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Contract Advisory No. 26
… of the labor law.” Bids that do not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make the certification, the bidder shall so state and shall provide … statement which sets forth in detail reasons why the certification cannot be made. Every bid made to the State or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsYaphank Fire District – Claims Processing (2013M-51)
… the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County and serves 14.1 square miles in the areas of Yaphank, Shirley and Medford. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/31/yaphank-fire-district-claims-processing-2013m-51Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant – Sewage Operation Costs (2015M-213)
… and as a result, DEC issued a consent order requiring construction of a new facility with a completion deadline of … of $50,000 plus a maximum of $1,000 per day until the construction is completed. The plant is not economically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/12/18/binghamton-johnson-city-joint-sewage-treatment-plant-sewage-operation-costs-2015mHousing Authority Administrative Expenditures (2016-MS-2)
… - pdf] We also issued six letter reports to the following housing authorities: Albany , Elmira , Town of Hempstead , … of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether housing authorities were adequately controlling and … January 1, 2012 through November 25, 2015. Background Housing authorities are public corporations that generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/11/18/housing-authority-administrative-expenditures-2016-ms-2Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for … 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 33,500. The Town is governed by a Town Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-199)
… projects to improve and maintain wildlife habitat, help control and prevent water pollution and manage erosion control and other related land use issues. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors (Board): one Board member is appointed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2019/08/09/chautauqua-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-andOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… adequacy of the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) monitoring of Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) programs’ … 2018 to verify information subsequently provided by the DOE. About the Program The UPK program was established … expanded UPK program is administered and overseen by the DOE’s Division of Early Childhood Education (DECE), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programSaratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2010, to May 31, 2013. Background Saratoga County covers an area of approximately 840 square miles and has a population of approximately 220,000. The County is governed by the Board of Supervisors which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235Southside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013. Background Southside Academy Charter School, located in the City of Syracuse, is … Southside Academy Charter School Board Oversight 2013M318 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Town of Babylon – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Selected Town Operations (2013M-115)
… advances are repaid by the end of each fiscal year and with interest, when required. Ensure that payments in lieu of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-babylon-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-selected-town-operationsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General James Announce Guilty Plea of Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas
… Attorney General Letitia James. "New Yorkers put their faith in our public servants, and Mayor Thomas’ gross violation of that faith constitutes the utmost disloyalty to those he was sworn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-james-announce-guilty-plea-mount-vernon-mayor-richardPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… percent), followed by murders (45.8 percent), burglaries (16.6 percent) and aggravated assaults (4.4 percent). DCJS … Total crimes in the seven categories reported to the State are 107,006 (or 23.8 percent) lower than they were in 2011. … declined 25.8 percent in SFY 2020-21 from the prior year. The number of inmates in county and New York City jail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetySelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Follow-Up)
… and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Report 2023-S-27 ). About the Program The New York … and operations at least once every 5 years. Executive Order (EO 88), issued on December 28, 2012, mandated a 20% … from the baseline of State Fiscal Year 2014–15. Executive Order 22 (EO 22) was issued in September 2022 and further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/31/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88-followCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… earnings. Use a Bank Having a bank process payments on behalf of your local government can reduce the amount of … not be the sole method of payment; and provide a confirmation page, which, at least, includes the transaction … (EVT). Pursuant to this contract, payments may be made on-site or over the Internet. Local governments currently use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processAcceptable Time and Attendance Systems – Legacy Reporting
… so you must use a different method to determine the number of days to report. These employees should complete a … through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/acceptable-time-and-attendance-systemsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 50
… the Appropriate Payment Terms Guidance: An early payment discount is an incentive (in the form of a reduction of the … in place to ensure accounts payable staff take the maximum discount rate offered by a vendor whenever a discount is … default in the SFS in this order. For more information on selecting the appropriate payment terms to maximize early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/50-early-payment-discountsOneida County Department of Social Services – Contract Monitoring and Payments (2015M-244)
… Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $392 million. The County Department of Social Services is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/02/12/oneida-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-and-payments-2015mTown of Sharon – Fund Balance (2017M-271)
… audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that fund balance was reasonable for the period January 1, 2016 through … developed multiyear financial or capital plans or a fund balance policy. Key Recommendations Reduce TW and TOV fund balance by using excess fund balance in a manner that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/21/town-sharon-fund-balance-2017m-271East Williston Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2016M-103)
… schools with approximately 1,700 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. Budgeted … timely manner. Bank deposit slips are usually not prepared by the ECA clubs as required by the District’s written guidelines. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/east-williston-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activitiesDansville Public Library – Procurement (2015M-225)
… 1, 2013 through August 19, 2015. Background The Dansville Public Library is located in the Towns of North Dansville, … in Steuben County. The Library, which is a school district public library organized to serve the residents of the … Dansville Public Library Procurement 2015M225 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/12/18/dansville-public-library-procurement-2015m-225