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Seeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-procurement-062624.pdfOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program (2024-S-2)
To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) is adequately monitoring the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24s2.pdfIX.8.A Accounting for Federal Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… There are two main reasons for processing refunds in AP: When the refund relates to a contract payment, the … is received on a closed award, an agency is more limited in their options on how to process the refund. An award may be considered closed in two instances: It is closed on the federal system. It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8a-accounting-federal-refundsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for June and July
… is released by the committee to assist participants in the municipal bond market. It is contingent upon execution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-june-and-julyOpinion 88-40
… COOPERATION - Municipal Funds (allocation of moneys held for joint service); (audit of claims for joint service) -- Youth Programs (delegation of control … in a joint service need not be directly responsible for the immediate control and supervision of a joint service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-40Opinion 2002-16
… that publicity fund monies may be used, for example, to pay a chamber of commerce, pursuant to contract, an amount to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16DiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… government workforce reached more than 300,000 employees in June of 2024, the first year-over-year increase since the … remain understaffed, resulting in critical services being impacted, according to a new report released today by … of City Fiscal Year (CFY) 2024, but staffing at the city Law Department (1,396), Fire Department (17,095), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyOpinion 97-15
… generally authorized to adopt local laws, not inconsistent with the Constitution or a general law, relating to its … it is to function. Charter laws need not be consistent with general or special laws except as provided in Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15Opinion 88-17
… no city, town or village has authority, as a condition for approval of a subdivision plat, to compel dedication of … a developer to dedicate a portion of land in the plat for public parks? In 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 154, this … board may require a subdivider to set aside park land for public use, or to make a payment in lieu thereof, even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-17Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME … (HTFC). HTFC’s Office of Community Renewal receives federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-105
… To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the 2006 calendar year. Affected Employees Employees in bargaining units listed below who receive a paycheck or direct deposit advice statement dated November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-105-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-ucs-employeesIslip Terrace Fire District – Claims Audit and Payroll (2015M-49)
… and separate from the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, which is governed by an … to use a time clock, and employees were not required to sign and certify the accuracy of the hours reported on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/29/islip-terrace-fire-district-claims-audit-and-payroll-2015m-49County of Cortland – Departmental Operations (2013M-157)
… to examine the County’s departmental financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through December 12, 2012. Background Cortland County is located in central New York State and has a population of … Chairman of the Board. The County’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year are $123.1 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/13/county-cortland-departmental-operations-2013m-157Young Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Information Technology (2016M-24)
… password management, back-up procedures, wireless technologies, mobile devices or protection of personal, … password management, back-up procedures, wireless technologies, mobile devices or protection of personal, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-information-technologyCity of Elmira – Financial Condition (2017M-90)
… of our audit was to examine the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2013 through March 1, 2017. Background The City of Elmira is located in Chemung County and has a population of approximately 28,200. The City is governed by an elected seven-member City Council. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/04/city-elmira-financial-condition-2017m-90Town of Tioga – Long-Term Planning (2022M-181)
… condition in 2019 . While officials have set aside $51,539 for bridge repairs, the Highway Superintendent … estimates the lowest cost to repair the bridge to good condition is $200,000 and replacing the bridge could cost $1 . 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/31/town-tioga-long-term-planning-2022m-181East Meadow Union Free School – Overtime (2022M-118)
… and found that: Department employees were paid $194,514 for overtime worked up to 20 days without supervisory approval. District officials paid $31,486 for 605 hours of overtime worked without supervisory … Key Recommendations Ensure all non-emergency overtime is preapproved in writing, properly documented and monitored. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/24/east-meadow-union-free-school-overtime-2022m-118South Kortright Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-69)
… their claims audit process, did not verify that requests for proposals (RFPs) were solicited for seven professional service providers and the insurance … claims auditor and deputy claims auditor meet eligibility for appointment. Conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/south-kortright-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-69Albany County Department of Weights and Measures – Potential Revenue Enhancement and Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts (2013M-278)
… receipts process of the Department of Weights and Measures for the period of January 1, 2012 through April 30, 2013. … County of Albany has approximately 303,000 residents and is governed by an elected 39-member Legislature and a County … Department should conduct and a graduated fine schedule for violations. Establish written policies and procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/albany-county-department-weights-and-measures-potential-revenue-enhancement-andAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… The Department assesses and collects a wide range of fees for various licenses/certificates issued and services … a variety of fines such as those levied on employers for their failure to pay fees in a timely manner or comply … about $3.8 million, including associated penalties, for the three fee categories we reviewed. The Department does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties