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Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. … 2010, the Board authorized the issuance of serial bonds for the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not … planned before awarding contracts, to minimize the need for change orders. Properly approve all change orders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… City School District , Perry Central School District and the Sachem Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data. Adopt a Data Backup … for backing up and any other important details relating to the process (e.g., file-naming conventions, method of … There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… including three employees with outliers in air and train fares that totaled $148,505. In total, we examined … of team travel, international education, study abroad programs, and conferences. Key Recommendations None Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher than forecast in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, according to the monthly … State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 were $4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… in encumbrances and improperly reserving $7.7 million for debt service. Eastport-South Manor Central School … also found officials did not have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facilities. This audit covered … that safety and structural risks related to physical plant standards at health care facilities are appropriately … addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversDisposition of Farm Assets
… purchased. The Department employed an average of about 250 inmates and 50 State employees to operate its farming … of our audit, the Department had already been disposed of records pertaining to farm assets consistent with its record retention policy. However, some records were available from other agencies that allowed us to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsDiNapoli:Two Fortune 500 Retailers Agree to Increased Use of Renewable Energy
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Fortune 500 retailers Best Buy and Nordstrom have agreed to the New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund request that they increase the use of renewable energy in their operations and supply chain
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapolitwo-fortune-500-retailers-agree-increased-use-renewable-energyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of their inability to … a change to their direct deposit advice print option in NYSPO while accounting reconciliation reports are being … also affected. Effective Dates: Effective every Thursday morning for approximately one hour beginning on April 21, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… must be reported to OSC as soon as they are identified. It is not appropriate to wait until an investigation has been … assets. If an incident does occur, the agency must send a detailed explanation of the incident to: … to assist with recovery efforts under the provisions of a blanket fidelity bond. Guide to Financial Operations REV. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… The fixed asset report did not contain serial numbers for 435 devices, complete descriptions with the manufacturer’s name for 175 devices and model information for 201 devices. Auditors reviewed 60 IT devices to confirm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits-0Contract Advisory No. 16
… contract and subject to OCS approval, the agency assigned OC number used to obtain OSC approval should be entered in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… is committed to advancing minority- and women-owned businesses by: promoting State contracting, subcontracting … New York State supports small businesses and certified minority andor womenowned businesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation. … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationStarpoint Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-101-F)
… accounts may not be detected and increased opportunities for users to make unauthorized or improper changes, … Board of Education (Board), that is responsible for managing and controlling the District’s financial and … is responsible, along with other administrative staff, for the District’s day-to-day management under the Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/05/starpoint-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-101-fOpinion 89-65
… Law, §802 applies. You ask whether a town, without the adoption of a local law, may engage the services of the town … Whether a town without the adoption of a local law may engage the services of the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Opinion 90-3
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution (method of computing full valuation) REAL … Whether the allocation of county sales tax revenue required by Tax Law 1262d should be made on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to ensure that money provided to selected community … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has adequate controls in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program