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City of Batavia – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-296)
… We found exceptions with the procurement of goods and/or services from certain vendors. City officials did not … requests for proposals (RFPs), when procuring professional services. The City awarded contracts to four out of seven … vendors as a result of their past history of providing services to the City. Payments to these four vendors totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/24/city-batavia-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-296Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District , New Lebanon Central School District , Southern Caygua Central … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the BrookhavenComsewogue Union Free School District New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Sullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… Sullivan County has a population of 77,547, is located in the southeastern part of New York State, and includes 15 … of those five years have suffered operational deficits. In addition, general fund balance is artificially inflated … the last three years. These staff reductions could result in significant delays for necessary services and an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81Slaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and reported to safeguard District moneys for the period January 1, 2012 through September 18, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialSouth Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… controls over the District’s timekeeping procedures for the period July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2013. Background The … elected members. The District’s general fund expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $89 million, … State aid. Payroll costs totaled approximately $52 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Key Finding Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingLaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… funds over multiple fiscal years, they can be considered de facto reserve funds. The District did not have a plan for … or funding reserves. Take remedial action to ratify the de facto reserves by adopting appropriate resolutions. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… is located in the Towns of Hamburg, Boston, Eden and Orchard Park in Erie County. The District is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Town of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… long-term priorities. The Board hired an accounting firm to perform bookkeeping and payroll duties without a … who received or disbursed money. Because the accounting firm kept the records off site, the Town’s financial records … public inspection during reasonable times as required by law. Key Recommendations Use excess fund balance as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103Opinion 91-22
… companies". Based on the quoted language in section 209-c, we have previously concluded that a fire police squad is … unreported; 17 Opns St Comp, 1961, p 142). Therefore, we have expressed the opinion that a fire police squad may … (see also 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-34, p 78, in which we concluded that an emergency rescue and first aid squad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of East Hampton and Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises three elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Contract Advisory No. 3
… the contract period, do not complete the New Begin Date field as this will cause the Begin Date on the Contract … agreement are a very rare occurrence, the New Begin Date field should almost always be left blank. As an example: To … should be entered into the SFS. The New Begin Date field should be left blank because the start date of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… Rebuild New York Through Transportation Infrastructure Renewal (1983), and Rebuild and Renew New York Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… than wired networks because data are transmitted into the air and can potentially be intercepted and misused by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… 2015. Background The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The Authority was established pursuant the … York State Public Housing Law and operates six properties in the City of Lockport, providing a total of 352 housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Fairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
Fairport Central School District Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures 2013M23
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalTown of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,370 … total of more than $2,300 for his health insurance buy-out in the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years. These discrepancies … Thoroughly document the annual audit process in the Board minutes and continue the use of the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … practices created operating deficits that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During … 2011, the Board reviewed and authorized only 12 abstracts with 573 claims out of 146 abstracts with a total of 1,031 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School District is located in the Town of Cheektowaga, in Erie County. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which is comprised of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through October 9, 2013. … elected Common Council is the legislative body responsible for managing City operations. The City’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year are approximately $32 million. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… 19, 2013. Background The Town of East Fishkill, located in Dutchess County, has approximately 29,000 residents. The … the sewer fund’s financial condition has deteriorated in recent years. Town officials did not adopt realistic … sewer lines. Ensure that all interfund borrowing is repaid in accordance with the law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139