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Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Addison Central School District (District) officials sought … raised in their response. … audit school district addison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… did not properly audit claims prior to approving them for payment. As a result, the risk is increased that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. From our review of 184 claims … and deliberate audit of all claims prior to approving them for payment. Adequately document the justification for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… a result, the District could have paid more than necessary for goods and services. District officials did not seek separate competition for 35 public work projects totaling almost $3.1 million, as … not submitted to the Director of Facilities (Director) for approval. Payments to vendors totaling $1.3 million were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andTown of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Groton (Town) officials established long-term capital and … Highway Department equipment needs . As a result: 17 of the 24 pieces of major highway equipment (71 percent) were … total repair costs during the audit period. If equipment is in need of repair on a regular basis, services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113Irvington Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-89)
… assets reviewed that cost $595,118. This can be attributed to District officials last conducting a physical inventory in … Of the 80 assets tested, District officials were unable to verify that seven assets were in the District’s … Key Recommendations Maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date fixed asset inventory records. Conduct periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/irvington-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-89Tioga Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-170)
… training, they would have better positioned themselves to oversee the District’s financial activities and helped … policy, as required. Audit and approve all claims prior to payment. Ensure the Treasurer filed the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/01/13/tioga-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-170Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
… from five vendors totaling $102,136. Obtain written quotes for 21 purchases of goods and services totaling $77,767. Key … policy to provide officials with additional guidance for soliciting competition for professional services and insurance coverage. Obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/town-watertown-fire-district-procurement-2022m-155Sayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not use a request for proposals (RFPs) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69Village of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… to address needed repairs. We estimate that, for residents with both water and sewer services, rates would initially … IT policies and procedures. Village officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationSouthampton Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-43)
… Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/18/southampton-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-43Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 67 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41Hammondsport Central School District – Investment Program (2024M-63)
… a comprehensive investment program with written procedures for the investment of District funds. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Formally solicit interest rate quotes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-investment-program-2024m-63Sherburne-Earlville Central School District – Emplolyee Benefits (2024M-67)
… tracking system. In addition, procedures were not in place for maintaining leave accrual records or to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-emplolyee-benefits-2024m-67Contract Advisory No. 33
… (i) contractors are prohibited from bidding on contracts for public work, and (ii) contractors and subcontractors are … subject to Labor Law § 220-i to the Bureau of Contracts for approval, a contractor’s timely proof of certificate of … before commencing work on a covered project. Click here for the DOL Registration Website for further details. Click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registryCity of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (2024M-26)
… totaling $191,253. As a result, the City paid employees for time they did not work or accrue. For example, Two sewer treatment plant (STP) employees received $91,492 for time they may not have worked because they were working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/09/city-middletown-payroll-and-leave-benefits-2024m-26Member Outreach and Presentations
… Services We Offer Pre-Retirement Presentation (Webinar) A … Office of Employee Relations administers pre-retirement planning webinars . Contact your agency liaison to learn how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-outreach-and-presentationsDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… make sure that agriculture can thrive in the Empire State for generations to come.” The state boasted more than 33,400 … from 2012 to 2017. New York ranks as a national leader for a variety of agricultural commodities. Milk is the state’s largest commodity, ranking third for sales nationwide in 2017, with sales of over $2.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… conducted primarily through the Office of Early Learning for program functions and the Facilities Planning Office for safety and fire inspections. Department regulations require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing nearly $60,000 from the village. Brosnan, 43, stole nearly $60,000 to shop … larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, and is required to pay $59,151 in restitution. “Thanks to the skill of Comptroller DiNapoli’s auditors, this theft from village coffers was detected,” District Attorney Spota …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1677
… notify agencies of the 2018 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange) Background To maintain the efficiency … of AC-230 processing and ensure accuracy of W-2 reporting for 2018, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1677-schedule-submitting-2018-year-end-returned-checks