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XIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures

… loans in specific funds listed in Article VII language bills. SFL §98-a further states: “Notwithstanding the … loans in specific funds listed in Article VII language bills …

XI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… Development (DED) will publish grant opportunities in the Contract Reporter. In addition, publication of grant opportunities in … a result, any grant opportunity that is published in the Contract Reporter or State Register will be considered to …

XI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

DiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings

… P. DiNapoli, sole trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced that he has directed … companies and continued his prohibition of any further investments in them. On March 1, following Russia’s invasion … high investment risk. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is …

Town of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)

… paid for hours actually worked. Additionally, we found no evidence that the Board approved the pay rates of the …

Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)

… levied $37.6 million more in taxes than was necessary to fund budgeted expenditures, over the four-year audit … for the six major funds reviewed. Town officials failed to monitor the annual budget timely, resulting in the Board … the year and make necessary budget amendments prior to a budget line becoming over expended. Town officials …

Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the … which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere to best value requirements. Key Recommendations Ensure that … in accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the best value method as an alternative for awarding …

Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)

… pricing when making these purchases. The Town purchased a tractor for $45,298 and two mowers totaling $30,558 from a …

Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s practices regarding … 1, 2013 through January 6, 2015. Background The Town of Middlefield is located in Otsego County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to assess the Boards practices regarding …

Town of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)

… for awarding the contract to a higher bidder, they did not do so. Key Recommendations Obtain the required number of …

Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for purchases made from the petty cash …

Town of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)

… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Supervisor established adequate control procedures over check disbursements and bank account transfers. Key Findings … profile totaling $427,704. Town officials did not monitor check disbursements or bank account transfers. The Board …

Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)

… In addition, there are emerging contaminants with known adverse health effects that the Department continues to study …

Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)

… process and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance claims and … The Board also exceeded its authority under New York State General Municipal Law (GML) by allowing a third-party … Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be …

Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)

… April 26, 2013. Background The Town of Lyndon is located in Cattaraugus County and has 700 residents. The Town is … The Board did not adopt a procurement policy as required. In August 2011 the Board adopted a resolution stating that … purchases, but did not retain them or attach them to the claim for review by the Board prior to payment. Key …

Village of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)

… our audit was to review the Village’s budgeting practices for the period of June 1, 2011, to March 13, 2013. Background … The Village budgeted appropriations were $684,497 for the general fund, $243,285 for the water fund, and $19,535 for the library fund for the …

Village of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)

… that the Clerk-Treasurer and Second Deputy do not have full control over the payroll process or establish mitigating …

Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)

… in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 2,700 residents. The Village is governed by a five-member … fiscal year, budgeted appropriations total approximately $2.4 million in the general fund and $.9 million for the water and sewer funds combined. Key Findings We tested 36 claims totaling …

Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)

… purchases required bids or quotes, or were purchased from State and County contracts. We found that purchases were not … officials did not determine if they received the correct State or County contract pricing. The Board’s failure to … process, as required. Attach the obtained quotes to the vendor’s claim so that the Board can audit and approve these …

Town of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)

… bid as required by the policy. We compared the price that the Town paid with the State contract price and noted that the Town could have saved approximately … $424, which was from the vendor who quoted the lowest price. In 2012, the Highway Superintendent purchased air, oil …