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Town of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always seek … required, when purchasing goods or obtaining professional services. Of the purchases totaling $455,792 from 35 vendors … providers we examined, Town officials purchased goods and services totaling $299,046 from 21 vendors and nine providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… 1, 2012 through February 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077Town of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Warrensburg is located in Warren County, has a population of approximately 4,100 and … Key Findings The Town’s purchasing policy was adopted in 1992 and has not been reviewed or adopted annually as … policy annually. Ensure that competitive bids are obtained in accordance with the purchasing policy. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96Town of Villenova – Purchasing (2014M-52)
… The Town of Villenova is located in Chautauqua County and is governed by a five member elected Town Board. Its … purchases. Purchase prices were not always verified and certain contracts were not authorized by Board … compliance with the adopted purchasing policy. Award bids and authorize the use of State or county bids by Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-villenova-purchasing-2014m-52Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… 02/2026 Utility Companies 08/2024 New York State Government Information Child Support 01/2026 … Federal Court Funds 11/2025 Public Assistance 08/2024 State Agencies 02/2026 State Institutions (Hospitals, Correctional Facilities, etc.) … all types of entities that report unclaimed funds to the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsTown of Carmel - Procurement (2019M-179)
… procurement policy does not provide a clear method for procuring professional services. The Town procured … The Town did not obtain the required number of quotes for 34 purchases totaling $59,426, a proposal for one purchase totaling $13,404 or competitively bid three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/04/03/town-carmel-procurement-2019m-179Oversight of Public Water Systems (Follow-Up)
… with known adverse health effects that the Department continues to study to determine whether maximum limits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/oversight-public-water-systems-followTown of Berne – Procurement (2014M-147)
… February 28, 2014. Background The Town of Berne is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 2,800. … update the policies annually. Tested purchases were made in compliance with the procurement policy. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-berne-procurement-2014m-147Town of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
The purpose of our audit was to determine if Town officials established effective internal controls over payroll for the period January 1 2013 through July 31
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289Oversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… smoke detectors, dirty bathroom vents, a loaded power strip plugged into another loaded power strip, missing outlet covers, and water-damaged ceilings with possible mold. We reviewed 15 Services Plans for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthTown of Mooers - Procurement (2020M-55)
… Objective Determine whether Town officials procured goods and services in accordance with Board policy and applicable statutory requirements. Key Findings Of the … million that were entered into during the audit period and exceeded the competitive bidding threshold, one purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/05/town-mooers-procurement-2020m-55Town of Johnstown – Payroll (2014M-55)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Johnstown is located in Fulton County, has a population of approximately 7,100 and … to leave time. Employees did not record their work time in a consistent manner. Key Recommendations Enforce the … and procedures for employees’ paid leave and review all payrolls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/03/town-johnstown-payroll-2014m-55Town of Rushford - Procurement (2020M-43)
… were procured in accordance with the Town’s procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key Findings Of 59 payments … of quotes prior to being made. The Town’s procurement policy does not require the solicitation of competition, such … Recommendations Follow competitive bidding statutes and policy requirements. Revise the procurement policy or adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/06/12/town-rushford-procurement-2020m-43Town of Mooers – Payroll (2014M-087)
… by the employee and their supervisor. The Supervisor’s secretary performed virtually all payroll functions without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-mooers-payroll-2014m-087Village of Delhi - Disbursements (2019M-204)
… a misdemeanor, and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the Village’s insurance deductible with a one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/31/village-delhi-disbursements-2019m-204DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… Despite projections for healthy gains in tax receipts and continued growth in the economy, the State Fiscal Year … for Medicaid beneficiaries, providers, local governments and the state budget. DiNapoli also raised concerns about … Despite projections for healthy gains in tax receipts and continued growth in the economy the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the health of honey bee pollinators to prevent and mitigate harmful … managed pollinators are critically important to the health of New York State’s environment and agricultural economy. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesTown of Benson - Disbursements (2019M-54)
… Supervisor established adequate control procedures over check disbursements and bank account transfers. Key Findings … profile totaling $427,704. Town officials did not monitor check disbursements or bank account transfers. The Board … authorize all online bank account transfers. Monitor check disbursements and bank account transfers. Perform an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-benson-disbursements-2019m-54Oversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Children and Family Services’ (OCFS) mission is to serve New York’s public by promoting the safety, permanency, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilities-followThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… pain of the pandemic is a dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported in New York State during 2020, according … times the figure of a decade earlier. Whether identity theft involves credit cards, bank accounts, business or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theft