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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued. Keene … were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The district also did not properly file for transportation … aid for seven buses. However, after auditors identified the risk of lost aid, the treasurer prepared and submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOperational Advisory No. 7
… Update SFS – Agency Contact Data Guidance: The purpose of this advisory is to request each Business Unit review the … Code (DC). The information in SFS was created at the time of conversion or as BUs were established in the system. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/7-agency-contact-updateSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… and whether it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the … of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) was established in 1921 and was the first bi-state agency ever created under … tunnel and bridge connections between the states, and, in general, trade and transportation projects that secure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… the NFTA Metro Bus and Rail System, the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … million with Tetra Tech Inc. for large whale monitoring in the New York Bight using aerial surveys. Executive … Corp. for the library roof replacement at SUNY Purchase in Westchester County. State University of New York $20.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberSchool District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4) - Global
School District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-swr-2018-School-Bus-Safety-global.pdfPalmyra-Macedon Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2017M-116)
… of the District’s transportation State aid submissions for the period July 1, 2013 through May 25, 2017. Background … The Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is located in the Towns of Palmyra, Macedon and Walworth in Wayne County … with approximately 1,900 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $38.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2017mOpinion 91-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (bus transportation contracts for separate routes) -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for bus transportation contracts) EDUCATION LAW, §305(14); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64State Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… programs that exceed the maximum allowable limit of $1600 in the calendar year. Awards from all non-qualified award … programs that exceed the maximum allowable limit of $400 in the calendar year. Effective Date Immediately OSC Actions … are eligible to receive non-cash merit awards of up to $75 in value during a given State fiscal year. Pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… State Education Department $12.7 million with E Scholar LLC for a five-year enterprise software license agreement. … Division of Criminal Justice Services $6.3 million to the Legal Aid Society for Aid to Defense for impoverished New … of Civil Service $168.1 million to CaremarkPCS Health LLC for pharmacy benefit services for the Empire Plan, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014Bus Driver Licensing (2012-S-30)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s30.pdfNortheastern Clinton Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2024M-47)
… for all applicable transportation aid and was at risk of losing aid totaling $391,494. However, once we informed officials of this risk, the School Business Manager (Business Manager) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-transportation-state-aidCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has systems and practices in place … required by relevant law and regulation. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2016 to January 31, 2019. About the … To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance Department has systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Report 2017-S-71 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, providing regular route bus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.7 billion and approved … In July the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1580 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $27 billion and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . The Governor’s Executive Order 202 suspended the Office … in general aid to 364 school districts. Empire State Development Corporation $3.7 million to Northeast UAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… In February, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … on various projects at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester County. $5 million with Ran Fire Protection … and masonry repointing at the State Capital Building in Albany County. $2 million with Jensen Hughes Engineering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryRomulus Central School District - Financial Condition Management and State Transportation Aid (2018M-136)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: The Board and District officials effectively managed the financial … appropriations by an average of 9 percent over these years and did not include more than $3.7 million in intended … Board has not adopted comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans. District officials retained an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/romulus-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-stateEdwards-Knox Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Reserve Funds (2016M-151)
… transportation State aid procedures and reserve funds for the period July 1, 2012 through February 29, 2016. … The Edwards-Knox Central School District is located in the Towns of Canton, Clare, Edwards, Fine, Hermon, … bus purchases and did not establish procedures for doing so. The District did not appropriately establish, fund or use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/edwards-knox-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-reserve