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Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the Town may have saved $44,828 if officials had alternative procurement procedures in place. Specifically, competition was not sought for: 52 … the Town obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)
… to the Authority’s water and wastewater systems for the period January 1, 2016 through August 14, 2017. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewaterRetroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… and Employer Services Bureau a copy of the legal document for review. You will be charged for the employer portion of this adjustment in a future …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsDiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… victim, but forced an elderly man and pensioner to live in squalid conditions. Thanks to my partnership with … to take advantage of a vulnerable pensioner, placing them in unlivable conditions. There was no regard for the victim’s … Office, and Schodack Police Department for their work in ending this deceit.” The victim, an 86-year-old New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that, as a result of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund … address the challenges they’re facing,” DiNapoli said. “As the state pension fund’s trustee, it’s my responsibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksOpinion 89-9
… LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §1310: A municipality may pay the unclaimed wages of a deceased employee who died intestate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9XI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that such business entity(ies) is responsible before it can award the contract to such business entity(ies) and … existing legal precedents, responsibility determinations can and should involve a review of the following four major … Also, hardcopies of OSC’s recommended questionnaires can be found here . The state contracting entity should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… P. DiNapoli. “Lisa’s Law was created to make health care in New York safer and give patients the knowledge they need … evidence. However, DiNapoli’s auditors found DOH, in some cases, is suspending a substantial portion of the penalty … violator to pay a penalty on an installment plan, in all cases, the respondent violated the payment plan terms and DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsSchenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for … was created in 1978, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Schenectady County Legislature. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… of Health (Department) and whether the Department is appropriately applying the administrative costs in … 31, 2015. Background The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides … for nearly 5.2 million Medicaid enrollees. The Department is responsible for setting the monthly managed care premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… To meet current year-end projections, PIT collections will have to increase 11.1 percent, or $2.5 billion, through the … in the current year, and other tax law changes that may have changed taxpayer behavior and the timing of estimated … although more than $625 million in settlement dollars have been used for general budget support. The SFY 2015-16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… supporting documentation for collections, including 23 of 48 deposits totaling $45,518. REACH Academy Charter School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Opinion 97-20
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (remodeling and purchasing appliances for firehouse kitchen) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless otherwise provided by … Whether a volunteer fire department may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to remodel and purchase appliances for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-20Opinion 95-14
… computer for fire department); (ceremony to dedicate fire house and apparatus) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Unless … purposes and to pay for a ceremony to dedicate a new fire house and new fire apparatus. You ask whether a volunteer … purposes, and to pay for a ceremony to dedicate a new fire house and new fire apparatus. Sections 9104 and 9105 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-14Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (Health and Hospitals) ensured that direct hire and temporary nurses were appropriately screened before they … To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation ensured that direct hire and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionVestal Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-08)
… the District did not use any of the appropriated fund balance planned to finance operations. Although the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/vestal-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-08What Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… in the months ahead with the potential for tariffs and geopolitical issues raising concerns even as the U.S. … show strength,” DiNapoli said. “Fortunately, our diverse and well-managed portfolio is built to withstand market fluctuations and remains one of the reasons we are among the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterWilliamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… the Williamsville Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … appropriations from 2018-19 through 2021- 22 by a total of $47 million and appropriated $22 million of fund balance that was not needed or used. Adopted annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193Town of Tonawanda – Recreation Fees (2017M-133)
… 18, 2017. Background The Town of Tonawanda is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 74,000. … properly accounted for, recorded accurately or deposited in a timely fashion. The Board did not ensure that an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-tonawanda-recreation-fees-2017m-133