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XI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of the Economic Development Law requires publication of grant opportunities. To comply with these publication … the Department of Economic Development (DED) will publish grant opportunities in the Contract Reporter. In addition, publication of grant opportunities in the State Register will also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesWilson Central School District - Financial Management (2022M-22)
… and maintaining excess reserves, real property taxes may have been higher than necessary. In addition, the Board did … plan. Key Recommendations Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds … findings and recommendations and plan to implement and/or have already implemented corrective action. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wilson-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-22Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… officials did not inform taxpayers whether the costs to educate non-resident students are recovered by the revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208Chenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… agreed upon job creation and retention goals. Track sales tax and mortgage tax exemptions to ensure they were not exceeded. Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringCanajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… the District was unaware its fuel card vendor began to assess a high-credit risk fee in March 2019. While the … with the purchasing policy. Thoroughly audit claims to ensure they reconcile to fuel receipts and do not include taxes and unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/canajoharie-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-170State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and did not establish written policies or procedures to add or disable user accounts and permissions. The district … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Nyack Union Free School District – Network User … use policy or maintain a current authorized user list. Sullivan County Board of Cooperative Educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsAlbion Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-200)
… in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Consult with legal counsel regarding excess funds in the retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/albion-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-200New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… motives were simple: greed. We must have zero tolerance for public corruption. Thanks to our partnership with Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaWhitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… principal to retire early and receive a $42,595 separation payment and post-employment health benefits that he otherwise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Town of Wappinger – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-130)
… receipts within 10 days. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/05/town-wappinger-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-130Dryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… Evaluate all existing user accounts, periodically review for necessity and appropriateness, and adequate written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… not regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or needed to be disabled. Sensitive information technology (IT) control … and resulted in higher tax levies than necessary. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-125)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively … surplus fund balance statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a multiyear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/22/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 142
… must change the dues amount if the employee's percentage of time worked changes to part-time, goes on sick leave at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/142-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increaseVillage of Fort Plain – Leave Benefits (2020M-101)
… time (comp time) earned was not always properly recorded or supported by Village records. 133 hours of accrued comp … agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/11/13/village-fort-plain-leave-benefits-2020m-101Southern Cayuga Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-77)
… to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/southern-cayuga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-77Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… Law) by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit and approval. The Board also exceeded … Law (GML) by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than … on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be used, which resulted in a circumvention of the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… Development Agency (AIDA) Board (Board) properly approved and monitored projects. Key Findings The Board did not properly approve and monitor projects. The Board did not ensure its project … were based on project applications that were completed and supported with applicable supplemental documentation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalOrange County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-1)
… Recommendations Establish adequate policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/orange-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-1Wyoming County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-4)
… Recommendations Establish adequate policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wyoming-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-4