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Town of Van Etten - Procurement and Supervisor's Fiscal Oversight (2019M-111)
… cash. Key Findings Town officials purchased a fire truck for more than $300,000 without competitive bidding, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/16/town-van-etten-procurement-and-supervisors-fiscal-oversight-2019m-111Constitutional Amendment on Debt
… of debt to respond to acts of terrorism, a limit on the total amount of state-funded debt, and the refunding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-debtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1339
… position pools that are associated with a cost center that is scheduled to lapse on 09/15/2014 or 09/30/2014. A link … are updated with valid cost centers. If the cost center is lapsing on 09/15/2014, agencies will need to insert a new … can be successfully processed in SFS . If the cost center is lapsing on 09/30/2014, agencies will need to insert a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1339-sfs-cost-centers-payserv-09152014-09302014-lapse-datesExamination of Travel Expenses
This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04, which outlined our findings regarding travel expenses incurred by a Department employ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-07-26.pdfNewspapers Available for Notice Publications
A partial list of newspapers by county. Any newspaper distributed in the county where you must advertise is acceptable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/newspapers-notice-publications.pdfOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment ( 2014-S-50 ). Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, of certain sex offenders. The Act applies to offenders who have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followDiNapoli: Guess Inc. Agrees to Report on Workplace Safety, Environmental Risks
… and accountability in their supply chains. 2013 - Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond agreed to encourage their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-guess-inc-agrees-report-workplace-safety-environmental-risksWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
Determine whether Wappingers Central School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/wappingers-2022-88.pdfOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… To assess the extent that State agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools, beaches, and … are properly maintained, equipped, staffed, and safe for public use. Our audit excluded public pools, beaches, and … and the Department of Health (DOH) are each responsible for regulating – and in some cases operating – public pools, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsVII.10.E Cash Advance Reimbursement – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Chapter XII, Section 6.L – Replenishing an Advance Account of this Guide for further information. It is not appropriate … balance in the Modified Accrual Ledger. The Bureau of State Expenditures will reject cash advance reimbursement … charging advance account codes. After OSC’s Bureau of State Expenditures reviews and approves the payment, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10e-cash-advance-reimbursementXII.8.H Voucher Mass Approval – XII. Expenditures
… online agencies with guidance on how to request voucher mass approval functionality for use on specialized vouchers. The Statewide Financial System (SFS) has mass approval functionality available for the following: … vouchers; Vouchers built using the Accounts Payable (AP) Mass Upload Tool; and Lease vouchers created in the Real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8h-voucher-mass-approvalMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up) (2020-F-10) 30-day response
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Report 2018-S-45).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-20f10-response.pdfCincinnatus Central School District – Procurement (2021M-111)
… not subject to competitive bidding requirements. As a result, goods and services may not have been procured in a manner that ensured the economical use of public funds. Officials did not: Periodically seek … purchases totaling $18,997. Key Recommendations Update the procurement policy and related procedures to include guidance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/cincinnatus-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-111Opinion 90-40
… in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (right to vote as trustee and deputy mayor) PUBLIC MEETINGS AND … -- Voting Procedure (right of village deputy mayor to vote as deputy and as trustee) VILLAGE LAW, §4-400(1)(a): A village trustee who is also deputy mayor does not vote both in his or her capacities as trustee and deputy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions (2021-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit (Transit) identified potential damage to its system and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also determined whether the MTA tested/updated the plans and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s27-response.pdfIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16Medicaid Program - Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (2016-S-54)
To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for recipients’ Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s54.pdfAccounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… are effective April 1, 2018. Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XI-A, Section 3 – … 4 – Procurement Card Use . Update : Agencies are required to use a PO for all single purchases of $10,000 or more from … is applicable regardless of whether the agency intends to pay the vendor with a check, electronic payment (ACH) or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useOpinion 88-71
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (waiver of … arising from a property owner's nonpayment of water rents in the context of compromising a claim asserted by the … owner relative to the accuracy of his water bill. This is in reply to your letter concerning the waiver of penalty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Keene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
Determine whether Keene Central School District (District) officials applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/keene-2021-63.pdf