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XI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… vendor with the unilateral right to terminate the contract for convenience. While there is no legal prohibition against … manipulate the bidding process by controlling the period for which the service is to be provided. In short, such a … vendor with the unilateral right to terminate the contract for convenience …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisionsDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… York State Police and Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown we exposed Hart’s fraud and she has been convicted of a … in partnership with Fulton County District Attorney Brown and the New York State Police. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementMinimum Qualifications - Auditors
… bright, capable individuals who will bring energy and commitment to its auditing programs. To begin a career … bachelor’s degree At least 24 credit hours in Accounting and/or Auditing For positions as a State Program Examiner … assessment, each candidate’s relevant education, training and experience will be evaluated and given a numerical score. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/qualifications-auditorsExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… life-to date amounts on the contract. Key Findings DDSOO staff did not comply with the requirements of the State … with an aggregate value of $809,950. Additionally, DDSOO staff inappropriately used PCards to pay for purchases valued … contracts. Key Recommendations Ensure DDSOO staff (i) adhere to the State Finance Law requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and …
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 properly … 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
… freeze, property tax relief, and school tax relief (i.e., STAR) credits (collectively referred to as credits) approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxSecurity Over Critical Systems
… Objective To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s (District) critical systems is … maintain, and operate reservoirs in the upper Hudson River and Black River watershed, including the Sacandaga, … To determine whether security over the Hudson RiverBlack River Regulating Districts District critical systems is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsCUNY 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-mechanicsVillage of Horseheads – Collections (2023M-169)
… deposited until we identified the discrepancy, or seven to 11 months after collection. The Board of Trustees (Board) … with New York State Village Law which required the Board to annually audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. … In March 2024, the Assistant Clerk pleaded guilty to attempted petit larceny and paid full restitution. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-collections-2023m-169Town of Pleasant Valley – Financial Management (2024M-158)
… were underestimated and expenditures were overestimated in the general and highway funds generating operating … that was not needed to fund operations, including $439,870 in the general fund for the audit period and $603,395 in four of the five years reviewed for the highway fund. …
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)
… volunteer manpower to operate the fire equipment and fire house owned by the Hughsonville Fire District. Gross receipts …
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)
… results of the Village’s fiscal activities to the public in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board did not: … required by GML Section 30 and Village Law Section 4-408. In addition, the CFO’s records were not properly maintained or recorded in a timely manner which created gaps or delays in preparing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-copenhagen-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-15Fillmore Central School District – Reserve Funds (2016M-386)
… District’s reservation of fund balance for the period July 1, 2013 through September 12, 2016. Background The Fillmore … of reserve balances. No evidence was provided to show that the funds retained in the debt reserve were ever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/06/fillmore-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2016m-386True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus – Employee Fingerprinting (2013M-286)
… did not have to obtain clearance. In addition, the former CEO did not have fingerprint records on file with OSPRA at … provided documentation that on June 14, 2013 the former CEO’s fingerprints were filed with OSPRA and cleared. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-west-campus-employeeTown of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… they appropriated unexpended surplus funds to keep the tax levy and user rates stable. However, this practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239Cayuga County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-5)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/27/cayuga-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-5Village of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… through September 30, 2014. Background The Village of Sag Harbor is located in the Towns of East Hampton and … Village of Sag Harbor Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations 2015M107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107Town of Potsdam – Justice Court (2014M-014)
… 5, 2013. Background The Town of Potsdam (Town) is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … and civil fees. During 2012, the Court reported $167,497 in fines, fees and surcharges to the Justice Court Fund. Key … exceeded the Justices’ total available cash, resulting in a cash shortage of $117,120 during the audit period. Fines …
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)
… had been either dismissed or paid, and one case was still pending. The Justice could not provide us with any … its proceedings. Periodically review and reconcile DMV’s pending ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/18/town-harmony-justice-court-2014m-004