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DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… or digital subscriber line (DSL) internet subscription as of 2023, with the Bronx having the highest share of households without access. “Having high-speed internet … too many households still don’t have a subscription. Many of New York City’s lowest income families still face a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycTown of Middlebury – Purchasing (2013M-212)
… bid as required by the policy. We compared the price that the Town paid with the State contract price and noted that the Town could have saved approximately … $424, which was from the vendor who quoted the lowest price. In 2012, the Highway Superintendent purchased air, oil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-middlebury-purchasing-2013m-212Village of Gowanda – Procurement (2013M-175)
… June 1, 2011, through April 26, 2013. Background The Village of Gowanda is located in Cattaraugus and Erie … Village of Gowanda Procurement 2013M175 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-gowanda-procurement-2013m-175Town of Franklin – Financial Condition (2018M-8)
… 1, 2016 through December 31, 2017. Background The Town of Franklin is located in Delaware County and has a population … Town of Franklin Financial Condition 2018M8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/23/town-franklin-financial-condition-2018m-8Town of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… through April 26, 2013. Background The Town of Lyndon is located in Cattaraugus County and has 700 residents. The Town is governed by a five-member elected Town Board, which comprises the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… Clerk did not maintain a complete and up-to-date record of the Board’s meetings. The Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims. Key Recommendations The Supervisor should maintain … The Board should conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
Town of Shandaken Payroll 2013M201
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Village of Malverne – Procurement (2017M-16)
… from the Clerk-Treasurer, which resulted in confirming POs (that is, a purchase order prepared after a purchase has … procurement policy requirement for the use of requisitions/POs prior to ordering goods and services. Restrict the use of confirming POs to exceptional situations, such as a documented emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-malverne-procurement-2017m-16Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… regular salaries and wages, overtime and payments to employees for unused leave accruals or other benefits upon … accounting for $7.0 million (74 percent) of the total. To properly control and account for these costs, Village … the compensation approved by the Village Board (Board) to which they are entitled, and time records adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Village of Islandia – Overtime (2023M-121)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Islandia (Village) officials properly approved, documented … our audit period, the Village paid eight employees a total of $149,964 in overtime that was not properly approved or … timecards. During the audit period: Ninety-five percent of the Village’s overtime was paid to the Fire Marshal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-islandia-overtime-2023m-121Village of Springville – Procurement (2016M-330)
… our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period June 1, 2014 through June 24, 2016. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $8.6 million. … Village’s procurement policy did not include procedures for procuring professional services. Village officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-springville-procurement-2016m-330Village of Ellicottville – Procurement (2016M-426)
… Village of Ellicottville is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately 375. The Village is … purchases exceeding the bid limits as required by statute and the procurement policy. Consider revising the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-ellicottville-procurement-2016m-426Village of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were purchased in accordance with the Village’s purchasing policy and applicable laws for the period June 1, 2015 through August 1, 2017. Background The Village of Blasdell is located in the Town of Hamburg in Erie County. The Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Village of Cambridge – Payroll (2015M-74)
… the correct gross pay. The Treasurer did not maintain leave accrual records for employees as directed by the Village’s … are properly authorized and approved. Ensure that leave accrual records for all employees are maintained and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/03/village-cambridge-payroll-2015m-74Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-9
… Operational Services Unit Agreement, employees assigned to winter maintenance shifts which require them to change their … not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of their winter maintenance shift. Agency Actions The agency must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-9-2006-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonVillage of Canajoharie – Procurement (2015M-36)
… are adhered to when purchasing goods or entering public works contracts in excess of the threshold established by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/15/village-canajoharie-procurement-2015m-36Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key … procurement policy. Officials did not always obtain quotes in compliance with the procurement policy. The Town may … policy and New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… SUNY’s System Administration established the Environmental Health & Safety Office (EHSO). The EHSO serves as a technical … for environmental management and occupational safety and health. Hazardous materials are defined and regulated in the … Work with campuses to improve controls over access, procurement, or accounting for hazardous materials as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has … City of Cohoes Purchasing 2014M192 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Village of Croton-on-Hudson – Payroll (2017M-200)
… worked. Consider adjusting the timesheet deadline so the payroll reflects actual hours worked. Develop more accurate … Village of CrotononHudson Payroll 2017M200 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/29/village-croton-hudson-payroll-2017m-200