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Operational Advisory No. 26
… purposes. The OOO requires agencies to keep the OSC Online Contact System current by updating required contacts … complete the bi-annual verification of contacts in the OSC Online Contact Management System by June 30, 2025. If you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/26-updating-agency-contactsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 53
… and Chapter XI-A, Section 3 - Purchase Orders Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the policy and … process credit adjustments for both open and closed POs, as well guidance to all agencies on how to record trade-in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/53-purchase-requisitions-and-purchase-ordersFairview Fire District – Audit Follow Up (2009M-211-F)
… in the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County and is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … miles and services 26,000 residents. The District’s budget for 2009 was approximately $11 million. Results of Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/fairview-fire-district-audit-follow-2009m-211-fWalden Fire District No. 2 – Purchasing (2017M-204)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy for the period January 1, 2016 through July 25, 2017. Background The Walden Fire District … 2017 totaled $501,784. Key Finding District officials did not obtain quotes in accordance with the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/12/22/walden-fire-district-no-2-purchasing-2017m-204Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Claims Auditing (2015M-197)
… BOCES is an association of 23 component school districts in Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady and Schoharie Counties and the City School District of Albany. It is governed by a 10-member Board of Education, elected by the boards of the … were for legitimate purposes and were properly audited in a timely manner and in compliance with BOCES policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2015/10/16/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-claims-auditing-2015mAlbany Parking Authority – Cash Collections (2016M-181)
… cash receipt process for the period January 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. Background The Albany Parking Authority is located in the City of Albany in Albany County. The Authority, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/08/05/albany-parking-authority-cash-collections-2016m-181Dunham Public Library – Claims Processing (2015M-15)
… claims auditing process for the period October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The Dunham Public … Library is a school district public library, located in the Village of Whitesboro, Oneida County, which received … approximately $1.1 million. Key Finding The Board did not audit and approve claims during the audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/05/dunham-public-library-claims-processing-2015m-15Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority – Payroll (2014M-223)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process for the period April 1, 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2014/09/12/schenectady-municipal-housing-authority-payroll-2014m-223Town of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… in connection with each proposed payment to ensure that it does not violate Article VIII, Section 1 of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177Town of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… Twenty-seven exemptions totaling $1.5 million were not properly supported by adequate documentation. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232Jamesport Fire District - Length of Service Award Program (2019M-05)
… if District officials properly administer the length of service award program (LOSAP). Key Findings The District’s LOSAP policy is not … earned the required 50 points to be credited for a year of service. Key Recommendations Revise the LOSAP policy to be … if District officials properly administer the length of service award program LOSAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-length-service-award-program-2019m-05East Irondequoit Central School District - Conference and Travel Expenditures (2019M-132)
… on rental cars by using New York State (NYS) contracts. Does not require proof of attendance at conferences. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/27/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-conference-and-travelVillage of Deposit - Nonpayroll Disbursements and Real Property Tax Enforcement (2018M-99)
… audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and report. 1 New York State Village Law (Village Law) Section 5-524 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/03/village-deposit-nonpayroll-disbursements-and-real-property-tax-enforcement-2018mNorth Merrick Union Free School District - Purchasing (2018M-87)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the purchasing of goods and services complied with competitive bid statutes … found that District officials obtained the required number of quotes. We selected 10 vendors who were paid a combined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2018m-87Gloversville Enlarged School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-244)
… were not audited and approved prior to payment and 38 of 105 credit card charges totaling $16,664 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/gloversville-enlarged-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-244Franklin County – Procurement (2016M-366)
… July 31, 2016. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of approximately 51,600. The County is governed … Findings The County did not procure professional services in accordance with the County’s purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/franklin-county-procurement-2016m-366XII.4.F Proper Invoice – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides agencies with guidance regarding a proper invoice. Process and Transaction Preparation: A … or services delivered or rendered*; Amount requested; and Purchase order (PO) number, if applicable, as provided by … within one day of identifying it as improper, § 179f(3)(b) provides further guidance on timeframes for notifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4f-proper-invoiceCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately … today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard abused the trust placed in him and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York – Overpayments for Physician-Administered Drugs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/21/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-overpayments-physician-administered-drugsCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, CVS Health: Accuracy of Empire … over 1 million members. Individuals who are dual enrolled in the Empire Plan and Medicare have their prescription drug … prescription drug program averaged $2.5 billion per year. In accordance with the contracts, CVS Caremark was required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/27/cvs-health-accuracy-empire-plan-medicare-rx-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil