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Byron-Bergen Central School District - Procurement (2018M-157)
… Key Finding District officials made 40 purchases, of 77 reviewed, totaling approximately $184,000 without … Ensure that officials obtain the necessary number of competitive quotes as required by the purchasing policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/02/byron-bergen-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-157Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to government records. … 15th floor Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Fax: 518-473-8940 In Person: … Include relevant dates, names and descriptions. Specify where to send the records and how you want them sent (e.g., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilSpencer-Van Etten Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-155)
… ensured District computerized data was safeguarded. Audit Results District officials have generally taken adequate … to officials. District officials agreed with our audit results. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/spencer-van-etten-central-school-district-information-technology-2021mPlainview-Old Bethpage Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2018M-148)
… Objective Determine whether the District is paying health insurance premiums for deceased retirees or their dependents. Key Findings The District did not pay health insurance premiums for deceased retirees or their dependents. … retirees and their spouses and dependents receiving health insurance coverage. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/21/plainview-old-bethpage-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceSyosset Central School District - Payroll (2018M-42)
… paid and benefits provided to employees. Except for minor deficiencies discussed with District officials, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/syosset-central-school-district-payroll-2018m-42Opinion 88-33
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … the cost of constructing laterals intended to be installed at the time of a district's establishment may be authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-33Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… agricultural building exemptions that were granted for the construction of two buildings were not supported and … the assessor did not have any documentation on file for four properties receiving eligible funds exemptions or … did not document their efforts to obtain competition for purchases. The Board did not establish policies or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Monitoring Town Asphalt Road Projects (2012MS-7)
… daily batch reports that identify the ingredients used in each specific batch of hot mix asphalt (HMA) loaded on delivery trucks. The delivery ticket specifies the type and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/04/05/monitoring-town-asphalt-road-projects-2012ms-7MTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… federal actions threaten its financial future and debt profile, according to State Comptroller DiNapoli’s annual … progress,” DiNapoli said. “Given this uncertainty, it is imperative the MTA spends capital dollars efficiently to … such as service cuts or fare and toll increases beyond what is already planned. For example, filling a $4 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsOpinion 88-73
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (creation of by town for improvement district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … Whether a town of the second class may establish a capital reserve fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-73Accidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Eligibility If you die as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful … death benefit may be payable on your behalf, regardless of your years of service credit. "Accident” has a specific meaning with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… Eligibility If you die as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful … death benefit may be payable on your behalf, regardless of your years of service credit. "Accident” has a specific meaning with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/accidental-death-benefitTown of Kirkwood - Board Oversight (2018M-71)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Supervisor and Board provided adequate oversight of Town financial operations. Key Findings The Supervisor and Board are not providing adequate oversight of the Town’s … party periodically reviews bank reconciliations and canceled check images; third party documents; and water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/20/town-kirkwood-board-oversight-2018m-71Village of Lindenhurst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-13)
… officials completed annual sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key Findings None of the Village’s 240 total … employees and six elected officials were provided SHP Training during the 2021 annual training period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/22/village-lindenhurst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-13Town of Amherst – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-9)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 100 total … agreed with our recommendation and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/22/town-amherst-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-9EDSS - General Help for All Transactions
… that my document was “Returned to Draft” status? You will only receive this email if you requested the transaction be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-general-help-all-transactionsTown of Skaneateles - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-173)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax … records) to verify eligibility. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: Ensure all applicants provide adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/16/town-skaneateles-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-173Onondaga County – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-8)
… Determine whether County of Onondaga (County) employees and elected officials completed annual sexual harassment … Key Findings SHP Training was provided to employees and elected officials. However, of the 250 total individuals we tested (227 selected employees and all 23 elected officials), 14 employees or 6 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/09/08/onondaga-county-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for operating the subways and most of the public bus service throughout New York City, and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) provides bus service in portions of the Bronx, Queens, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a total of $184,474. Auditors also found that two taxing jurisdictions received $10,607 more than they should have … tentative budget includes appropriations for personnel services of $3.3 million for general, water and sewer funds … also project the village is underestimating personnel services by approximately $21,000 for the water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits