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DiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… and rising sea levels that threaten both coastal and inland communities,” DiNapoli said. “Local governments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsTown of Cohocton – Procurement (2025M-13)
… Obtain the minimum number of required quotes for credit card purchases totaling approximately $21,000. When officials … goods and services are not obtained at a favorable cost, free from favoritism or for appropriate purchases. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/03/town-cohocton-procurement-2025m-13Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)
… and, because some funds were held for substantial amounts of time before they were deposited, collections were not … itemized to clearly identify the quantity or cost of items purchased. These errors and discrepancies occurred … ECA funds to verify the accuracy and completeness of the records and activity as the Board required. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136Seaford Union Free School District – Capital Assets (2024M-112)
… as an asset that has a useful life of more than one year. It can include everything from furniture, vehicles, … the District’s inventory list of capital assets included 7,788 assets at a total cost of $65.2 million, including 5,960 IT assets at a total cost of $6.7 million. Audit Summary District officials did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/21/seaford-union-free-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-112City of Poughkeepsie – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-30-F)
… has approximately 33,000 residents. The City is governed by an elected Mayor and an eight member elected Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/01/city-poughkeepsie-audit-follow-2013m-30-fEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) takes adequate … motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and enforces its requirements. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2016 through October 3, 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time … goals of the Climate Act strive to improve quality of life for New Yorkers, protect the environment, and strengthen … allowed to transfer their project applications to ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsV.1 Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance Overview and Policies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… and analysis of statewide financial information. It helps ensure information is straightforward; flexible and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v1-chart-accounts-coa-governance-overview-and-policiesVIII.1.D Hybrid Journal Entries – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… For State agencies that do not use the Billing module in SFS to create interagency bills, Hybrid … expenditure and revenue account codes and are submitted in the General Ledger module. As a general rule hybrid journal … For State agencies that do not use the Billing module in SFS to create interagency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1d-hybrid-journal-entriesDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… the SK Inc. contract to ensure that payments are made only for necessary services that are actually rendered, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial report, … largest urban university in the United States, consisting of 24 institutions. The CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and … To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-tool-followAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… related financial terms for the building space needed for school operations and the effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The School is located in the City of Albany. The School is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185IX.7.E Disaster Assistance – IX. Federal Grants
… The Disaster Assistance Accounting process will be used each time there is … of costs to the DHS01 GLBU and central disaster assistance programs and another will be created to support … The Disaster Assistance Accounting process will be used each time there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7e-disaster-assistanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1144
… Confidential State Police BU18 Management Confidential Environmental Facilities Corporation BU34 Management … BAL Balance of Contract CON Contract Pay Regular Earnings FEE Fee FRC Fee – Retirement Credit GEO Geographic Pay IPF … Pay Earnings Codes, it may be necessary to submit an adjustment in order to calculate the correct deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1144-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-designated-management-orState Agencies Bulletin No. 1142
… creating the Additional Pay record for those employees who do not meet the criteria in the Automatic Set Up section but … following actions: Create the D4P record for employees who do not meet the criteria in the Automatic Set Up section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1142-2012-2013-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-represented-public-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1108
… creating the Additional Pay record for those employees who do not meet the criteria in the Automatic Set Up section but … following actions: Create the D1M record for employees who do not meet the criteria in the Automatic Set Up section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1108-2011-2012-deficit-reduction-plan-employees-designated-management-orState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the purchasing agent’s electronic signature. City of Glens Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training … not provided to all employees and any elected officials. Of the 30 total individuals tested (23 selected employees and … SHP training, they did not maintain reliable records of who completed the training or ensure everyone who should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2Opinion 99-13
… structure is unheated and seasonal) -- Rates (requirements for building permit fees) TOWN LAW, §§130(1), 138, 261; EXECUTIVE LAW, §381: Town permit fees must bear a direct relation to the costs of … Whether a town may impose a higher building permit fee for structures that would have no heat and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13City of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… that the former Director properly deposited receipts and that disbursements were for appropriate Department … The City of Binghamton is located in Broome County and has 47,400 residents. The seven-member Common Council is … to retire from his position as the Director of Parks and Recreation in March 2013 but resigned on November 27, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsOpinion 88-59
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (authority to pay village justice the salary of acting village justice); (retroactive payment); (salary increase for village justice) VILLAGE JUSTICE -- Acting Justice (appointment … Whether the village justice may be paid the salary budgeted for the acting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-59