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Sayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
Determine whether District officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/sayville-2019-69.pdfNew Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2018M-80)
… the payroll account, accurate. The District’s book balance for the payroll bank account did not reflect the true cash … corrective action. … New Hyde ParkGarden City Park Union Free School District Bank Reconciliations 2018M80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-bankCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… a credit card policy and a system of internal controls in place. Review our best practices below as a reference for … be authorized by the governing board before it’s issued. Train credit card holders and have them acknowledge in writing that they understand their responsibilities. Issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … local government and school audits were issued. Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (Cayuga County) The … dispensed without identifying who pumped the fuel. Green Tech High Charter School – Payroll (Albany County) Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2Opinion 93-3
… services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services which fall within … to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, Municipal Corporation Law, §10.33). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … The supervisor was unaware of the statutory requirement for deposits and only made one deposit at the end of each … professional services are being procured in the city's best interest and in the most prudent and economical manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively … the federal government, with $14 billion from three rounds of the Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund (ESSER) … Academic losses were greater for younger students, with fourth grade scores dropping more than the national average,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… also makes communities greener. Pay Less for Energy In the competitive retail energy market, you’re no longer … program to optimize current and future energy use. Get an energy audit or technical assistance study to identify … performance contract before you enter into the contract. Get increased State aid for energy performance contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… The state Public Service Commission (PSC) is falling short in monitoring Charter Communications … Rochester Gas & Electric Co. (RG&E). The PSC, through the Department of Public Service (DPS), regulates 650 utilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsFayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-115)
… services. Key Recommendation Continue to review and update the request for proposal (RFP) timetable and ensure all professional services are procured in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-professional-services-2020mBay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
… before items were ordered and if competition was sought for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for 16 of 20 professional service providers paid approximately $1.42 million. Obtain quotes for goods and services for 19 purchases totaling $70,634, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/11/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-212Elwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… well designed system of internal controls, we designed our testing to determine if these procedures were being followed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… ability to meet internationally recognized requirements for workplace safety and labor standards. The … 29 states, has created new workplace safety requirements for its overseas suppliers. Similar to Dollar Tree, Dillard’s … Comptroller DiNapoli has engaged portfolio companies for several years in an ongoing effort to increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightOpinion 91-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (bus transportation contracts for separate routes) -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for bus transportation contracts) EDUCATION LAW, §305(14); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64SUNY Bulletin No. SU-370
… bulletin is to provide processing instructions to agencies for entering the new SUNY Preceptor Incentive Program … Program payment of $5.50 per hour has been approved for eligible employees through a Veterans Administration … 05/21/2025. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the new Preceptor Incentive Program payment, employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-370-new-preceptor-incentive-program-payment-state-universityElementary and Secondary Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
According to the Division of the Budget schools received $46 billion of federal education aid in SFY 2022 23
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationDiNapoli: The State May Have Your Money
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers … office could be theirs. More than 30 million accounts are unclaimed in New York, some dating back to the 1940s. An … to claim. New Yorkers can search for lost money for free by visiting the Office of Unclaimed Funds’ website or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-may-have-your-moneySelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York … employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers … We examined a total of $1.7 million in travel expenses for 10 University at Albany employees. Of the 10 employees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesTowns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… audit was to determine if towns properly maintained their roads for the period January 1, 2013 through May 1, 2014. … town officials should monitor the condition of the roads, identify any patterns of variance from the plan, and … did not have adequate funding in 2014 for keeping their roads free of observable defects, and seven towns lacked the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2Oversight of Drug Disposal
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) programs and the … substances in New York State is regulated at the federal level primarily by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposal