properly oversee Town finances. During our audit period, … software or provide the Board with detailed monthly budget-to-actual reports. File the annual financial reports (known … the financial software timely and provide detailed budget-to-actual reports to the Board. File AUDs in a timely manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-175Village of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… and retained. Perform required annual audits. The last required audit was conducted in 2016. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50Seneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… providers paid $112,262. Key Recommendations Document compliance with competitive purchasing requirements. Enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201Schenevus Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-123)
… in compliance with statutory requirements and develop a plan to reduce excessive balances. … Schenevus Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/schenevus-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-123