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XI.5 Purchase Authorizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… FUNDS RESERVATION In most cases, the State agency is not required to create a funds reservation for anticipated … as needed, without OSC prior approval. OSC prior approval is required for any contract amendments, including renewals … contract letter format . The New York State Contract ID is assigned to the Purchase Authorization by the State agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi5-purchase-authorizationsWestchester County Department of Social Services - Contract Monitoring (2018M-35)
… Westchester County Department of Social Services Contract Monitoring 2018M35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/18/westchester-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-2018m-35Greater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
… properly planned, authorized contracts and accounted for the ongoing project. However, we found: While the … expenditures, she did not provide them to the Board for review. The claims auditor did not audit and approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/greater-amsterdam-school-district-capital-project-2022m-50Bradford Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-102)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/bradford-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-102Village of Granville - Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund (2018M-49)
Village of Granville Financial Condition of the Sewer Fund 2018M49
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/06/29/village-granville-financial-condition-sewer-fund-2018m-49King Center Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-61)
… or questionable computer use on six computers. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … training to personnel who use the School’s IT resources. In addition, we confidentially communicated key IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/20/king-center-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-61Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Real Property Leasing (2015M-312)
… of our audit was to examine BOCES officials’ process for leasing real property used to facilitate BOCES’ off-campus … option and, if so, analyze whether purchasing, rather than leasing, was the more cost-effective option. Key Recommendation Prior to leasing real property, perform a comprehensive cost-benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/05/13/broome-delaware-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-real-propertyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… through Medicare Advantage Plans. From a judgmental sample of 89 claims identified as high-risk, totaling … incorrect payments. Homes and Community Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and … funds and handling uncollectible accounts. Though sample results cannot be projected to the related populations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Report Examines Post-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
… which included a decrease of 1,603 individuals aged 50 or over (17%). The share of older incarcerated individuals … limits on parole revocations, and the legalization of cannabis. These changes may not have had as much of an impact … from 2018 to 2022, 84% (116) were for individuals aged 50 or older. Compassionate Release provides the board discretion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-report-examines-post-covid-trends-new-yorks-aging-prison-populationRichmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… January 1, 2012 through October 7, 2013. Background The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a … of the State, distinct and separate from the Town Richmond. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists of five … Richmond Fire District Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mNorth Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… fiscal year are $94.1 million, and funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Finding The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Town of Lebanon – Justice Court (2013M-247)
… March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Lebanon is located in Madison County and has a population of 1,332 residents. … failed to account for all moneys received, resulting in a $2,295 shortage in the Justice’s account. The Justice did not prepare monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/17/town-lebanon-justice-court-2013m-247Saranac Central School District – Payroll (2015M-298)
… for collecting employees’ time records; recording the hours worked or salaries to be paid; making changes to … records) to ensure that payments were based on the actual hours or days worked and Board-authorized hourly rates or … payrolls to ensure that payments are based on actual hours or days worked and Board-authorized hourly rates or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/saranac-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-298Putnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… The Putnam Valley Central School District is located in the Town of Putnam Valley in Putnam and Westchester Counties. The District, which … each year to pay these expenditures. This resulted in surplus fund balance, which exceeded the statutory limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135Software Management (2015-MR-3)
… three letter reports to the following community colleges: Corning Community College [pdf] , Finger Lakes Community … IT appropriations in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key Findings Corning Community College and Monroe Community College have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Town of Wayne – Justice Court (2013M-52)
… audit was to examine the financial activity of the Justice for the period January 1, 2010, to August 31, 2012. … The Town of Wayne is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 1,000. The Town is governed by … effective oversight of Court operations, resulting in a $2,910 shortage in the Justice’s account. The Justice did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-wayne-justice-court-2013m-52East Moriches Union Free School District - Budget Review (B7-15-5)
… County. Pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Laws of 2006, the State Legislature authorized the District to issue debt … obligations to fund operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-15-5Village of Suffern - Budget Review (B20-6-2)
… in metered water revenue and $2.67 million in sewer rent revenue. However, based on collections of water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-suffern-budget-review-b20-6-2DiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… equally, no matter how rich or how powerful, and that is why we will continue to take aggressive action against … Public corruption undermines faith in government, and that is why I have made cracking down on public corruption a top … repay the state $110,044 at his sentencing on Oct. 31, and is expected to receive 30 days in jail, five years probation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftOpinion 93-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member attending conference) GENERAL … a school district may authorize the incurrence and payment of the travel and lodging expenses of the spouse of a member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12