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Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether the County Treasurer’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
… was -0.52 percent, bringing the Fund’s estimated value to $178.3 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “On the … always, our diversified investment allocation positions us to maximize long-term value.” The Fund's positive performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… an increase of 12.2% or nearly $604 million compared to the same quarter last year, according to a new report issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. … below double-digits. “Local sales tax collections continue to show positive results, but the lower growth in June bears …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… fee is added. Tolls by Mail that aren’t paid in 30 days trigger a warning notice and a $5 fine. If it’s still not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesOpinion 90-45
… efficiency or economy will be served. This is in reply to your letter requesting our opinion on the propriety of a proposed resolution to standardize on a particular make and size of loader tires. The reasons recited in the proposed resolution to support standardization are that it is desirous "to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-45Opinion 2005-7
… Law §198(3)(b) generally provides that a town board may permit any person or corporation owning real property outside … prescribed by the board. The town board may not permit such outside use if the use will reduce the water … must first be obtained ( id .). There are also additional permit requirements in section 15-1501(1) of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7Opinion 93-21
… (procedures for sale of) REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for to sell fire truck in fire district) -- Permissive (need for to sell fire truck in fire district) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- … best price or maximum financial benefits, it may resolve to sell by negotiated sale subject to applicable referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-21Audit Response Timeframe
… Timeframe – A.11012 Rules (Peoples-Stokes) – Relates to the timeframe for the implementation of recommendations … Relates to the timeframe for the implementation of recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/audit-response-timeframeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2205
… No. 70 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with updated guidance when issuing … Affected Employees: Employees deemed eligible to receive a payroll correction by their agency are … Although every effort is made by agencies and OSC to ensure State employees are paid accurately and on time, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2205-updated-guidance-issuing-payroll-correctionsAudit Response Timeframe
… Laws of 2019 – A.7794 (Titus) / S.5448 (Skoufis) – Relates to the timeframe for the implementation of recommendations … Relates to the timeframe for the implementation of recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/audit-response-timeframe-0New York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… Objective To determine whether participating organizations and members … for the purpose of providing health insurance benefits to State government employees, retirees, and their … and public authorities (herein collectively referred to as participating organizations). NYSHIP covers over 1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverageNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members
… Objective To determine whether CVS Health paid pharmacy claims for … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local … Service (Civil Service) has contracted with CVS Health to administer the prescription drug program. From January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleWadsworth Center Environmental Laboratory Approval Program
… Objective To determine whether Wadsworth Center is adequately … analyses. Accurate laboratory test results are essential to health assessment and disease or environmental exposure … Accreditation Program (NELAP). ELAP standards conform to standards NELAC adopted for implementation in July 2003. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/wadsworth-center-environmental-laboratory-approval-programPre-Audit - State Insurance Fund
… Legislative Session 2017-2018: A.10616 (Simon) – Relates to the pre-audit of expenditures from the state insurance … Relates to the preaudit of expenditures from the state insurance fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/pre-audit-state-insurance-fund-0Contract Advisory No. 21
… Pre-Encumbering Contracts Converted During the EE1 Upgrade to SFS 9.2 and Correcting Off-Contract Payments Guidance: The … the Statewide Financial System (SFS), advises Agencies to complete the processes summarized below as soon as possible, and prior to upcoming Fiscal Year End. Update and Pre-Encumber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/21-reminder-update-and-pre-encumber-contracts-converted-during-ee1-october-2015Lansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not always seek competition to procure goods and services. As a result, they may not have … Update the procurement policy and related procedures to include detailed guidance for procuring goods and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213Tonawanda City School District - Procurement (2023M-108)
… (GML) Section 103 and may have paid more than necessary for goods and services. The Board and District officials: Procured 167 interactive panels for $684,132 without obtaining competitive bids as required … or request proposals in accordance with District policies for 23 purchases totaling $102,378. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/tonawanda-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-108Town 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-93Madison County – Temporary Courthouse Lease and Renovations (2019M-41)
… more than $1.5 million to a limited liability company (LLC) to lease and renovate temporary courthouse space for a … and renovate the temporary courthouse space. Paid the LLC a $500,000 deposit before any renovation work was … Paid approximately $131,000 in renovation claims to the LLC without adequate supporting documentation. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/01/08/madison-county-temporary-courthouse-lease-and-renovations-2019m-41Town of Cortlandville - Improving Private Property (2018M-219)
… Objective Determine whether the use of Town resources to improve private property was appropriate and properly … Key Finding Town officials inappropriately spent $22,600 to improve and maintain a Board member’s property with no … of this arrangement and consult with the Town attorney as to whether it may be appropriate to recoup the initial costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-cortlandville-improving-private-property-2018m-219