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City of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing process for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has approximately 16,200 residents. The … and six elected councilpersons. Budgeted appropriations for fiscal year 2014 total approximately $18.2 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Town of Sheridan – Disbursements (2023M-101)
… The Town Board’s (Board’s) lack of oversight resulted in the following errors and exceptions occurring without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-disbursements-2023m-101Village of Malverne – Procurement (2017M-16)
… from the Clerk-Treasurer, which resulted in confirming POs (that is, a purchase order prepared after a purchase has … procurement policy requirement for the use of requisitions/POs prior to ordering goods and services. Restrict the use of confirming POs to exceptional situations, such as a documented emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-malverne-procurement-2017m-16Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… According to Department officials, the ERP is one of many tools that may be useful in responding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plansVillage of Tivoli – Procurement (2015M-79)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement … June 1, 2013 through July 7, 2014. Background The Village of Tivoli is located in the Town of Red Hook, Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/10/village-tivoli-procurement-2015m-79Village of Shortsville – Board Oversight (2015M-5)
… Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial operations and financial condition for the period June 1, 2013 through … is located in the Town of Manchester, Ontario County, and has a population of approximately 1,440. The Village is … provide for an annual audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s books and reports. Village officials consistently adopted budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-shortsville-board-oversight-2015m-5Village of Canajoharie – Procurement (2015M-36)
… audit was to review the Village’s procurement practices for the period June 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Village of Canajoharie is located in the Town of Canajoharie in Montgomery County, and has a … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total approximately $3.4 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/15/village-canajoharie-procurement-2015m-36Village of Cambridge – Payroll (2015M-74)
… 31, 2014. Background The Village of Cambridge is located in the Town of Cambridge, Washington County, and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/03/village-cambridge-payroll-2015m-74Village of Monticello – Payroll (2022M-59)
Determine whether Village of Monticello Village officials ensured that payroll and payrollrelated benefits were paid properly
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/11/18/village-monticello-payroll-2022m-59Selected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… their employees for at least 2 months after receiving payment. The ERG application period was open from March 17, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… Department competitively awards grant funding to schools for projects based on several factors including … measures to determine the success of each project. For example, recipients may use funds to hire farm-to-school … grant recipient enters into a contract with the Department for eligible projects, which align to the goals of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… applicable codes, laws, and rules for construction site safety. The audit covered the period from January 2018 … or demolition operations to institute and maintain safety measures necessary to safeguard the public and property. DOB inspectors respond to incidents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safetyTown of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
… when procuring professional services and purchases subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings Officials did not always … for tires than prices bid. Had Town policies been adhered to, competition would have been sought, approvals likely … with all individuals and firms that provide these services to the Town and ensure that prices paid for services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/23/town-hempstead-procurement-2022m-63Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Report 2009-N-9). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued March 29, 2011, … of students discharged from City public high schools, in accordance with guidelines from the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followXIV.14.I Treatment of Infrastructure Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
Infrastructure consists of roads bridges curbs and gutters streets sidewalks drainage systems lighting systems historic monuments and similar assets that are immovable and of value only to the State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14i-treatment-infrastructure-assetsXIV.14.F Valuation of Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… but are not limited to, the following: Land: Original contract price Brokers' commissions Legal fees for examining … of purchase if payable by purchaser Buildings: Original contract price of cost of construction Expenses incurred in … information is collected from OGS Design and Construction, State University Construction Fund and the Dormitory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14f-valuation-capital-assetsOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… school bus drivers, monitors, and attendants with the required initial and annual refresher trainings. To carry out … across the State were qualified and had completed required training. Further, auditor reviews of driver, … was missing. Moreover, during the 3-year period from July 2016 to June 2019, the Department utilized only a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followTown of Stockport – Disbursements (2013M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly … checks totaling $6,257 were issued and paid but were not on abstracts, and the Town could not account for five checks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/27/town-stockport-disbursements-2013m-216Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… so that they could take appropriate action. Employee healthcare contribution rates were miscalculated, resulting in employees paying incorrect amounts for their healthcare benefits. We found errors in general fund employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201