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Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-13-19)
… are reasonable. The Town is currently reporting accounts payable in the Hospital fund that are related to the hospital … fund is primarily responsible for the $1.9 million payable, the fund only has approximately $536,000 in current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/05/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-13-19East Hampton Union Free School District – Network and Financial Application Access and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether East Hampton … The District’s use of two central network management tools for over 10 years has created security concerns due to lack … network user accounts and periodically review them for necessity. Provide periodic IT security awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/08/east-hampton-union-free-school-district-network-and-financial-applicationArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… malware can be embedded onto a wide variety of devices, a best practice is to force scans of any new devices connected … to computers, such as USB flash drives and digital cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B19-6-11)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … adjust the salary and employee benefit appropriations to an appropriate level. Review the estimate for potential CBA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b19-6-11State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Bornhava, a not-for-profit organization located in Buffalo offers a range of preschool special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-10)
… funding gap for 2017-18. Revenue estimates for sales tax may not be achievable. The budget includes raises in the … and real estate transfer taxes. The appropriations for tax certiorari settlements may not be adequate, the reserve … 2015 legislation. Review the revenue estimates for sales tax and amend as necessary. Pass a resolution to raise water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-10XII.6.O Paying Retainage – XII. Expenditures
… This section provides Business Units with instructions on recording and paying retainage against applicable … the retainage (negative amount). Processing both lines on the payment voucher establishes the retainage against the … from capital project payment(s). For more information on account codes, please see Chapter IV, Section 4.A - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6o-paying-retainageXII.10.D Monitoring Moving Services – XII. Expenditures
… the contract vendors to ensure the agency receives the best value for moving services. The OGS Moving Services … to complete a streamlined bid process, referred to as a “best and final offer” (BAFO) process, from the list of … exceed those provided in response to the contractor’s best and final offer. Exceptions where additional charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10d-monitoring-moving-servicesCampbell-Savona Central School District - Budget Review (B2-15-10)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal … totaling $3,250,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2006. Local … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget appear reasonable. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-15-10Accounts Payable Advisory No. 47
… any vendor that has a classification as a “procurement supplier” in the NYS vendor file. This policy, subject … agency intends to pay the vendor with a check, electronic payment (ACH) or with the PCard. It is a best practice for … less than $500.00 when a vendor accepts the PCard for payment. However, agencies may not use the PCard to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/47-purchase-orders-and-procurement-card-useTioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Tioga County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) Board of Directors (Board) and Executive Administrator … tax abatement and revolving loan projects. Key Findings The Board adopted adequate policies and guidelines for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… services. Key Findings The Town: Did not have a written agreement or basis for rates charged to DOCCS for sewer … with the Town Attorney to determine whether a written agreement with DOCCS is necessary to clarify rates to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects and to review its grant and loan program for the period January 1, 2014 through … County Industrial Development Agency Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program 2015M85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectPatchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (B17-7-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … County, is authorized to issue debt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $6 million to liquidate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/09/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-2Opinion 96-22
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (transfer of moneys to contingency and tax stabilization … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(9), (9-a): Moneys in a capital reserve fund may not be transferred to a contingency … Whether moneys remaining in a capital reserve fund may be transferred into a contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-22Opinion 99-2
… of the salt storage shed (compare Highway Law, §10-c[4][e] and Transportation, Economic Development and Environmental Conservation Budget, L 1998, ch 55, p 318, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2DiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural counties in New … lives,” DiNapoli said. “Addressing gaps in the rural healthcare workforce to alleviate current shortages and plan … counties presents an additional barrier to recruiting more healthcare professionals. Not all counties have hospitals or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… month last year. Spending Overview All Funds spending is forecast to be $229 billion, 3.9% higher than SFY 2022-23. On … since SFY 2019-20. On a General Fund basis, spending is forecast to total $108.1 billion, a 16.5% year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… did not properly oversee village operations. Officials do not know the amount of cash available to fund operations, the … individuals, it lacked a policy or contract stating what amount should be reimbursed, when payments are due and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 90-30
… of) COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for recording satisfaction of mortgage) FEES -- County Clerk (collection of fees for recording satisfaction of mortgage) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§8017, 8021; SOCIAL … clerk is entitled to a fee for recording a satisfaction of mortgage where the county department of social services is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30