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Opinion 89-13
… (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … equipment from another municipality of this State at an auction pursuant to the exception contained in General … of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… for eighth grade reading but declined in eighth grade math (down 6 points). Over this time, New York’s losses in fourth grade math and reading scores were double the national average and exceeded 45 other states in math and 38 other states in reading. The average drop for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from $550 million in November … the proposed executive state budget could increase costs for the city. The city should continue to boost reserves and look for new ways to save.” In January, city officials released a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How will an asset inventory … funding sources include fund balances, reserve funds, annual budget appropriations and private sources such as … to consider the annual budgetary impact of capital acquisitions, some of which will require extra expenses such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget and help them afford nutritious food. In January 2025 , nearly 3 million New Yorkers received … Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024. SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program, is instrumental in the fight against …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Town of Chazy , Village of Freeville , Village of Silver Creek , Town of Windsor and the City of Yonkers . "In … the accrual and use of vacation and sick time. Village of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (Chautauqua County) The board … audits of Town of Chazy Village of Freeville Village of Silver Creek Town of Windsor and the City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… exceeded estimated revenues by an average of $147,251 (81%) and $99,605 (29%) in the general and highway funds, … funds. Greece Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (Monroe County) The board and district officials did not always seek competition for professional services. As a result, officials cannot assure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… June 2022 PDF Version June is National Great Outdoors Month. As New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, many plan to go swimming, camping, hiking, hunting or fishing, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-388
… Whole Life Insurance program. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units TK, TY and SF represented by District … members of Bargaining Units TK, TY and SF to participate in a voluntary whole life insurance program administered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-388-change-eligibility-metlife-whole-life-insurance-programIthaca City School District – Financial Condition (2015M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period … cost savings measures are positive steps in the effort to use recurring revenues to support recurring expenditures. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/26/ithaca-city-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-318Cold Spring Harbor Central School District – Competitive Quotes (2016M-320)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s procurement process for the period … of Huntington in Suffolk County and the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, which operates four … Key Finding Sufficient information was not attached to all claims to verify that the items and pricing on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/cold-spring-harbor-central-school-district-competitive-quotes-2016m-320X.4.B Address – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… the vendor to the New York State Vendor Self-Service Portal webpage at … . After signing into the Vendor Self-Service Portal, the vendor will be able to add or update their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4b-addressState Agencies Bulletin No. 1934
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase. Affected Employees Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1934-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationVillage of Irvington – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-265)
… tower during the 2014 calendar year, did not receive any new amendments relating to the delinquent carrier and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/01/08/village-irvington-selected-financial-activities-2015m-265Town of Woodstock - Information Technology (2018M-211)
… security management or written disaster recovery plan. Employees were not provided with security awareness … confidentially to Town officials. Key Recommendations Design, implement and enforce procedures to monitor the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-woodstock-information-technology-2018m-211Town of Haverstraw - Information Technology (2019M-125)
… Officials did not adopt a data classification, breach notification or online banking policy or a written disaster … recovery plan. Employees were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition to this public … online banking and disaster recovery. Provide IT security awareness training to personnel who use IT resources. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-haverstraw-information-technology-2019m-125Town of Union Vale - Payroll (2018M-31)
Determine whether Town officials established adequate policies and procedures over payroll leave and health insurance payments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31Belleville-Henderson Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-128)
… and securing personal, private and sensitive information. The District did not have a disaster recovery plan. Sensitive … Develop written procedures for managing access to the network and financial application. Develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/11/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-information-technology-2019mTown of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… maintained timely, complete and accurate accounting records and reports to allow the Board to properly manage the … to maintain, complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports. The bookkeeper did not record all cash … Develop a plan for updating and maintaining the accounting records and filing AUDs in a timely manner. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63Cortlandville Fire District – Credit Cards (2020M-57)
… were adequately supported, for appropriate purposes and paid timely. Key Findings The Board approved credit card … incurred penalty charges totaling $393 for late payments and $192 for interest. Key Recommendations Adhere to the credit card policy and ensure that supporting documentation is provided with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/07/10/cortlandville-fire-district-credit-cards-2020m-57