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Salem Central School District - Purchasing (2019M-105)
… lacked adequate evidence to show they sought competition for 32 purchases (53 percent) totaling about $115,000. The … not develop and implement procedures to seek competition for purchases of goods and services that were not required to … bidding thresholds. Develop written purchasing procedures for procuring goods and services below bidding thresholds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/salem-central-school-district-purchasing-2019m-105Plattsburgh City School District - Procurement (2019M-198)
… and applicable statutory requirements. Key Findings The Board-adopted purchasing policies were not updated and … $1.1 million were procured in accordance with the District’s purchasing policies and statutory … Of the 15 purchase contracts we reviewed totaling $76,378 that did not exceed the competitive bidding threshold, 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/plattsburgh-city-school-district-procurement-2019m-198Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… did not properly monitor and account for 70 percent of the 60 fixed assets we examined, including computers, … did not have required asset tags and/or were not on the inventory list. Three assets with combined purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… accurately paid $3.1 million in salaries and wages to the 48 employees we tested, in accordance with Board … However, there are opportunities for District officials to strengthen internal controls over payroll. Officials did … over the payroll clerk who could add new employees to the financial system and was responsible for adding and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s streets and sidewalks, including: Scorecard Ratings created by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Operations (Operations); NYC311 service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… with IDAs in New York City, Long Island and the Mid-Hudson regions together granting 61% of all net tax … West, a commercial office tower that is part of the Hudson Yards development. The report summarizes data as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2097
… is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 2627 in Bargaining Unit … of the Constitution of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, and the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2097-district-council-37-dc37-local-2627-dues-increaseComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… found that appropriations were overestimated by an average of $1.3 million (7 percent) each year or a total of almost $3.8 million. As of June 30, 2018, surplus fund … found that the district did not have adequate and up-to-date residency information to support tuition charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, … enforcement activities. Buildings that contain an area of public assembly must be inspected each year, while all other … review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities hospitals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1173
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing of the retroactive payments and to provide agencies with instructions for payments not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1173-implementation-retroactive-general-salary-and-other-increases-andAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… provided at the end of this guidance. This sample charter does notinclude all activities that might be appropriate to a … appropriate scope of the audit committee’s activities and make clear that these activities are advisory in nature. … the Board of Education in interpreting such documents. Make a recommendation to the Board of Education on accepting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… district users more than was necessary. Town of Union Vale – Payroll (Dutchess County) The town overpaid $134,658 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Problem Gambling Treatment Program
… study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of problem gambling treatment services since 2006, even though four commercial casinos opened in New York State in 2013. Therefore, we could not determine whether OASAS has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/05/problem-gambling-treatment-programChenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B19-4-2)
… The Chenango Valley Central School District is located in Broome County. Chapter 260 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes the District to issue debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and food service fund as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b19-4-2DiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… DOH pointed to the absence of parental consent as the cause of many instances of denied or delayed services. Since … manage the EI program. They said reports did not correctly show the number of children being served in their area. Nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1871
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2020 CSEA … Employees in Bargaining Unit 04 on 10/01/2020 are eligible to receive the 2020 CSEA ISU Uniform Maintenance Allowance … memorandum for a list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a uniform on a daily basis in their performance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1871-2020-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2020-work-related-clothingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1966
… income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method. Yonkers Flat Rate Withholding is 2.30815% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1966-2021-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-and-2021-uniform-maintenanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1686
… Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 04 on 10/01/18 are eligible to receive the 2018 CSEA ISU Uniform … list of eligible titles) and is required to wear a uniform on a daily basis in their performance of their job; and Does … who otherwise meets the eligibility criteria but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1686-2018-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2018-work-related-clothingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1607
… Clothing Allowance. Affected Employees Employees in the Institutional Services Unit (ISU) – BU04 who meet the … Work-Related Clothing Allowance may be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 18L, paychecks dated 12/21/17 or … Criteria Uniform Maintenance Allowance Employees in Bargaining Unit 04 on 10/01/17 are eligible to receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1607-2017-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2017-work-related-clothingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1518
… Maintenance Allowance Employees in Bargaining Unit 04 on 10/01/16 are eligible to receive the 2016 CSEA ISU Uniform … list of eligible titles) and is required towear a uniform on a daily basis in their performance of their job; and Does … who otherwise meets the eligibility criteria but is on an authorized leave of absence with a Payroll Status of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1518-2016-uniform-maintenance-allowance-and-2016-work-related-clothing