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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and that all claims … not have assurance that goods and services are purchased in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card … paid prior to board audit and approval, which could result in the district making improper or inappropriate payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their … There are several steps entities can take to improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0XII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… accounts, including unrecovered payroll corrections or travel advances made to current or former employees; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsSchuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)
… correcting entries. County officials had no record of the number of delinquent tax accounts or the total amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire District , Village of Walden and Washington County . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … The sheriff's department did not properly account for and manage the inmate and commissary accounts. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 92-45
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for services of emergency rescue … squad) EMERGENCY RESCUE AND FIRST AID SQUADS -- Ambulance Service (no authority to impose fee for) -- Powers and Duties (imposition of fee for ambulance service) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4): A fee may not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45DiNapoli: Comcast Agrees To Disclose Political Spending
… disclosure agreements with 21 of them including Qualcomm Inc., Marriot International Inc. and PepsiCo Inc. Below is a complete listing of the companies with whom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-comcast-agrees-disclose-political-spendingCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13Brentwood Public Library – Leave Accruals (2018M-26)
… all Business Office employees’ leave accrual records for compliance with CBA terms and maximum leave balances and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/04/20/brentwood-public-library-leave-accruals-2018m-26Voorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… The Voorheesville Central School District is located in the Towns of Berne, Guilderland and New Scotland in Albany County. The District, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mTown of Union Vale – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-172)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials procured goods and … use. Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to provide guidance on seeking competition for professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-union-vale-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-172Village of Westfield – Water and Sewer Operations (2014M-209)
… was to examine the operation of the water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2012 through June 17, 2014. Background The Village of Westfield is located in the Town of Westfield in Chautauqua County and has … four Trustees and a Mayor. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013–14 fiscal year totaled approximately $8.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/24/village-westfield-water-and-sewer-operations-2014m-209Mineola Union Free School District – Competitive Quotations (2015M-313)
… District’s internal controls over the procurement process for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … The Mineola Union Free School District is located in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $87.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/mineola-union-free-school-district-competitive-quotations-2015m-313Islip Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-213)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. Background The Islip Union Free School … adequately monitored the District’s financial operations to ensure fiscal stability. We found that the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/27/islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-213SUNY Bulletin No. SU-326
… Downstate Location Stipend. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the Communications Workers of America/Graduate Student … employees who will receive a Downstate Location Stipend and must include the payment amount. The roster must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-326-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-303
… Downstate Location Stipend. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the Communications Workers of America/Graduate Student … employees who will receive a Downstate Location Stipend and must include the payment amount. The roster must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-303-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedTuition Assistance Program – Wagner College
… should work with Wagner officials to help ensure future compliance with the State financial aid requirements cited in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-wagner-collegeState Agencies Bulletin No. 2017
… Purpose: As we approach the beginning of the new State fiscal year on April 1st, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paycheck distribution and release of direct deposit funds and advices should the budget be late … As we approach the beginning of the new State fiscal year on April 1st OSC would like to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2017-paycheck-distribution-april-7-2022-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… proposal pending at eight other portfolio companies: Aetna Inc.; Express Scripts Holding Co.; Johnson & Johnson; NextEra Energy Inc.; Nisource Inc.; The Travelers Companies Inc.; Western Union Co.; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spendingUnnecessary and Potentially Illegal Consultant Contract With Former New York State Council on the Arts Executive Director
… guidelines. The contract covered the period August 1, 2007 through December 31, 2010. Background The Empire … agency dedicated to preserving and expanding New York's rich cultural resources. In 2007, former New York State … the Council. Ms. Hitchens' appointment took effect August 1, 2007 at an annual salary capped by law at $109,800. In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/26/unnecessary-and-potentially-illegal-consultant-contract-former-new-york-state-council-arts