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XI-A.1 Purchasing Process Overview – XI-A. Purchasing
… The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units about the procurement process in the Statewide Financial System. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 12/17/2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Health (DOH): Medicaid Program: Medicaid Payments for … included: claims billed for excess quantities of drugs; claims for drugs in which the prescriptions were … inappropriate refills. The audit also identified a range of practices by both Joia and a doctor that warrant further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 99-13
… 138, 261; EXECUTIVE LAW, §381: Town permit fees must bear a direct relation to the costs of issuing the permit and inspecting or … enforcing the permitted activity, and may not be charged to offset the cost of general governmental functions. … Whether a town may impose a higher building permit fee for structures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13Delaware County – Third-Party Contractual Services (2014M-287)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s policies and procedures for … without written contracts. The County passed a resolution to establish a Board of Ethics, which has not convened, and … disclose potential financial interests in contracts prior to 2014. Key Recommendations Amend the procurement policy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/03/06/delaware-county-third-party-contractual-services-2014m-287Delaware County – Vehicle Usage and Disposal (2014M-258)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the controls over the County’s vehicle fleet … County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of approximately 48,000. The County is governed … County officials did not perform cost-benefit analyses to support the after-hours locations of vehicles or disposal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/24/delaware-county-vehicle-usage-and-disposal-2014m-258Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to conform to OSC’s uniform system. Ensure budgets are properly … budget amounts. Consider revising the procurement policy to require soliciting competition before awarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mWestmoreland Central School District – State Transportation Aid (2017M-220)
… aid to which it was entitled for the purchase of new buses for the period January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2017. … transportation aid within one year of purchase for 18 buses purchased during our audit period. During our audit, … to the New York State Department of Education for the 18 buses, and the District should receive approximately $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/westmoreland-central-school-district-state-transportation-aid-2017m-220Town of Waterloo – Board Oversight (2017M-110)
… and procedures governing the financial operations of the water and sewer districts. The Board did not enter into intermunicipal agreements with the Village of Waterloo for water and sewer services provided to the Town. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-waterloo-board-oversight-2017m-110Jordan-Elbridge Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-241)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … maintained general fund unrestricted fund balance close to the 4 percent statutory limit. The District retained an … unrestricted fund balance and reserve fund balances to ensure they do not accumulate to excessive levels. Use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/jordan-elbridge-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementAloma D. Johnson Charter School – Leave Accruals (2017M-218)
… of Trustees, had approximately 300 enrolled students as of June 2016. Operating expenses for the 2015-16 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/12/29/aloma-d-johnson-charter-school-leave-accruals-2017m-218Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-289)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials accurately compensated … Town officials overpaid health insurance buyout incentives to two employees by more than $4,900 and underpaid incentives … employee contributions for health insurance coverage. As a result, during the audit period, 11 employees were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/13/town-shandaken-employee-compensation-and-benefits-2017m-289Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)
… has not submitted an annual accounting to the Board for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and has not provided the public … Town of Carlton Town Supervisors Fiscal Responsibilities 2017M263 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263Village of Wurtsboro – Financial Operations (2017M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Village’s financial condition and segregation … as a financing source rather than using recurring revenue to finance recurring expenditures. The general fund borrowed an average of $95,300 from the water fund to maintain operations in the last three years. The Mayor and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/11/10/village-wurtsboro-financial-operations-2017m-71Lake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company collections were properly … April 30, 2015. Background The Lake George Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Lake … The Company, which provides fire protection services to the Village and to part of the Town of Lake George, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Department’s financial operations to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialCameron Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-363)
… The Cameron Volunteer Fire Department is located in Steuben County and contracts with the Towns of Cameron and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/07/17/cameron-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company’s internal controls over financial … in Livingston County and provides fire protection services to the Town. The Company’s administrative Board comprises … Review and revise the code of ethics and bylaws to include more guidance relating to financial oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 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 assurance that their money is being … County) The town justices did not require the clerk to perform monthly bank reconciliations or accountabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAmherst Central School District –Financial Condition (2016M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review the District’s management of financial activities … budget status reports and review fund balance projections to develop the ensuing year’s budget and to monitor the District’s financial condition. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/amherst-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-167Town of Berkshire – Justice Court Operations (2016M-425)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over the Court’s financial … The Town of Berkshire is located in Tioga County and has a population of approximately 1,400. The Town, which is … collections for those cases where defendants failed to appear in Court, and these outstanding tickets equate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-berkshire-justice-court-operations-2016m-425