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Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (2022M-197)
… Of the 200 claims totaling $1 million we examined: 78 claims totaling $195,545 did not have support that the purchases complied with competitive bidding requirements or the Village’s procurement policy. … process are aware of, and comply with, statutory bidding requirements and the Village’s procurement policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-claims-audit-2022m-197About NYSLRS
… retirement systems in the world, administering benefits for more than 1.2 million members, retirees and … and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), which provides benefits for police officers and firefighters of participating public … members, retirees and beneficiaries and is responsible for ensuring the different benefit programs offered by NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrsProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… processing the State's approximately 10.9 million income tax returns. About 2 million (20 percent) of all personal income tax returns in the State are submitted as paper returns. In … and fiscal needs of the Department. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Taxation and Finance: Sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsIntroduction – Federal Funding and New York
… “New Yorkers rely on federal funding for everything from paving the highways they drive on to work … City A Review of Categorical Grants Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Child Care and Development Block Grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… and discovered 293 items (7 percent) were unaccounted for from law enforcement agency inventories. Of the ten … only two – Elmira and Irondequoit – were able to account for each item tested. The inventories reviewed included property for criminal case evidence, property no longer needed as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyOpinion 95-30
… opinions are superseded. You inquire as to the authority for public libraries to invest moneys raised by taxes, and … the Laws of 1992, sets forth general investment authority for "local governments". The term "local government" is … or other officer of the local government, and not required for immediate expenditure, in special time deposit accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30DiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… Brooklyn’s economy is expanding, adding jobs and businesses … decades of losses, according to an economic snapshot of Brooklyn released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Business in Brooklyn is booming and people want to live there because of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… hit household budgets in New York City hard, with price increases outpacing income growth,” DiNapoli said. “Food … largest share (12.9%) of overall annual household spending for the average household, or about $9,664, in 2022-23, … conflict, after years of relatively small price increases at about 2% annually. The food price index in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during our three-year audit period and/or … travel characteristics. We examined a total of $639,218 in travel expenses for 20 Department of Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… DiNapoli on Saturday (10/12) on the the importance of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access … A Better Life Experience savings program, better known as NY ABLE. The program helps individuals with disabilities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… allowable by law. Accelerate Collection and Depositing of Receipts Increasing the frequency of the collection and deposit of receipts will provide a quicker and steadier stream of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsXI.8.A Centralized Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… is a contract let by the Office of General Services (OGS) for use by State agencies and other authorized users. State … can be found on the OGS website . Agency instructions for purchasing from centralized contracts are provided by OGS … in the centralized contract. OSC approval is required for purchase orders and contracts valued at over $200,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8a-centralized-contractsXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… 163 of the State Finance Law (SFL) requires that contracts for services and commodities be awarded on the basis of … 8 of the Public Buildings Law provides that all contracts for amounts in excess of five thousand dollars for the work of construction, reconstruction, alteration, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits were issued. Auditors conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the … whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… ten consecutive years. However, too many residents remain in poverty, unemployment is particularly high among the … Bronxite I am more proud than ever to call the Bronx my home and look forward to continuing to work with my … was the only borough in New York City that did not lose jobs during the Great Recession. Since 2007, it has gained an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… well as the rules and policies set forth by the Department of Health (Department) and the State Education Department. … 2008 through December 31, 2012. Note : During the course of the audit, the audit fieldwork was temporarily suspended … with a review by other external oversight authorities of some of the matters addressed in this report. Subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriberPanama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… always comply with the District’s procurement policies or New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 103, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the County of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) adequately planned for the acquisition of the Oneonta Rail Yards property (Rail Yards). Key Findings … COIDA did not adequately plan for the 2017 acquisition of the Rail Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaVillage of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the … are not ensuring that these services are obtained at the best possible price. Key Recommendations File annual … revenues and appropriations and carefully monitor budgets to prevent the recurrence of annual operating deficits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390Controls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… significant agency expenses, and also affect the safety of persons in the care of the State. Outside New York City, nine Developmental … are responsible for administrating the transportation of clients from OPWDD-run residences to service providers or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expenses