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Village of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… 24, 2016. Background The Village of Springville is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 4,300. … officials did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the requirements of the purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330Town of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)
… A County employee made 79 bank account transfers using an online banking profile totaling $427,704. Town officials did … Destroy signature stamps. Supervisor should authorize all online bank account transfers. Monitor check disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Public Water … PWS compliance as well as system and procedural controls. In addition, there are emerging contaminants with known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followTown of Berne – Procurement (2014M-147)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s purchasing practices for the period January 1, 2013 through … February 28, 2014. Background The Town of Berne is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 2,800. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-berne-procurement-2014m-147Town of Franklin – Financial Condition (2018M-8)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Town Board … 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. Background The Town of Franklin is located in Delaware County and has a population of approximately 2,400. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/23/town-franklin-financial-condition-2018m-8XI.2.G Submission and Retention of Bids/Proposals – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… When submitting to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) contract transactions requiring OSC approval, State agencies are required to submit the complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2g-submission-and-retention-bidsproposalsTown of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… process when purchasing goods or services, as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 103 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88Town of Gorham – Budgeting (2023M-181)
… did not develop and adopt realistic budgets, a financial plan or fund balance and reserve policies. As a result, the … levels and likely levied more taxes than necessary. From fiscal years 2020 through 2022, the Town-wide (TW) … accurate revenue and expenditure estimates. Develop a plan to reduce the amounts of excessive unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-budgeting-2023m-181XI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section outlines the process and documentation requirements for purchase order … State agency creation and submission of these transactions in the SFS as “OP” transactions. For guidance on creation and … direct submission of purchase orders to OSC for review. In order to submit a purchase order to OSC for review, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… Objectives To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) … aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed despite poor academic preparation and limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established … incidences of child abuse and maltreatment received by the SCR are referred to as “calls”). The SCR, established by New York Social Services Law, is available 24 hours a day, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followXI.14.A Publication of Procurement Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Newsletter," is intended to ensure the integrity of the state procurement process by providing for regular, centralized public notice of state … is due, except where a shorter period is authorized by law. The statute also provides for exemptions to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14a-publication-procurement-opportunitiesExclusion of Indebtedness for Sewage Facilities
… A.5056/S.6940 (Conrad/Martinez) – Relates to extending the exclusion of indebtedness contracted for sewage … facilities. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to extending the exclusion of indebtedness contracted for sewage facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/exclusion-indebtedness-sewage-facilitiesVillage of Earlville – Collections (2024M-128)
… timely deposits, the Village has an increased risk that funds could be lost or misappropriated without detection. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/10/village-earlville-collections-2024m-128Village of Sloan – Clerk-Treasurer (2024M-109)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Sloan (Village) Clerk-Treasurer recorded and reported financial transactions accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings Although the … accurately, transactions were not always recorded in a timely manner. The Clerk-Treasurer also did not provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/15/village-sloan-clerk-treasurer-2024m-109Town of Lapeer – Budgeting (2024M-127)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Lapeer (Town) Town Board (Board) developed and … realistic budgets. As a result, unrestricted fund balance in these funds increased to levels between 85 and 182 percent … determined that estimated revenues were underestimated in the general and highway funds, and budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-lapeer-budgeting-2024m-127Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… Projects (Report 2017-S-60 ). About the Program Empire State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for … and fiscal benefits. ESD supports high-tech sectors by providing loans and grants and administering tax credit … and/or Buffalo Billion portfolio to ensure that taxpayer money was effectively spent and was producing the intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followVillage of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-7)
… officials because it is available for appropriation to reduce taxes, fund one-time expenditures and other uses. … the end of the 2023-24 fiscal year, which was sufficient to fund the upcoming fiscal year’s budget appropriations for … written multiyear financial or capital plans that would have assisted the Board and officials in developing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/05/09/village-leicester-financial-management-2025m-7Town of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-2)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Leicester (Town) Board (Board) effectively managed fund … estimate revenues and appropriations in the 2025 budget, which will likely result in operating surpluses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-leicester-financial-management-2025m-2Town of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… and good business practices? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – January 31, 2025 Understanding the Program Generally, … manner is to seek competition that is often required by New York State law or by locally adopted policy. One of the goals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13