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XI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… (LM) is an agreement established by the Office for General Service (OGS) to meet multiple State agencies’ space needs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsVillage of Candor – Fund Balance (2017M-148)
… May 31, 2017. Background The Village of Candor is located in the Town of Candor in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 850. … Although fund balance declined by $117,000 (35 percent) in 2016-17, the balance as of May 31, 2017 was $213,000, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/10/27/village-candor-fund-balance-2017m-148Riverhead Central School District – Vendor Master File (2017M-139)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the vendor master file for the … Riverhead Central School District is located in the Towns of Brookhaven, Riverhead and Southampton in Suffolk County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/22/riverhead-central-school-district-vendor-master-file-2017m-139Erie County Water Authority – Information Technology (2018M-9)
… and protected information technology assets used in its business environment against unauthorized use, access … Authority is a public benefit corporation established in 1949, providing water supply to approximately 550,000 … has 696 network user accounts that have not been used in the last six months, with 75 accounts that have not logged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/04/erie-county-water-authority-information-technology-2018m-9Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… of New York Charter Schools (SANY) has school buildings in the City of Syracuse and the Town of Geddes in Onondaga County, the City of Utica in Oneida County and the Town of Frankfort in Herkimer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsCity of Yonkers – Payroll (2017M-212)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials … 1, 2015 through February 14, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately 200,800. The City is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/02/city-yonkers-payroll-2017m-212Sherrill City School District – Reserve Funds (2017M-247)
… determine whether the Board properly established reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels for the period … The Board has not adopted policies for any of its reserve funds other than its health insurance reserve. The tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/02/sherrill-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2017m-247Town of Lincklaen – Board Oversight (2017M-37)
… 16, 2016. Background The Town of Lincklaen is located in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 400. … Key Findings The Town accumulated significant fund balance in the general and highway town-wide funds without clear … balance policy and use excess funds as a financing source in a manner that benefits Town residents. Perform annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-lincklaen-board-oversight-2017m-37Town of Busti – Taxpayer Equity (2015M-349)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials were properly budgeting … Key Recommendations Review statutory requirements relating to the allocation of highway expenditures and adopt budgets … funds. Correct prior year accounting errors relating to the improper recording of financial activity between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-busti-taxpayer-equity-2015m-349Examination of Island Peer Review Organization
… C027596. These expenses included more than $112,000 in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine whether these subcontractor expenses were in compliance with the contract and related subcontractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationTown of Victory – Justice Court (2013M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s … January 1, 2012, to February 1, 2013. Background The Town of Victory is located in Cayuga County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2013/04/26/town-victory-justice-court-2013m-66Holland Patent Central School District – Access to the Student Information System (2016M-326)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials … Patent Central School District is located in the Towns of Deerfield, Floyd, Marcy, Remsen, Steuben, Trenton and Western in Oneida County and the Town of Russia in Herkimer County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/holland-patent-central-school-district-access-student-information-systemHancock Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-236)
… The Board President (President) did not publicly disclose, in writing, his deemed interest in the oral agreement between his business and the … Key Recommendations The President should disclose, in writing, his deemed interest in the oral agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/03/hancock-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-236Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… debt reserve funds. Taxpayers might have realized $775,000 in cumulative tax savings if the Board maintained the same … officials should: Ensure unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with statute. Adopt realistic budgets based on … to pay related debt. District officials disagreed with us in many instances; however, they indicated they plan to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Niskayuna No. 2 Fire District – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-73)
… separate from the Town of Niskayuna and Schenectady County in which it is located. The District is governed by an … number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses and accurately record volunteer … activities. District officials did not review the entries in the computer program unless the points earned as indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/31/niskayuna-no-2-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2015m-73State Police Bulletin No. SP-41
… Affected Employees Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62 Payment Date Payment will be made in a separate check Administration pay period 4L, check dated … of the Laws of 2001 provides that employees who are active in Bargaining Unit 62 on 4/1/01 shall receive $177 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-41-equipment-allowance-payment-employees-represented-nys-policeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1164
… OSC Actions OSC will automatically increase the biweekly deduction for Dues (Code 491) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 495). … regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. Questions regarding the Dues and Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1164-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationTown of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… bookkeepers, who performed all financial duties, including online banking. The Town Board (Board) did not adopt written … and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. In 2020, the former bookkeeper received … and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements and online banking. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Olean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… addition, the Board and District officials did not: Adopt a comprehensive written reserve fund policy or transparently fund reserves. Take appropriate action to address overfunded reserves. Funding reserves at levels … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action . Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… did not seek competition for most professional services in accordance with District policy. District officials: Paid … for professional services or did not seek competition in a timely manner, officials cannot assure taxpayers that services were procured in the most economical way and without favoritism. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6