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Opinion 89-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Purchases through County … or substantially vary from the State contract. This is in reply to your inquiry concerning a purchase of equipment … clause allowing political subdivisions to participate in the contract award. You state that the State contract, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3Maximus, Inc.
… Maximus, Inc. (Maximus) to purchase approximately $170,000 in printing and copying equipment. Background DOH added $435 million in contract amendments for services outside the scope of the … of the contract to August 19, 2017. This is the fourth in a series of letters related to this contract. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/21/maximus-incTown of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
… Law Article 18, each invoice for repair work provided by the auto service corporations qualified as a contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-chemung-conflict-interest-2022m-176Grand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… The Board did not adopt a code of ethics, as required by law. A Commissioner had a prohibited interest in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… the employees who were issued keys or employees who are in possession of particular keys, leaving the school … Provide guidance and support to campus officials in designing and implementing a system of internal controls … the largest student and faculty population of any campus in the state, officials there were not open and responsive to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersDiNapoli: NYC Department for the Aging Faces Challenges Meeting Growing Home Care Needs
… and case management services to support older New Yorkers in maintaining their independence and remaining engaged in their communities, but is experiencing rising demand for … Department for the Aging can demonstrate how investing in these services helps prevent costly nursing home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-nyc-department-aging-faces-challenges-meeting-growing-home-care-needsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. She also wrote checks to herself from the fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsContract Submission System Guide for Public Authority Users
… the System generally reflect the functions a user performs in an organization and only allows the user to complete tasks … or compressed files types are prohibited (exe, dll, com, zip, tar, jar, etc.) Step 6 of 6 – Contract Submission … or compressed files types are prohibited (exe, dll, com, zip, tar, jar, etc.) Step 4 of 4 – Amendment Submission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-public-authority-usersMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… for more than 269,000 degree-credit students and 247,000 adult, continuing, and professional education students. MEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accountsDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… Brooklyn’s economy is expanding, adding jobs and businesses at a faster pace … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Business in Brooklyn is booming and people want to live there because of the … the high cost of housing, the borough’s overall economy is flourishing and is poised to keep growing." "There is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-39
… payment. Affected Employees Merit Step eligible employees in Bargaining Units 05 and 67 with a Pay Basis Code of ANN … or 4/2/09 (Administration) and may be submitted beginning in Pay Period 2L Background Chapter 114 of the Laws of 2008 … pay periods and does not need to be continuous. Job Rate in a higher graded or NS equated to grade position (on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-39-april-2009-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rentOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… 28, 2013, concluded that, while Empire State Development (ESD) made significant improvements in managing payments to … performance requirements. The recommendations were for ESD to better monitor its foreign office activities to ensure … incurred in the operation of foreign offices. Key Findings ESD has made some progress in addressing the issues we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followVendor File Advisory No. 7
… and procedures regarding vendor creation and maintenance in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). The SFS will be implementing changes in support of these policy and procedure changes effective in 2017 as described below. These changes include updates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/7-supplier-updatesCaledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… 2013. Background The Caledonia Fire Department is located in the Town of Caledonia in Livingston County, and is governed by a five-member Board … also monitor operations to ensure that the Department is in compliance with the by-laws. Maintain complete, current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialLakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… The Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1921 and provides fire protection and rescue operations to … as contracted by the District. The Department is operated in accordance with its by-laws, and is governed by a … all the Department’s cash receipts and disbursements in the online computerized financial software and preparing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overLe Roy Fire Department Inc. – Oversight of Fire Department Finances (2014M-025)
… Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 10, 2013. Background The Le Roy Fire … fire protection services to the Village and Town of Le Roy in Genesee County. The Board of Directors generally consists … Officers. We found that the Treasurer made $18,100 in questionable disbursements that were not supported by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/le-roy-fire-department-inc-oversight-fire-department-finances-2014m-025Warsaw Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-347)
… the Treasurer generally maintained appropriate financial records, the Board does not provide adequate oversight of … Board did not elect two members to audit the Treasurer’s records as required by the by-laws and did not audit bills or … Elect two members to audit the Treasurer’s financial records as authorized in the by-laws. Approve bills prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/01/31/warsaw-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District is governed by the Board … District’s extra-classroom activity fund recorded $72,645 in receipts and $70,470 disbursements. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomTown of Otto – Town Clerk and Tax Collector (2012M-214)
… January 1, 2009, to May 25, 2012. Background The Town of Otto is a rural community located in Cattaraugus County, with … Town of Otto Town Clerk and Tax Collector 2012M214 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/18/town-otto-town-clerk-and-tax-collector-2012m-214Town of Seneca Falls – Justice Court (2013M-89)
… 4, 2013. Background The Town of Seneca Falls is located in Seneca County, has a population of approximately 9,000 and … Board members. During 2012, the Court collected $324,790 in fines and surcharges. Key Findings The Justice was absent … performed, records reviewed, and the results of the audit in the Board minutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-seneca-falls-justice-court-2013m-89