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State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… inconvenienced by delays and cancellations, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … below the LIRR’s goal (94 percent). More than 4,600 trains have been late, cancelled or terminated during the first two … of the time (up from 15 percent in 2016). LIRR officials have said that operations are constrained by the limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… and used solely for the UPK program and that unspent funds are returned to the DOE. DOE generally agreed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityBaldwin Union Free School District – Non-instructional Overtime (2017M-128)
… approximately $68 million for the 2016-17 fiscal year, or 54 percent of the general fund budget, of which $9 million … Key Findings The District did not establish a policy or written procedures to ensure that all overtime hours … Recommendations The Board should adopt an overtime policy or written procedures that provide for preapproval of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/29/baldwin-union-free-school-district-non-instructional-overtime-2017m-128Orange County – Motor Vehicle Oversight (2015M-314)
… was to examine the County’s controls over motor vehicles for the period January 1, 2014 through July 29, 2015. … Legislature. The Department of Public Works is responsible for purchasing, monitoring and maintaining County vehicles. … The Department of General Services is responsible for auctioning County-owned vehicles. The 2015 total budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/15/orange-county-motor-vehicle-oversight-2015m-314Clarence Fire District – Purchasing (2016M-297)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, … 2015 through June 21, 2016. Background The Clarence Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/11/04/clarence-fire-district-purchasing-2016m-297Germantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… Germantown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Germantown and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Saratoga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-7)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $233 million in 2012. The County Department of Public Works is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/saratoga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-7Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-237)
… least six months, and 18 of the 111 were last used in 2013 or earlier. The District has not configured a banner message … Key Recommendations Review network user accounts, disable or remove any deemed unnecessary and establish procedures to ensure accounts no longer needed are disabled or removed in a timely manner. Configure all District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-237Gloversville Housing Authority – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-257)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s internal controls … did not establish policies and procedures to guide staff when processing claims, which were not audited prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/15/gloversville-housing-authority-selected-financial-operations-2015m-257U-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s travel expenditures for the period … adopted a resolution establishing a per diem rate of $100 to cover meals and incidental travel expenditures, which … trips, the District potentially could have saved up to $12,800 if discounted conference hotel rates were used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35Opinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION … payments are to be paid from moneys appropriated from taxes levied for the current fiscal year. This is in response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Wilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
… our audit was to review the Authority’s process over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. Background The Wilton Water and Sewer Authority is an independent public benefit … established by the State Legislature to serve residents and commercial entities with water and sewer services. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329Barker Central School District – Purchasing (2016M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s … 6, 2016. Background The Barker Central School District is located in the Town of Somerset, Niagara County. The … not contain formal guidance for acquiring and documenting price quotes for purchases below the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/barker-central-school-district-purchasing-2016m-208Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District – Procurement (2016M-264)
… audit was to examine the District’s purchasing practices for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $52.5 million. Key … The District’s purchasing policy does not provide guidance for soliciting competition when procuring professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/jamesville-dewitt-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-264Monroe-Woodbury Central School District – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… to be reasonable. The District’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/12/monroe-woodbury-central-school-district-budget-review-b6-13-6Contract Advisory No. 33
… Public Work Contractor Registration Guidance: Pursuant to Labor Law § 220-i, effective December 30, 2024, (i) … from commencing work on covered projects subject to Labor Law §§ 224-A and 224-D or other projects that are … Guide for Construction Contracts, Contract Amendments / Change Orders … Pursuant to Labor Law 220i effective December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/33-dol-public-work-contractor-registrySocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… care, and support institutional care, when appropriate. Funds to New York City The January Preliminary Plan includes … SSBG Uses, FY 2026 Preliminary Budget (in millions) SSBG Funds by Services FY 2025 FY 2026 ACS Preventive Services $ … time that children spend in foster care. In total, SSBG funds make up 27 percent of ACS’ planned spending for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantEast Islip Public Library – Cash Receipts (2017M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … cash register receipts or a cash log that indicates when and from whom payment was received, and the form (i.e., cash or check) in which receipts are received, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/22/east-islip-public-library-cash-receipts-2017m-223Smithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The District covers nearly 18 square miles and services approximately 50,000 residents with seven fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Opinion 97-18
… -- Improvement Districts (sale of real property of a county sewer district) -- Real Property (sale of real … 275: Pursuant to County Law, §215, real property acquired for a county sewer district, that is no longer needed for … sale of county property. County Law, §215(5) provides that when the board of supervisors determines that any county real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18