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DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… – Financial Operations (Albany County) School officials do not have a means to determine whether the school received the … Choice Foundation. In addition, the fee structure, based on a percentage of per pupil revenue, does not appear to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 2003-7
… for preliminary costs and feasibility studies) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys for … projects. Town Law §277(4) provides that, before a town planning board may approve a subdivision plat containing … the subdivision plat must show, when required by the planning board, a park or parks suitably located for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7CUNY Bulletin No. CU-403
This bulletin informs agencies of new Additional Pay codes and to provide instructions for payment of the CUNY PSC Advanced Degree Differentials
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-403-cuny-psc-advanced-degree-differentialsOpinion 2006-7
… to replace vehicles and the service provider’s need for new and different or additional equipment (1980 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-7Accounts Payable Advisory No. 41
… to use the procurement card as a payment method. The use of POs allows the State to collect, track and report useful … Units should ensure that POs contain an adequate amount of detail to demonstrate the specific goods or services being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/41-requisitions-and-purchase-orders-centralized-contract-purchasesGenesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchase Cards (2022M-27)
… obtained. Key Recommendation Require the purchasing agent to comply with the purchasing policy and approve all purchases prior to goods and services being ordered or obtained. BOCES … and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchase-cards-2022m-27State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Authority , Town of Sheldon , Walton Fire District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … policy regarding obtaining quotes for purchases and public works. During the audit period, authority officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Police Property Room Inventory (2014-MS-4)
… We also released ten letter reports to the following: City of Auburn [pdf] , City of Elmira [pdf] , Town of Hamburg … The eight law enforcement agencies that use a computerized tracking system did not appropriately grant user rights to … property room. Improve the inventory tracking and disposal process by clearly documenting property movement. Assign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/17/police-property-room-inventory-2014-ms-4Arkport Central School District – Payroll (2016M-338)
… through August 1, 2016. Background The Arkport Central School District is located in the Towns of Almond, Birdsall … in Steuben County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 480 students, is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/10/arkport-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-338Opinion 97-10
… a nominal amount (see 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-13, p 33). From 1991 until its amendment in 1994, section 109-b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-10Opinion 2010-3
… contract between a town on behalf of a fire protection district and an incorporated fire company is subject to a … fire company and a town on behalf of a fire protection district is subject to referendum requirements. You also ask … or statutory authority ( see e.g. McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; Greene v Town Board of the Town of Warrensburg , 90 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-3City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B19-6-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b19-6-11Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Report 2016-S-98 ). About the Program The Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) oversees the inspections of all … the accuracy of product contents indicated on labels; and gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… fund balance at a reasonable level to ensure funds are available in case of unanticipated expenditures or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12DiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… “Troubling errors like the ones routinely identified by my auditors are extremely costly. They can also put patients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionMount Sinai Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2018M-34)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed general … revenues by $1.7 million from 2014-15 through 2016-17. The District generated operating surpluses each year, which … our audit period. It totaled $11.5 million at the end of 2016-17. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/mount-sinai-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementLyon Mountain Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-2)
… from the Towns of Dannemora, Ellenburg and Saranac in Clinton County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/lyon-mountain-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-2Canandaigua City School District – Procurement (2022M-141)
… Adequately monitor purchases made from a New York State contract, resulting in $2,182 being overpaid to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/canandaigua-city-school-district-procurement-2022m-141Town of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… audit was to review the Town’s tax relief rebate program for the period August 1, 2013 through June 3, 2014. … by a five-member Town Board, is located in Erie County and has approximately 2,800 residents. The Town receives … property tax relief payment. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 total approximately $1.8 million. Key Findings We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189Village of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of North Syracuse (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the … action. … Determine whether the Village of North Syracuse Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an annual audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11