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DiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of … taxpayers are protected,” DiNapoli said. “DOT officials have also given us assurance that they will carefully manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeRensselaer County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their … repairs of approximately 60 County-owned bridges. It is not fiscally responsible for other bridges in the County. Key Findings The County does have a written plan for bridge maintenance; however, it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/rensselaer-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-6City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… and calculated revenues upon which their payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) are based on. These projects have 99-year PILOT agreements. CPIDA … monitor projects’ progress and document findings in writing. Require the City or one of the taxing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectGoshen Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-29)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Goshen Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/goshen-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkCity of Olean Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-93)
… evaluate Board oversight of certain financial activities for the period July 1, 2013 through January 5, 2016. … County. The Authority, which provides low-rent housing for qualified individuals, is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Appropriations for the operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/07/29/city-olean-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-93Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. We found: While the Board can contract … (SED)’s maximum allowable NRT rates and actual Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) costs by a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208Ontario County Four Seasons Development Corporation – Procurement (2021M-197)
… of purchasing processes when procuring goods and services. The Corporation's procurement policy (Policy) lacks a provision for sole source purchases and guidance for maintaining … documentation to support that the purchasing process is followed. We reviewed payments totaling $305,033 to nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/04/29/ontario-county-four-seasons-development-corporationState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Gov. Hochul's State of the State Address
… Hochul took over as governor at a time of great challenge in New York state and immediately demonstrated her … stronger-than-expected economic recovery taking place here in New York. Local sales tax receipts continue to improve, … for real, hands-on leadership is crucial at this point in our history to beat back the virus and to safely get us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-gov-hochuls-state-state-addressHudson Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2016M-302)
… Board’s oversight of the Authority’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2014 through May 18, 2016. Background … of Hudson in Columbia County and provides low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The Authority is governed by a … two commissioners elected by tenants. The operating budget for the low-income housing program for the 2015-16 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/10/28/hudson-housing-authority-board-oversight-2016m-302Village of Valley Stream – Cash Receipts and Selected Village Operations (2013M-382)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over selected Village operations for the period of June 1, 2011 through December 31, 2012. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/village-valley-stream-cash-receipts-and-selected-village-operations-2013mVillage of Fleischmanns – Water Fund (2013M-151)
… budgets with realistic estimates for anticipated needs and that are based on historical spending. Establish a long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-fleischmanns-water-fund-2013m-151Town of Pulteney – Financial Condition (2021M-24)
… because it did not receive accurate financial information from the Town Supervisor (Supervisor). We found the Board: … 2013 audit recommendation to appropriate fund balance only in amounts that are actually available, after retaining a … deficits. Did not adopt realistic budgets for each fund from 2017 through 2020. Did not adopt a multiyear financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-financial-condition-2021m-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
… D. Young Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively … not effectively manage financial condition. The practice of overestimating appropriations each year and annually … had operating surpluses totaling $535,400, a difference of $893,700. A multiyear financial plan was not adopted. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-managementTown of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… methods. Officials also did not enter into a contract with any of the 10 providers. A one year mowing contract was … for procuring professional services. Town officials agreed with the recommendations except the lack of documentation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93East Greenbush Community Library – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-223)
… Background The East Greenbush Community Library, located in the Town of East Greenbush in Rensselaer County, is a special district public library which received its charter from the State Board of Regents in 1988. The Library is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/10/25/east-greenbush-community-library-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-2013m-223DiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were brought to light during an audit and investigation by State … Gumo in Delhi Town Court that she issued four checks to herself from December 2017 to October 2018. She pleaded guilty to petit larceny, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfWallkill Hook, Ladder and Hose Company – Financial Activities (2016M-223)
… of the Town of Shawangunk in Ulster County. The Company is governed by an elected five-member Board of Directors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/09/23/wallkill-hook-ladder-and-hose-company-financial-activitiesTown of Grand Island – Internal Controls Over Fuel Purchases (2013M-182)
… 14, 2013. Background The Town of Grand Island is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 20,400 … by authorized employees. There were no procedures in place to regularly monitor fuel transactions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-grand-island-internal-controls-over-fuel-purchases-2013m-182Village of Mount Morris – Treasurer’s Office (2013M-65)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, to February 12, 2013. Background The Village of Mount Morris … Key Findings The Board hired an accounting firm (Firm) to perform many of the Treasurer’s duties, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-mount-morris-treasurers-office-2013m-65