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DiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, sole trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), today announced that he has directed divestment from Russian companies and continued his prohibition of any further investments in … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli sole trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsTown of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… and highway funds’ adopted budgets for the 2013 fiscal year are $173,604 and $383,966, respectively. Key Findings We … Town expenditures and found 17 discrepancies totaling $8,450. Specifically, 10 checks totaling approximately $6,900 … audit of the Supervisor’s records for the 2011 fiscal year. Key Recommendations Periodically compare the approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Town of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… configure network and computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… levied $37.6 million more in taxes than was necessary to fund budgeted expenditures, over the four-year audit … for the six major funds reviewed. Town officials failed to monitor the annual budget timely, resulting in the Board … the year and make necessary budget amendments prior to a budget line becoming over expended. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the … which non-price factors can be considered, did not adhere to best value requirements. Key Recommendations Ensure that … in accordance with statute. Provide guidance relating to the best value method as an alternative for awarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228DiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… sufficient oversight and accountability, including $1.6 billion in capital grants. The budget also eliminates the … tax receipts that were initially expected to increase 10.6% in the current fiscal year have grown by 31.2% … on high-income earners, increased corporate franchise tax rates, the creation of a new pass-through entity tax and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations in our initial audit report, Administration of Mitchell-Lama … Housing Program units were assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established waiting lists. The … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… through February 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a population of approximately 6,000 residents. The Town is governed by a five-member elected Town Board comprised of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Town of Minden – Budgeting (2014M-366)
… the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Minden is located in Montgomery County and includes the Village of Fort Plain within its boundaries. The Town, which is governed by an elected five-member Town Board, has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/29/town-minden-budgeting-2014m-366Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s practices regarding adopting, … unrealistic budgets and relied on one-time revenues to fund operations. The Board did not approve budget line … through 2014 fiscal years, allowing various budget lines to be overspent. While the Supervisor provided the Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109Town of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… of Corning (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials … A one year mowing contract was awarded for $26,000 to a company owned by a Board member’s sons even though the … seeking competition. Although the Board was required to document its rationale for awarding the contract to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express … petty cash payments will involve small amounts required for infrequent purchases, such as office supplies. The amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… Objectives To determine whether the State Education Department’s (Department) Bureau of … have sufficient resources prior to initial licensing; and whether the Bureau is adequately monitoring schools and utilizing its … To determine whether the State Education Departments Bureau of Proprietary School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsTown of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)
… $375,916 and instead, allowed a County employee to use a stamp to affix his signature to the checks. A County employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Public Water Systems
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… Law) by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The Board also exceeded … Law (GML) by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than … on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… to OPWDD, as of February 2021, these four DDSOs had a fleet of about 455 vehicles. About 134 of the 455 vehicles … be used only for official State business, and OPWDD’s Fleet Management Policy (Policy) requires that a vehicle use … initial audit found OPWDD lacks sufficient controls over fleet vehicle management at the four NYC DDSOs to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followTown of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… County and has 700 residents. The Town is governed by a five-member elected Town Board, which comprises the Town … did not retain them or attach them to the claim for review by the Board prior to payment. Key Recommendations Adopt and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Village of Unadilla – Budgeting (2013M-143)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s budgeting practices for the period of June 1, 2011, to March 13, 2013. Background The Village of … Village of Unadilla Budgeting 2013M143 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-unadilla-budgeting-2013m-143Village of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the Board and Mayor properly … June 1, 2011 to July 16, 2012. Background The Village of Richmondville is located in Schoharie County. The Village … Village of Richmondville Disbursements 2012M178 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178