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XI.4.D Indirect Cost Allocations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… program or objective and, therefore, cannot be identified to only a specific contract. Such costs are generally … time, space, units of service or percentage of funding. To avoid any potential misunderstanding, each grant contract … or private) indirect costs must be properly allocated to all such programs. The State will only reimburse its fair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4d-indirect-cost-allocationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Extender
… regarding the Legislature's passage of an extender bill to fund state operations: "The passage of a budget extender … after the time in which OSC indicated it must be done to avoid any disruptions, there may be a delay and employees … regarding the Legislatures passage of an extender bill to fund state operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-extenderManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a statewide, coordinated … its ability to mitigate the spread of invasive species. For example, the Department did not consistently apply or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followIV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… engineering services, and equipment costs attributable to highway, parkway and rail preservation projects; outdoor … and environmental conservation projects; Payments to local government units and public authorities to help finance highways, parkways, bridges, mass …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsMillbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss. Key Findings … adequate controls over the District’s user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Officials also … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-108)
… Officials did not establish adequate controls over the District’s user accounts to protect against unauthorized … unneeded generic and nonemployee network user accounts of the 475 network user accounts examined. Provide information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-information-technologyParsons Child and Family Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the … for these services through rates set by SED. The reimbursement rates are based on financial information, … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must be reasonable, necessary, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/parsons-child-and-family-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Police Bulletin No. SP-207
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-207-hold-april-1-2020-2-salary-increases-state-police-employees-representedSodus Center Fire District – Board Oversight (2017M-108)
… made $15,943 in questionable payments to himself and his business and did not provide sufficient documentation for … in other questionable disbursements. The Board conducted business at its meetings without a quorum of Board members in … on a regular basis, at least monthly, to conduct District business and notify the public of meeting times and dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/sodus-center-fire-district-board-oversight-2017m-108Oversight of Drug Disposal
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and … methods. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2016 to April 27, 2019. About the Program Unused, unwanted, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalInappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus (Follow-Up)
… from the Plans by the end of the audit. We also found the New York City Human Resources Administration misinterpreted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andTown of Covington – Town Supervisor (2013M-371)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s financial records and reports for … for all funds totaled $755,985. Key Findings Due to the poor condition of the Town’s financial records and … Key Recommendations Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date accounting records and should consider either appointing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/07/town-covington-town-supervisor-2013m-371DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
… Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … the bulk of holiday spending is expected to be reflected in December collections, November collections may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberThe Norman Howard School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… June 30, 2011. Background NHS, located in Rochester, New York, provides special education services to children with … contained in the CFR it files with the New York State Education Department (SED). To be eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/norman-howard-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualWyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… District (District) officials used a competitive method to procure professional services and entered into written … District officials did not always use a competitive method to procure professional services or enter into written … Enter into written agreements establishing the services to be provided and the basis for compensation. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Impact of a Late State Budget
… “The economic effects of the pandemic on the state’s finances are widespread and some sectors of our economy may take years to recover. The state Legislature and Governor are in the process of finalizing a new state budget. Many New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-impact-late-state-budgetSchool District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… important financial information was not posted or posted in hard to find locations. Therefore, taxpayers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1Town of Clifton – Financial Management (2014M-217)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s oversight of financial activities for … did not provide sufficient oversight of the bookkeeper to ensure that the Town’s financial records were reliable and … capital plans. Key Recommendations Take immediate action to address the Town’s weak financial condition. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-clifton-financial-management-2014m-217Court Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… Objective To determine if the Office of Court Administration (OCA) is … municipalities for cleaning, maintenance, and improvements to court-occupied space. OCA administers the CFIA program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses were program appropriate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-follow