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XI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… pricing to other customers during the Contract term for a similar quantity, and the maximum price or discount associated with such offer … this Contract, such better price or discount shall apply for similar quantity transactions under this Contract for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesTonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… was to assess the Authority’s housing occupancy process and examine IT controls over the Authority’s electronic data and computer resources for the period April 1, 2013 through July 25, 2016. … of Tonawanda in Erie County and provides low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The Authority, which manages one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). RISKS IN PROVIDING GOODS OR SERVICES WITHOUT OSC CONTRACT APPROVAL … contracts are submitted after the start date and result in late payments to the NFP. Agencies are strongly encouraged to review and comply with these provisions in order to avoid interest penalties. AGENCY ACTION Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsIX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… Employee fringe benefit and indirect costs are permissible charges to federal grants. … government may request the negotiation of a separate rate for distinctive programs instead of using the standard rate … Ledger in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on a more real-time basis that is better aligned with the timing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsNorth Shore Public Library – Financial Condition (2013M-344)
… $2.2 million to over $2.4 million. Library officials have maintained a capital projects fund with a balance on June 30, 2012 of $266,602 despite having no current or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/28/north-shore-public-library-financial-condition-2013m-344Town of Alexandria - Water and Sewer District Financial Condition (2019M-116)
… effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer districts by reasonably estimating budgets and ensuring positive financial results. Key Findings Town … effectively manage the financial condition of the water and sewer districts. We found the following: Officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-water-and-sewer-district-financial-condition-2019m-116Nanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… Key Recommendations The Board and membership should have developed procedures to help ensure that all cash … was properly maintained. The Board and membership should have performed a review of the bank statements, including canceled check images, on a periodic basis. The Board and membership should have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… under the cap,” DiNapoli said. “Local governments will have to examine their budgets more closely to control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentThurston Fire Company – Board Oversight (2016M-429)
… by at least two members of the finance committee and have adequate support. Ensure the finance committee completes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/thurston-fire-company-board-oversight-2016m-429Town of Lisbon – Financial Condition (2012M-202)
… of our audit is to evaluate the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2010, through December 31, 2011. … The Town of Lisbon is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately 4,100 residents. The … The Town’s 2011 operating expenditures totaled $764,164 for the general fund, $1,372,757 for the highway fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-lisbon-financial-condition-2012m-202Village of Penn Yan – Water Operations (2013M-104)
… Establish written policies and procedures, consistent with the terms and conditions of the inter-municipal water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-penn-yan-water-operations-2013m-104Village of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 1, 2013. Background … the 2012-13 fiscal year is $101,711, funded mainly from real property taxes, State aid and non-property tax distributions. Key Findings We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50Village of Millport – Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2016M-256)
… internal controls over the Village’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through November 17, 2015. … lighting, snow removal, refuse collections, community and youth services and fire protection services to its … be implemented. Maintain complete, up-to-date and accurate accounting records. Ensure that an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/19/village-millport-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2016m-256Steuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background The County covers 1,390 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Suffolk County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-9)
… the court when a probationer violated the court order and disbursed victim restitution payments promptly and appropriately. Key Findings Department officials did not … checks totaling $179,159 were not properly followed up on and/or recorded accurately. In addition, officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/suffolk-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-9East Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… school students. Key Findings The District did not have adequate systems in place to verify that textbooks … eligibility to receive textbooks. The District did not have systems in place to account for textbooks purchased for … a District-wide annual inventory, including textbooks on loan to nonpublic school students, and ensure nonpublic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolTown of Saranac – Payroll (2014M-289)
… established effective internal controls over payroll for the period January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014. … The Town of Saranac is located in Clinton County and has a population of approximately 4,000. The Town is … Town Supervisor and four Board members, and is responsible for general oversight of Town operations and finances. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/12/05/town-saranac-payroll-2014m-289Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012 to August 22, 2013. Background The Town of Afton is located in Chenango County and has a population of 2,851 residents. The Town is governed … Town officials purchased approximately $262,000 of equipment and spent $503,333 on capital improvements to Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304Village of Airmont – Claims Auditing (2024M-1)
… audited claims to ensure they were appropriate, accurate and supported. Key Findings The Board did not audit claims before payment to ensure that claims were for appropriate Village purposes, accurate, and adequately … In addition: One vendor was potentially overpaid $36,905 for snow plowing services due to the vendor’s use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/24/village-airmont-claims-auditing-2024m-1Town of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)
… for accuracy. As a result, officials and customers have no assurance that water and sewer bills and account … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-glen-water-and-sewer-operations-2023m-167