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Opinion 2002-9
… opinion. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (contract for provision of services by private organization); … -- Contracts Not Requiring Competitive Bidding (contract for services pursuant to General Municipal Law §120-w below … REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Solid Waste Facility (contract for services of individuals to coordinate volunteer workers) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9Unclaimed Funds by County and Region
… Click on the regions below to view unclaimed funds by county and region Unclaimed Funds by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/mapOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… Incentive Program (Program) to ensure recipients are in compliance with the Program rules and regulations, and … has only made payments on behalf of recipients who are in compliance with Program regulations. The audit covered the … graduates who pursue a STEM degree and agree to work in a STEM field in the State for five years after graduation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT disruption
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… system, including New York City Transit (Transit). In September 2007, the Chair of the MTA appointed a … prevent damage found that projects were often incomplete in scope of work, not finished on time or within budget, or … their registration every two years. A prior audit, issued in July 2021, found security guards classified as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… claims totaling nearly $829 million from its four special funds in 2018 — the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsVillage of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… Village’s financial condition and segregation of duties for the period June 1, 2015 through May 31, 2017. Background … three-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year for the general and water funds totaled $762,250. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B17-6-17)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … operating deficits to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b17-6-17Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. In addition, employees stored personal data, such as photos, … 2018, the audit period. Three employees received $34,738 in health insurance buyouts that they may not have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Contract Advisory No. 6
… Subject: The Vendor ID associated to a contract record in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) … for approval (or approved by the agency if OSC approval is not required). Guidance: An agency must take action when it … the incorrect Vendor ID. Use the attached chart: “ What To Do When An Incorrect Vendor ID Has Been Used For A Contract ” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-16-7)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that the significant revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/15/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-16-7City of Lockport - Budget Review (B1-16-16)
City of Lockport Budget Review B11616
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-16-16Bethlehem Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity S9-22-1
… District (District) used resources to ensure the District’s Internet connectivity meets the Federal Communications … per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by New York State Education Department (NYSED). When tested, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2022/07/15/bethlehem-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9-22-1Village of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (2017M-31)
… General fund appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year were approximately $2 million. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/19/village-silver-creek-capital-projects-2017m-31Town of Hempstead – Budgeting (2021M-169)
… and appropriate budgets and the Town’s preliminary budgets for 2017-2020 fiscal years did not include the fund balance … budgeted expenditures, over the four-year audit period for the six major funds reviewed. Town officials failed to … and transparent manner, and show fund balance estimates for each fund, with the required breakdown. Properly budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/02/25/town-hempstead-budgeting-2021m-169Town of Humphrey – Financial Management (2013M-116)
… surpluses experienced by the Town, unexpended surplus funds have increased even further in the general fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-humphrey-financial-management-2013m-116Travel Advisory No. 12
… for mileage using the SFS Mileage Detail page in lieu of form AC 160-S. Guidance : The Office of the State … by the traveler to support the line by line mileage claims in the SFS Mileage Detail page. However, travelers who enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/12-gfo-update-xiii3-xiii4-ac-160-ssfs-mileage-detail-pageJohnstown Public Library – Cash Receipts (2014M-304)
… the internal controls over the Library’s cash receipts for the period January 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. … appointed by the City Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $405,000. Key Findings For cash collections that are not recorded in the circulation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/johnstown-public-library-cash-receipts-2014m-304Middleburgh Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-206)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, … The Middleburgh Central School District is located in Schoharie and the Albany Counties. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/middleburgh-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-206Town of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… that competition was sought. Competition or the use of State contract could have saved money. For example, a State diesel fuel contract could have saved the Town about $3,000 on these purchases. The Board improperly donated $1,500 to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69