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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Centereach Fire District – Procurement (2016M-342)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District provides fire protection and … competitive methods when procuring goods and services, in accordance with the District’s purchasing policy and … laws. Key Recommendations There are no recommendations in this report. … Centereach Fire District Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/18/centereach-fire-district-procurement-2016m-342Opinion 92-44
… POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to fringe benefits pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … -- Compensation (fringe benefits for police chief pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-44XI.2.K Authorized Signatures – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… or of a division, board, body, bureau, officer or employee in a department, for personal services, maintenance and … For example, an individual may be authorized to sign a grant contract but not a construction contract, or to sign vendor responsibility determinations but not contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2k-authorized-signaturesDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… pressures as our larger municipalities,” said DiNapoli. “By continuing to focus on sensible budgeting and long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesOpinion 90-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (refund by State of county's portion of index fees) FEES -- Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Opinion 2004-2
… interest in the town's contract with the vendor, we have long expressed the view that when a town awards a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2Retroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… settlements or arbitration when such actions result in the payment of retroactive salary. If you would like legal … and Employer Services Bureau a copy of the legal document for review. You will be charged for the employer portion of this adjustment in a future annual invoice. Rev. 2/23 … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsState Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… State-supported debt by a) incurring debt (albeit in the form of a loan, rather than “bonds or notes”), b) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisJamesport Fire District - Gasoline Inventory (2019M-04)
… the gasoline inventory. Key Findings The delivery and use of gasoline has not been monitored or reconciled leading to unaccounted for gasoline with a value of about $930. Because officials did not follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-gasoline-inventory-2019m-04Accounts Payable Advisory No. 46
… : Updated proper invoice guidance. Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policies and procedures regarding a proper invoice. When an invoice does not contain the required information … for agencies to notify the vendor within one business day of identifying the improper invoice and direct the vendor to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/46-proper-invoiceAccounts Payable Advisory No. 41
… to use the procurement card as a payment method. The use of POs allows the State to collect, track and report useful … Units should ensure that POs contain an adequate amount of detail to demonstrate the specific goods or services being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/41-requisitions-and-purchase-orders-centralized-contract-purchasesBrewster Central School District - Professional Services (2019M-235)
… whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory … whether the District procured professional services in accordance with Board policies and applicable statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/brewster-central-school-district-professional-services-2019m-235Compliance With the Clery Act
… informed decisions when choosing a college for educational or employment purposes. The Clery Act requires all public and … statistics to DoE, and 19 published ASRs with missing and/or incomplete policy and procedure statements. Non-compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… were accurate. "The New York Youth Jobs Program’s goal is to encourage companies to hire young people in need of employment, but better … and verification of participants’ eligibility is needed to prevent companies getting questionable tax breaks," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsIV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… in the study, design, development, and implementation, of new computer-based information systems (both software and … with promoting goods, business development, and tourism in New York State 55010 Media – Newspaper/Billboards/Transit … State buildings or facilities. 52035 H&C Commodity – Oil #2 / Diesel Oil #2 / Diesel fuel used to heat or cool State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… computers and 62 tablets and paid approximately $17,000 in annual service fees in the 2021-22 fiscal year for missing … software, which allowed them to potentially control all phases of financial transactions. Officials paid BOCES … responsibilities of each party may not be understood by all parties resulting in cybersecurity gaps. Indian River …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 95-24
… "approved expenditures" is defined to include "only . . . new construction, reconstruction, purchase of existing … structures, for site purchase and improvement, for new garages, for original equipment, furnishings, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Schoharie Central School District - School Lunch Operations (2019M-19)
… in three months if they purchased milk from the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) cooperative bid. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/19/schoharie-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2019m-19Tips to Help You Keep Your Money
… — accounts that have had no activity for three years. Make a small deposit or withdrawal every year. Cash all … Glossary Required Documentation Taxes and Interest What to Expect from Us … Learn how to keep your financial accounts and records in order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-money