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Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… services as required by statute. A purchase awarded by the best value method, in which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere to best value requirements. Key Recommendations Ensure that … accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the best value method as an alternative for awarding purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228DiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… expected, New York is on solid fiscal footing,” DiNapoli said. “However, the pandemic’s continued uncertainty makes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetLead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… equipment. In September 2015, the National Guard Bureau’s Army National Guard (ARNG) issued guidance to all states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followTown of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Urbana (Town) officials properly configured network and … key to securing user access controls to minimize the risk of data loss. Provide IT security awareness training. … needs and expectations and the roles and responsibilities of all parties. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4Administration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… agencies administer their workers’ compensation plans to ensure they meet the self-insurers’ regulatory … provide workers’ compensation, and are required to buy insurance against the cost of occupational injury and illness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansTown of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… not safeguarded because it was kept in an unlocked filing cabinet in the Secretary’s office and was accessible to other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289Oversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and … vulnerable to violence, crime, and sexual exploitation. OCFS oversees a system of supports designed to meet the needs … youth (RHY), including residential assistance through OCFS-certified crisis services programs; transitional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthTown of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… procured in accordance with statutory requirements. Of the 15 purchase and public works contracts totaling $150,939 that did not exceed the competitive bidding threshold, 11 contracts (73 percent) totaling $105,010 were not procured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Town of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key Findings Of 59 payments totaling $632,000, two purchases totaling $175,000 were not competitively bid as required. Of 55 purchases totaling $189,000, 17 purchases totaling … request for proposals (RFP) and/or the required number of quotes prior to being made. The Town’s procurement policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective controls over payroll … Recommendations Ensure that Town employees complete and sign individual time records and that such records include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087Town of Johnstown – Payroll (2014M-55)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s … December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Johnstown is located in Fulton County, has a population of approximately 7,100 and is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/03/town-johnstown-payroll-2014m-55Town of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s … December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Warrensburg is located in Warren County, has a population of approximately 4,100 and is governed by an elected five-member Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s … not ensure that Town officials obtained the appropriate number of verbal or written quotes for purchases, or verify … of Minnesota. However, the documentation provided by the Highway Superintendent for these purchases did not include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Town of Minden – Budgeting (2014M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s … 2011 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Minden is located in Montgomery County and includes the Village of … sales tax revenue to the town-wide general fund without first eliminating the tax levies in the part-town funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/29/town-minden-budgeting-2014m-366Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s … January 6, 2015. Background The Town of Middlefield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Public utility services generally include electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the … 118(2), Village Law section 5-524(6) 10 For towns, fuel oil is considered a public utility service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… the ability to repay loans, which would affect taxpayer funds if the loans are government backed. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsTown of Berne – Procurement (2014M-147)
… internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … Background The Town of Berne is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 2,800. The Town is … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 for the general and highway funds total $2.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-berne-procurement-2014m-147Selected Aspects of Subway Station Safety
… Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit - Division of Station Environment and Operations has taken appropriate … use its 469 subway stations is one of Transit’s essential duties. This is the responsibility of Transit’s Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/selected-aspects-subway-station-safetyAssessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… to notify WCB in writing when the claimant's insurance carrier fails to pay or notify them within 45 days that … it is determined that payment should have been made by the carrier, the law requires WCB to impose a $50 penalty (HP-1 penalty) on the carrier. The proceeds of these penalties are to be deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penalties