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Purchasing and Procurement Practices
… Section 208 of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law requires all contracts entered into by NYRA for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/16/purchasing-and-procurement-practicesState Police Bulletin No. SP-262
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues … for payroll checks dated January 14, 2026. OSC Actions: At the request of the NYSPIA, OSC will automatically increase … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-262-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseTown of Morris – Justice Court Operations (2021M-66)
… deposited, disbursed, recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justice … recorded and reported the fines and fees we reviewed in an accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, … deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/06/11/town-morris-justice-court-operations-2021m-66Ripley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and … District officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. The Board and District officials: … appropriations and appropriated fund balance, resulting in surplus fund balance exceeding the 4 percent statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Millbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss. Key … officials established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access use andor loss …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsTown of Randolph – Justice Court Operations (2021M-76)
… manner. However, the Justice did not ensure computerized case records were updated in an accurate and timely manner or … review pending cases reports and compare computerized case information to manual case file information. Ensure that the clerk reports all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/08/27/town-randolph-justice-court-operations-2021m-76East Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. Of the $1.88 million in purchases tested from 25 vendors, District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56Milford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
… and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and … District officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. As of June 30, 2021, surplus fund … comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/milford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-94Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-efficient manner and provided adequate oversight of … did not ensure that goods and services were procured in the most cost-efficient manner, or provide adequate … public work projects that exceed the bidding thresholds in accordance with GML. Review project proposals before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andMarion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … Board did not always ensure that competition was sought in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures … officials cannot assure taxpayers that purchases were made in the most prudent and economical manner. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3Town of Ithaca – Justice Court Operations (2021M-13)
… deposited, disbursed, recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner. Audit Results The Justices … recorded and reported the fines and fees we reviewed in an accurate and timely manner. During the audit period, … deposited disbursed recorded and reported fines and fees in an accurate and timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/30/town-ithaca-justice-court-operations-2021m-13Town of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs in the general and highway funds. Key Findings From December … 2014 through December 31, 2017, unrestricted fund balance in the general fund increased by $106,230 (110 percent). … During the same period, unrestricted fund balance in the highway fund increased by $50,007 (24 percent). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Elwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented, … Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31Coxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether District officials purchased goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory … from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for … and four public work contract vendors totaling $27,319 in 2016-17. The Board did not appoint an independent claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditNiagara Falls City School District - Out-of-District Tuition Billing (2020M-73)
… Falls City School District (District) students enrolled in out-of-district programs were accurately calculated and … Findings Tuition billings for District students enrolled in out-of-district programs were not always accurately … $71,000 and may have overpaid for three students in foster care and three students in McKinney-Vento status by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/21/niagara-falls-city-school-district-out-district-tuition-billing-2020m-73Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… 24 hours as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 35. Record 2023 tax collections totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139State Agencies Bulletin No. 336
… (The inactivation process was previously explained in Payroll Bulletin #316 , dated April 19, 2002). Affected … inactive The inactivation process was previously explained in Payroll Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/336-reveal-report-nben739-direct-deposit-cancelled-reportState Police Bulletin No. SP-104
… of a change in the narrative descriptions for Fraternal Order Troopers Life (Code 311 ) and Fraternal Order Troopers IRA (Code 313 ). Background The Police … and 313 which are currently administered by the Fraternal Order. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-104-change-narrative-descriptions-fraternal-order-troopers-life-andState Police Bulletin No. SP-230
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-230-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-nyspia-dues-increaseDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… to pay back $58,100 in restitution to the village. The arrest was a result of a joint investigation between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-funds