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XI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will not approve a contract that provides the vendor with the unilateral right to terminate the contract for convenience. While there is no legal prohibition … a vendor with the unilateral right to terminate a contract can create a situation in which all vendors are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisionsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… service and paid back over $35,000 which she stole from property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "This should serve … said. “Thanks to my office’s work with the New York State Police and Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementCUNY Bulletin No. CU-657
… Supervisor of Mechanics. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the title of Supervisor of Mechanics are affected. … Electrical Workers for retroactive increases for employees in the title of Supervisor of Mechanics. This determination … rate chart and additional information are contained in the Carmelo Batista, Jr. memorandum dated April 9, 2019. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-657-cuny-2019-rate-increase-supervisor-mechanicsTown of Potsdam – Justice Court (2014M-014)
… 16,000. The Town Court has jurisdiction over vehicle and traffic, criminal, civil and small claims cases brought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/10/town-potsdam-justice-court-2014m-014Town of Harmony – Justice Court (2014M-004)
… 1, 2012 through December 24, 2013. Background The Town of Harmony is located in Chautauqua County and is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004Examination of Procurement Card Payments
… Disabilities Long Island Developmental Disabilities State Operations Office (DDSOO) complied with New York State Finance Law requirements and guidance on the use of … 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background Pursuant to State Finance Law §112, agency contracts over $50,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… not for legitimate business purposes or lacked adequate assurance that the charge was solely for legitimate business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesBright Start Pediatric Services, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Bright Start Pediatric Services, LLC (Bright Start) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … covered the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. Background Bright Start provides preschool special education services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/bright-start-pediatric-services-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax freeze, … complied with New York State tax laws and regulations. Our Office examined refunds processed by the Department of … determinations are made using the appropriate tax year’s income. Continue working with our Office to identify and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxCUNY Bulletin No. CU-656
… for Elevator Mechanics Affected Employees CUNY employees in the title of Elevator Mechanic Background A Consent … of Teamsters for retroactive increases for employees in the title of Elevator Mechanic. This determination covers … rate chart and additional information are contained in the Carmelo Batista, Jr. memorandum dated May 15, 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-656-cuny-2019-rate-increases-elevator-mechanicsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and effectively." Morris-Eaton Central School District – Online Banking (Madison County) The board did not adopt an … also examined 73 invoices totaling $105,728 requiring quotes and found 64 invoices totaling $44,956 in which no quotes were documented. Vestal Central School District – Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… did not always comply with DOT’s requirement for an annual interim inspection if the repairs are not completed. Further, … College of Westchester Tuition Assistance Program (2015-T-5) Auditors determined that the procedures used by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Monticello Joint Fire District and the Town of Orchard Park . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … transactions without adequate oversight. Town of Orchard Park – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (Erie County) The … Monticello Joint Fire District and the Town of Orchard Park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… during the audit period. There were no recommendations in this audit. Town of Saranac – Town Clerk Operations … record, deposit, remit and report all collections received in a timely and accurate manner. The board did not annually … the town clerk was arrested and charged with falsifying business records in the first degree, corrupting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… approved prior to payment, supported or accounted for in a timely manner. In addition, school officials are using debit cards for cash … School District – Financial Operations (Tioga County) In the sample auditors reviewed, 30 claims (11 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Village of Horseheads – Collections (2023M-169)
… Department (Cemetery) collections and Code Enforcement permit collections totaling $71,992 were deposited an average … required the Board to annually audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. The last audit was conducted in 2018. The Comptroller’s Office commenced a separate investigation into the possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-collections-2023m-169Town of Pleasant Valley – Financial Management (2024M-158)
… Board did not adopt a fund balance policy and lacked a plan on how the funds will be used. As a result, there was no … significant fund balances. Did not adopt a long-term plan or reserve policy that provided transparency to … on available current data and historical trends. Develop a plan to use excess fund balance to benefit taxpayers. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-pleasant-valley-financial-management-2024m-158Hughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… for the procurement of goods and services, credit card use, cash receipts, cash disbursements or the audit of … bank accounts in a timely manner or issue press-numbered duplicate receipts. Fund-raising deposits were less than … monthly bank reconciliations in a timely manner and issue duplicate press-numbered receipts. Establish internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/02/hughsonville-fire-company-financial-activities-2014m-201Village of Copenhagen – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-15)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village … (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officers’ (CFO) … of Copenhagen Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officers CFO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-copenhagen-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-15Cortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… controls over the Department’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through November 8, 2013. … Fire Department is located in Cortland County. It is operated in accordance with its by-laws and governed by … and procedures, or adopt a code of ethics. The by-laws do not include any detailed financial procedures that would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3