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Contract Advisory No. 22
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC) is actively closing contracts in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Once OSC has closed a contract the SFS header status will display “Closed”. No further transactions can be processed against a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… providers and ensured that no conflict of interest existed in the procurement process. Key Findings District officials … and maintain adequate supporting documentation. Disclose, in writing, any interest in contracts. District officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Plattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted investment policy. Key Findings The Board did not always comply with its procurement and investment policies, or with statutory requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Town of Lisle – Highway Department Long-Term Planning (2022M-183)
… highway equipment and vehicles reviewed, seven required repairs during the audit period totaling approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/17/town-lisle-highway-department-long-term-planning-2022m-183Town of Chemung – Intermunicipal Consolidation Agreement (2022M-207)
… and Town of Ashland (Ashland) Intermunicipal Consolidation Agreement (Agreement) were monitored and equitable. Key Findings Chemung officials did not adequately monitor the Agreement’s highway service labor costs. Officials did not … audit town Chemung intermunicipal consolidation agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/04/21/town-chemung-intermunicipal-consolidation-agreement-2022m-207Village of Odessa – Clerk-Treasurers' Records and Reports (2020M-11)
… for, recorded and reported financial transactions in a timely manner. Key Findings The former Clerk-Treasurer did not make cash deposits in a timely manner. The former Clerk-Treasurer did not … (NYSLRS). Key Recommendations Deposit all cash receipts in a timely manner, within the legal requirements. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/16/village-odessa-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-11West Genesee Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-40)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. … mental health that educators should know were not included in the District’s training. District officials did not … component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act training requirement to staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/west-genesee-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newMalone Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-32)
… component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key … school year by September 15, 2020 per New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Only one elementary … component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act training requirement to staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/malone-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkTown of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)
… manner. Key Findings We could not determine whether swim program fees totaling $21,843 were properly accounted for or … and accounting records to demonstrate that all swim program fees are recorded, deposited, reported or remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/24/town-carroll-town-clerk-2022m-20Stamford Central School District – Fund Balances (2016M-106)
… July 1, 2014 through January 20, 2016. Background The Stamford Central School District is located in the Towns of Stamford, Harpersfield, Kortright and Roxbury in Delaware … Stamford Central School District Fund Balances 2016M106 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balances-2016m-106Sherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… of our audit was to examine the claims audit process for the period July 1, 2014 through September 9, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $9.5 … audit process. Develop a comprehensive job description for the claims auditor that explains expectations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Union Springs Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2016M-75)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the controls over retiree health insurance … However, if the spouse of a deceased retiree continues to make payments and does not inform the District of the … insurance coverage. Key Recommendation Enhance procedures to monitor the status of all retirees and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/union-springs-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceWhitesville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-313)
… review the District’s management of financial activities for the period July 1, 2012 through April 8, 2016. Background … The Whitesville Central School District is located in the Towns of Independence and Willing in Allegany County … Board of Education. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $6.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/whitesville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-313North Collins Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-189)
… is located in the Towns of North Collins, Collins, Concord, Brant, Eden and Evans in Erie County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/north-collins-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-189Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-319)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s … resulted in operating surpluses. The reserve policy does not state how each reserve will be funded, when reserves will be used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-319Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… itself. The Treasurer does not directly supervise the application of her signature on checks. Certain reserves had … fund balances and follow the five-year plan regarding the funding and use of such reserves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251Village of Madison - Collections (2023M-160)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Madison (Village) Clerk-Treasurer recorded and deposited all … Determine whether the Village of Madison Village ClerkTreasurer recorded and deposited all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-madison-collections-2023m-160Locust Valley Central School District – Information Technology Equipment Management (2024M-134)
… $56,909, including 37 assets with a total purchase price of $39,667 and 12 assets with a total estimated purchase price of $17,242 were not inventoried. Four IT assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/04/locust-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-equipmentBorder City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… even the limited oversight responsibilities outlined in the Company’s bylaws. Instead, certain officers hindered … of grand larceny for allegedly stealing from the Company. In July 2024, the former Director/Chief pleaded guilty to … of $18,772.53. The Company reorganized as a social club in 2024; therefore, there was no official response to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Town of Oxford – Procurement (2024M-88)
… did not seek competition for purchases totaling $848,783. In addition, the Town may have saved $44,828 if officials had alternative procurement procedures in place. Specifically, competition was not sought for: 52 … the Town obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interests of its taxpayers. Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-oxford-procurement-2024m-88