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Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… competition when procuring goods and services and audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not … when procuring goods and services or ensure all claims were properly audited and approved. When goods and … may not be procured in a cost-effective manner. Also, when claims are not properly audited, the Board’s ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-103)
… 27, purchased for $33,349, were not recorded in the capital asset records. 13, purchased for $22,099, were … not verify whether capital asset purchases were recorded in the records. They also did not investigate discrepancies … the capital asset records when exceptions were found in the June 2022 fiscal year-end physical inventory. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/orleansniagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-103Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… [read complete report here - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the … related expenditures, during the last three fiscal years. For example, the retirement contributions for employees reserve balance of $602,749 was sufficient to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… Objective Determine whether Kiryas Joel Village Union Free School District (District) officials secured user account … audit school kiryas joel village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andXVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Standards Board (GASB) which is the standard-setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial … as prescribed by the GASB which is the standardsetting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Town of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing the Supervisor to pay all expenditures without prior audit. The Board did … records and the bank records ranging from about ($135,800) to $31,600. Audit the 170 claims totaling $166,792 reviewed … the Supervisor provides adequate monthly financial reports to the Board, that all bank reconciliations are prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77City of Yonkers – Separation Payments and Health Insurance Buyouts of Yonkers City School District Employees (2024M-36)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Yonkers (City) officials ensured Yonkers City School District (District) employees’ separation … Determine whether City of Yonkers City officials ensured Yonkers City School District District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/26/city-yonkers-separation-payments-and-health-insurance-buyouts-yonkers-city-schoolTown of Albion – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-111)
… revenue and a $109,000 expenditure for a storage building. In addition, budgetary transfers totaling $27,125 were … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Town’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/08/town-albion-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-111Oakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… York State General Municipal Law (GML) and District policy when procuring goods and services. Key Findings District … procurement policy and supplemental procedures (Policy) when procuring goods and services. Of the 62 purchases … York State General Municipal Law GML and District policy when procuring goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections (2024M-50)
… (Golf Course) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner and whether the collections were supported. Key Findings The County’s … not always record, deposit, remit documentation and report collections accurately and in a timely manner. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/20/county-putnam-recreation-and-golf-course-collections-2024m-50Generic PINs
… Contract Guidelines (Guidelines), the State Vehicle Use Policy (State Use Policy), and DEC’s Policies and Procedures (DEC Policies). … cards does not comply with the Guidelines, the State Use Policy, or DEC Policies, and DEC does not have sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pinsPlainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… The Plainedge Union Free School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County. The District … because the District had a total of $2.5 million in operating surpluses in two of the three subsequent fiscal … and did not always deposit funds in a timely manner and sign school deposit forms. The Board did not appoint a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraCapital Planning and Maintenance
… million in assets comprising five key transportation and commerce facilities in the State’s North Country: the … (Port); the New York and Ogdensburg Railway; and the Commerce and Heavy Industrial Parks. The assets operate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any … the vendor to disclose such information if it’s important to your review. Use our online research tools and resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationReporting Member Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… file upload process using transaction 3, or through manual reporting . Member contributions are calculated on each … 2013 and is not retroactive.) If you have questions about reporting contributions, use our help desk form (select “Monthly Employer Reporting” from the dropdown). Rev. 10/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-member-contributionsOpinion 98-5
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … 802, 803, 806: An elective county coroner, who is also a funeral director, generally, would not have a prohibited … section 800(3) of the General Municipal Law, a municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-5Opinion 96-19
… and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Capital Improvements (joint … of a building to be used as town hall and fire station) -- Real Property (joint acquisition of real property … and construction of building for use as town hall and fire station) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §119-o; TOWN LAW, §§64(2), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19X.5.A Assigned Single Payment Vendor IDs – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… payment vendor IDs. The use of a single payment vendor ID is limited to programs with a singular purpose, where … a very short duration. When using a single payment vendor ID, agencies are required to maintain detailed information … example, former employees returning to testify in a court case . Chapter XIII, Section 11 - Submitting Travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x5a-assigned-single-payment-vendor-idsDiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth
… The North Shore, for many the gateway to Staten Island, has led the borough in … The North Shore for many the gateway to Staten Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-north-shore-leads-staten-islands-growth