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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District , Chappaqua Central School District , Copiague Union Free School District , Spackenkill Union Free School District and the Western New York Maritime … his office completed audits of the BayportBlue Point Union Free School District Chappaqua Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… public duty,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work and partnership with my staff to bring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
… MWBE directory where State agencies and vendors looking for subcontractors can reach out to you. You won’t be subject to the State’s competitive bidding requirements for procurements under $200,000. You’ll be more likely to be … to help you find the State bid opportunity that’s right for you and your business. Note that even if your business is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesOpinion 97-8
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … A city is not required by general State statute to accept only vouchers which have been certified. You ask whether a city is required by State law to accept only vouchers which have been certified by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira and the Lake View Fire District . “In today’s fiscal … totaling $83,370 for purchases without obtaining any type of competition. The district also did not seek competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVII.2.B Payment Worksheet – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… received from customers to accounts receivable (AR) Items in SFS. The process for creating a Payment Worksheet starts … the agency entering the deposit and payment information in the ‘Regular Deposit’ navigation in SFS, similar to a Direct Journal Payment however, agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2b-payment-worksheetXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… not contain the above certification may not be considered for award; provided however, that if the bidder cannot make … submitting transactions to the OSC Bureau of Contracts for approval. If the selected bidder cannot provide the … their assessment as to why the bidder’s justification for not providing the certification is reasonable. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationTown 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-260Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and controls over … Board has not established policies and procedures related to acceptable use, online banking, breach notification, or … policies and the Supervisor should establish procedures to ensure that financial duties are adequately segregated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of … intact within 72 hours from the date of receipt, excluding Sundays and holidays. Establish policies and procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243XV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… end of March All necessary segregations are in place for any mandatory payments that are required to be paid during … If needed, SFS/OSC will work with agencies to resolve any outstanding transactions that have budget errors to … Prior to March 31, State agencies also need to ensure that any Budget Journals Pending in Workflow are handled. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their mother’s death to collect nearly … Jr announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow 60 and Mary Nash 59 who hid their mothers death to collect nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsBest 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-0Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… made overpayments of $5,811 to two contractors. One contractor received $5,751 for personal service costs that were not allowable and a second contractor claimed $60 in unsupported utility expenses. Key Recommendations Take steps to improve oversight of contractor performance to ensure that contractor deliverables …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s (Department) … are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facilities. This … To determine if the Department of Healths waiver practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversDisposition of Farm Assets
… At the time of closure, the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, … generated almost $570,000 of one-time revenues for the State. The Department has also leased a significant … of Transportation: Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (2010-S-48) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesFood Metrics Implementation (Follow-Up)
… in the acquisition process. OGS is also responsible for tracking data on State agencies’ food purchases – both from inside and outside the State – and for providing a Food Metrics Annual Report to the Governor … Since the Law was implemented, OGS has issued reports for three years: 2014, 2015, and 2016. Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/food-metrics-implementation-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of employers. System … created a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Unit, and did not have the necessary controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… Background: Pursuant to the New York State Fiscal Year 2026 Enacted Budget, Judiciary Law Section 519 has been … an increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for eligible employees. Note: Employees who would have made less than $72 per day must receive only the daily amount they would have earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensation