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Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… appropriate analyses, such as an annual review of bus routes. By improving transportation efficiency, we estimate … the use of available capacity and reduce the number of routes, explore sharing bus to locations outside the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… New York program (Nourish NY) was created to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food insecurity and local farmers by … New York Program is vital and addresses significant needs in both rural and urban communities to combat food … of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts). The program launched in May 2020 to help with the pandemic’s food supply chain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingLittle Falls City School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-64)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s leave accrual … Little Falls City School District is located in the City of Little Falls and portions of the Towns of Danube, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/little-falls-city-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-64Fairview Fire District – Audit Follow Up (2009M-211-F)
… to assess the District’s progress, as of September 2014, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in March 2010. Background The Fairview Fire District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/fairview-fire-district-audit-follow-2009m-211-fChenango Valley Central School District – Capital Project Management (2016M-58)
Chenango Valley Central School District Capital Project Management 2016M58
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/17/chenango-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2016mBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2015M-357)
… Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is located in the Towns of Ballston, Charlton and Clifton Park in Saratoga County and the Town of Glenville in Schenectady County. The District, which operates five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-leave-accruals-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … (Genesee County) The board appropriated fund balance in the annual budgets to help finance operations, but these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… nearly 2.8 million payments worth more than $10.8 billion in December. His office also rejected 253 contracts and … office averaged eight days for contract reviews in December and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases … expenses for calendar years 2013 through 2016 are posted in the Comptroller's reading room . This information is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through April for calendar year 2016, DiNapoli’s office has approved 6,282 … the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also … Corp. for bridge and trail construction at Vander Whacker Mountain Wild Forest in Minerva, Essex County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… some choppy waters,” DiNapoli said. “As costs continue to rise, local officials have had to make difficult choices. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… from the pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 … from the pandemic and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep employment in New York declined by nearly 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021All-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation (ACE) … where performance ratings are less than satisfactory. In addition, we sought to determine whether MTA officials are … was conducted until March 13, 2020. About the Program In 1997, the MTA implemented the ACE system, a performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Auditors identified 181 accounts for students no longer in the district, six accounts for two former employees, two … (Nassau County) The treasurer did not perform his duties in accordance with statutes. Instead, the village clerk … clerk and board members, despite there being no authority in village law for them to sign checks. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… always record, deposit, remit and report all collections in a timely and accurate manner. Because of this, there was … and members did not enforce financial provisions outlined in the department’s constitution and bylaws or adopt adequate … of the treasurer, as required by law. These actions result in an increased risk of theft and waste of department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0XI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… guidance for the use of multi-agency contracts is detailed in Section 8.B - Multi-Agency Contract Types of this Chapter. … being awarded prior to initiating the procurement process. In addition, State agencies must assign the appropriate contract prefix for the multi-agency contract in order to create an accurate NYS Contract #. The OSC Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsDiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… "Today's Presidential Executive Order is yet another ill-conceived and dangerous attack on … the reality of climate change. "While the Executive Order does not remove the U.S. from the Paris agreement, … Todays Presidential Executive Order is yet another illconceived and dangerous attack on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderOpinion 95-21
… IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (procedures for) SEWER DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (procedures for) TOWN LAW, §206: A town board may, on its own motion, and … two or more special improvement districts established for the same purpose, subject to public hearing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Focus on Identity Theft
… Threat of Identity Theft , provides more information on this important issue. IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS … bank cards you need. Avoid giving out personal information on the phone, email or social media. Check bank and credit … and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links received in unsolicited email. Resources Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… Purpose To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (Program) grant managers … Grant monies may be used for new construction, home improvements, or acquisition and repair projects. The … To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program Program grant managers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… and procedures to monitor the Microenterprise Development Loan Fund (MDLF) Program. Although the County’s contract with … of data and assets, including user access, a formal disaster recovery plan, and IT security awareness training … that address acceptable computer use, remote access, and disaster recovery and develop procedures which require that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68