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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … officials did not require written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling … in-house and sharing officials with other districts. For example, in 2015-16 the district entered into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… and sewer and water improvement districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 6-d details procedures … or equipment when the repairs are of a type that does not recur annually or at shorter intervals. Section 6-g … from, a capital reserve for fire districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 99-g provides an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsOrdinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… to an on-the-job accident. The ordinary death benefit is a one-time lump sum payment (your beneficiaries would not receive a monthly pension benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitSUNY Bulletin No. SU-54
… one semester of service in the semester immediately prior (Spring 2000). Agency Processing Information Employees on full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-54-suny-graduate-students-lump-sum-paymentPittsford Central School District – Security of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information (PPSI) on Mobile Computing Devices and Extracurricular Cash Records and Collections (2016M-92)
… of Audit The objectives of our audit were to determine if District officials adequately safeguarded PPSI on mobile computing devices (MCDs) and cash collections for … January 21, 2016. Background The Pittsford Central School District is located in the Towns of Pittsford, Brighton, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/pittsford-central-school-district-security-personal-private-and-sensitiveDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. More than 368,000 … getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to payment, including personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 1 – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-206)
… of our audit was to evaluate selected District financial activities for the period January 1, 2014 through December … Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No 1 Selected Financial Activities 2015M206 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/18/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-1-selected-financial-activities-2015m-206Village of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… $19,179. Document whether claims were audited prior to funds being disbursed. Monitor telephone and Internet … into the possible misappropriation of Village funds. In August 2023, the Assistant Clerk was arrested on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Village of North Haven – Collections (2024M-99)
… were properly collected, recorded and deposited in a timely manner. As a result, the Village has an increased … could not determine whether the deposits were deposited in the same form and amount as collected (intact). 358 … could not confirm whether the collections were deposited in accordance with Village Law Section 4-408. 48 collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/11/27/village-north-haven-collections-2024m-99Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… income, shelter, or recertification. All 25 child care cases we reviewed were eligible for child care assistance and had been recertified for assistance every … six months. However, we were unable to determine if child care was only provided when the client was at work or school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222Accounts Payable Advisory No. 21
… to the same master contract. Business Units (both online and bulk load) must reference the appropriate Master Contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/21-master-contractsState Police Bulletin No. SP-41
… Purpose To provide procedures for processing payments Affected Employees Investigators and … active in Bargaining Unit 62 on 4/1/01 shall receive $177 for equipment purchased. Employees who are on Leave Without Pay on 4/1/01 are eligible for payment upon their return to the payroll. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-41-equipment-allowance-payment-employees-represented-nys-policeState Agencies Bulletin No. 342
… Purpose To notify agencies of AC-230 (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange) procedures and … must be received by OSC no later than the following: Check Date Received by OSC Prior to 10/1/2002 11/01/2002 … To notify agencies of AC230 Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange procedures and deadlines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/342-year-end-processing-and-deadlines-returned-paychecks-ac-230sIsland Park Union Free School District – Information Technology Asset Management (2016M-270)
… annual physical inventory counts, update inventory records and take appropriate action for missing equipment, and to immediately tag IT assets and record them in the inventory system. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/31/island-park-union-free-school-district-information-technology-assetTown of Lake Luzerne – Procurement (2022M-95)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Lake Luzerne (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring goods and services. Key Findings The Town Board (Board) did not enforce the provisions of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-lake-luzerne-procurement-2022m-95Cambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… supported and for proper Authority purposes, and if tenants’ income was verified on an annual basis for the … it always conducted an annual income recertification for tenants. Key Recommendations Audit all claims prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Wyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… used a competitive method to procure professional services and entered into written agreements with service providers. … or extenuating circumstances are approved by the Board and documented in the minutes. Enter into written agreements establishing the services to be provided and the basis for compensation. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152Piseco Common School District – Authorized Investments (2023M-172)
… Common School District (District) officials invested in accordance with statutory requirements. Key Findings District officials did not invest in accordance with statutory requirements. As a result, … to the District’s investment policy and invested $35,000 in an investment account that is not statutorily authorized. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/piseco-common-school-district-authorized-investments-2023m-172Town of Colonie – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-41)
… physical accessibility for the 67 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-colonie-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-41Hammondsport Central School District – Investment Program (2024M-63)
… a comprehensive investment program with written procedures for the investment of District funds. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate funds available for investment. Formally solicit interest rate quotes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-investment-program-2024m-63