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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with requirements. Auditors found that although most of the fellowship recipients reviewed complied with CUNY policy, improvements were needed. In a follow-up … Bank Accounts (2015-S-93) CUNY officials provided auditors with a list of 23 bank accounts that they were aware of at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0XI-A.3 Purchase Orders – XI-A. Purchasing
… maintenance of purchase orders. Overview A purchase order (PO) is an ordering document authorizing a vendor to provide … the agency’s authority as set in law or by contract. The PO communicates critical information to the vendor including … for a purchase using a PCard, the agency must check the box on the PO to indicate the use of the PCard, and then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a3-purchase-ordersMTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction – Travel and Entertainment Expenses
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction for travel and entertainment were appropriate and documented for MTA business purposes. The audit primarily … by Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA Headquarters and MTA Capital Construction for travel and entertainment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/02/mta-headquarters-and-mta-capital-construction-travel-and-entertainment-expensesTown of Oneonta Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-243)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 through July 8, 2013. … general fund budget totaled approximately $941,000 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … an investment policy or a code of ethics, Issue a W-2 form for the Treasurer’s wages and take out withholdings from her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/31/town-oneonta-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsEthical Standards for State Agency Contractors Act
… (Titus) / S.5449 (Skoufis) – Establishes ethical standards for certain state agency contractors performing inherently … Establishes ethical standards for certain state agency contractors performing inherently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ethical-standards-state-agency-contractors-act-0Ethical Standards for State Agency Contractors Act
… and mission-critical functions or rendering a service or services pursuant to an information-risk contract. Memo Bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ethical-standards-state-agency-contractors-actDetails About the Audit Process
… appended to the end of the final report. Note that we will only include the response itself; any voluminous documents … to Top Report Distribution Draft reports are distributed only to auditee officials, with copies provided to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-processHamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… Objective Determine whether the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials … by $215,772 (8 percent) for 2020 through 2022. The District did not have a written multiyear financial plan or … audit hamlin morton walker fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67DiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… The majority of New York City’s capital projects are over their initial … delivery, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s capital projects too often experience delays … The majority of New York Citys capital projects are over their initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededArkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
… of the financial activity to safeguard District assets for the period January 1 through December 31, 2014. … general fund budget totals approximately $35,000 for the 2015 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65School of Professional Studies - Procurement Card and Travel Card Purchases (2013-S-39), 90-Day Response
To determine if the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Professional Studies complied with the pertinent New York State and CUNY purchasing guidelines
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s39-response.pdfEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (2017-S-48)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority uses similar hiring and promotion policies, procedures, and directives for New York City...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s48.pdfOrleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… Orleans County Department of Social Services 2012M222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Cincinnatus Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-77)
… [read complete report – audit] Audit Objective Did the Cincinnatus Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … Period January 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024. We extended the audit period to March 18, 2025 to review training … Did the Cincinnatus Fire District District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/cincinnatus-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-77West Hempstead Water District – Life Insurance (2016M-393)
… our audit was to examine the District’s provision of life insurance policies as a fringe benefit for the period January … Key Finding The District paid for individual whole life insurance coverage for seven individuals, even though there was statutory authority only to provide group life insurance. Key Recommendation Review the life insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/03/west-hempstead-water-district-life-insurance-2016m-393West Seneca Fire District #4 – Procurement (2020M-52)
Determine if District officials are obtaining competitive pricing in compliance with the District’s procurement policy and General Municipal Law (GML).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/west-seneca-district-4-2020-52.pdfOpinion 90-49
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (improvement district … DISTRICTS -- Commissioners (compensation) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Per day" (for purposes of compensation to … per day amount for each day on which he or she actually and necessarily renders services on behalf of the district, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-49Career and Technical Education (2019-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school level with high-demand, high-growth occupations; ensuring students have reasonable access to CTE programs; and accurately collecting and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n4-response.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (2022-S-9)
To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s9.pdfDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… are not consistently enforcing the state health code for eateries and other establishments nor explaining why … with serious violations accountable could be a recipe for disaster.” The state Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for overseeing New York’s more than 96,000 food service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safety