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Selected Procurement and Contracting Practices
… $3 billion annually. System Administration is responsible for establishing policies that are in compliance with … requirements and through higher dollar thresholds for specific purchasing requirements. System Administration … consistently follow some of these procurement policies. For example, of 924 procurements we reviewed, 97 in the $500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/selected-procurement-and-contracting-practicesInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
… years – and some not at all. The Corporation’s process for determining Inspection and maintenance priorities is inconsistent, and the basis for decisions is sometimes unclear. In numerous instances, we … and effectiveness of the Inspection scheduling process for high- and intermediate-importance structures. Work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/26/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenanceTown of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Sullivan is located in Madison County and has a population of approximately … and the water and lighting districts that resulted from unrealistic budget estimates. The Board has not … secured in the Clerk’s office and $3,140 went missing from the safe. The Clerk did not perform bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267Collection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… Financial Services (Department) has collected, accounted for and distributed all Fee revenue due to the State and … Department. About $18.8 million was deposited into a fund for the Division and the remaining $366 million was deposited into a fund for the State Police. The Division funds grants to assist law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeEarnings Limits
… When the Governor's salary increases at the beginning of a calendar year, the earnings limit is prorated. For reference, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/earnings-limitsTown of Evans – Board Oversight (2016M-2)
… response to independent and external auditor reports for the period January 1, 2012 through September 29, 2015. … elected three-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $11 million for general fund and highway fund operations. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/04/08/town-evans-board-oversight-2016m-2Statistical and Information
… Query Data ] - Comprehensive financial statistics for New York State local governments. The data consists of statistical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationApalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… of our audit was to assess the oversight of the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to … ensured that procedures concerning financial recording and reporting were developed. The Treasurer submitted monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Accounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… vouchers to OSC using SFS must also be designated and recorded in OSC’s Contact Database as a “State Agency – … the designated individuals authorized to sign vouchers and their original signatures. With the implementation of … minimum, the original signatures of the Voucher Authorizer and department head or authorizing designee approving those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersTown of Clarendon – Justice Court Operations (2013M-362)
… 13, 2013. Background The Town of Clarendon is located in Orleans County and is governed by an elected Town Board, … revenue attributable to Court operations was $37,900 in 2008, declining to approximately $2,700 in 2010. Court revenues have subsequently increased and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/03/07/town-clarendon-justice-court-operations-2013m-362Town of Mount Pleasant – Financial Condition (2013M-303)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to August 13, 2013. … Town of Mount Pleasant is located in Westchester County and serves approximately 43,700 residents. The Town is … Town Supervisor. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for all funds in 2012 were approximately $39.9 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-mount-pleasant-financial-condition-2013m-303Town of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… year was approximately $1 million. Key Findings The Board does not have a written agreement with one of the Town’s IT … and employees on the existence of the policy. The Town does not have a disaster recovery plan. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31Town of Rosendale – Justice Court (2014M-232)
… $5,620 from the Court. The Justices did not perform bank reconciliations or accountability analyses. The Justices … the segregation of the clerks’ duties. Ensure that bank reconciliations and accountability analyses are prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/10/30/town-rosendale-justice-court-2014m-232Town of Washington – Information Technology (2013M-164)
… risk that Town data, hardware and software systems may be lost or damaged by unauthorized access and use, or disaster. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-washington-information-technology-2013m-164Town of Vestal – Capital Acquisitions (2013M-78)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s planning and financing process for capital acquisitions for the period January 1, 2012, through January 15, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/14/town-vestal-capital-acquisitions-2013m-78State Agencies Bulletin No. 1175
… goes on a Leave of Absence and subsequently returns to the payroll in Bargaining Unit 91 with an Employee Status of … The report is available the Thursday after the payroll period is confirmed. The report is sorted by Employee … be taken. The report is available the Thursday after the payroll period is confirmed. The report is sorted by Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1175-2011-2012-and-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-non-arbitration-eligibleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1174
… less than $7.36. Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and the Division of the … = ANN and Employee is Subject to the 2011-2012 DRP But Does Not Have a D1L Time Entry Record In Institution Pay … NPAY726) Calculate and submit a positive D2L transaction when a reduction of the eligible monies included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1174-2011-2012-and-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-arbitration-eligibleDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… of any borrowing; approve the city’s multiyear financial plan and impose wage freezes. The authority was created in … of the Buffalo fiscal profile visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/fiscalprofiles/buffalo.pdf For more … local government fiscal stress visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/index.htm For access to state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… from the Town of LaGrange and the County of Dutchess, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an … ensure that the District does not enter into any contract in which an officer or employee has a prohibited interest. … independent audit of the District’s records is completed in a timely manner. Ensure that the Treasurer is a duly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Camillus Volunteer Fire Department – Fiscal Operations (2014M-072)
… cash payments to members from the foreign fire insurance account. … Camillus Volunteer Fire Department Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/06/camillus-volunteer-fire-department-fiscal-operations-2014m-072