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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and that all claims … not have assurance that goods and services are purchased in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card … paid prior to board audit and approval, which could result in the district making improper or inappropriate payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCenter for Disability Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by the Center for Disability Services (CFDS) on its Consolidated Fiscal … December 31, 2013. Background CFDS is an SED-approved not-for-profit special education provider located in Albany, New … the ages of three and five years. CFDS is reimbursed for preschool special education program services through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/center-disability-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSummit Educational Resources – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with developmental disabilities from 38 school districts in three counties in western New York. Summit is reimbursed for preschool … June 30, 2013, Summit reported approximately $4.25 million in reimbursable costs for its preschool special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/summit-educational-resources-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… questionable whether the leases and contracts were in the best interest of the School. The School paid for use of a … and conditions of the lease agreements are in the School’s best interest. Develop policies and procedures for procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationDiNapoli: Former Non-Profit Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Business Records
… Operating Officer Jennifer Thurber today pleaded guilty to manipulating the organization’s payroll system to defraud the organization of over $5,500. Thurber altered the payroll system to increase her paid time off and lower her health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-former-non-profit-executive-pleads-guilty-falsifying-business-recordsKids First Evaluation & Advocacy Center – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the … costs that were not fully supported by employee time records. $4,191 on other than personal service costs, … calculated adequately documented and allowable under the State Education Departments guidelines including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/02/kids-first-evaluation-advocacy-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualGovernment-Wide Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… and expenses when the earnings process is complete (full accrual basis), as opposed to when they are actually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in operating deficits. Auditors determined that the board does not have a policy to maintain a reasonable level of fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… The board also did not always approve change orders. In addition, monthly financial reporting to the board did not … demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. District officials have developed a plan to … which they were not established. The plan was not adopted in the board’s meeting minutes. Medina Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with applicable State Education Department … reporting year ended June 30, 2015, BANY reported $245,613 in reimbursable costs for its Special Education Itinerant … these services to 18 children from 12 school districts in Westchester County. Key Findings For the reporting period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/31/behavior-analysts-new-york-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… technology (IT) security policies and procedures. In addition, the board did not enter into a written agreement … (Onondaga County) The clerk received $6,000 in inappropriate health insurance buyout payments for 2017 … or documentation showing receipt of goods or services. In addition, claims totaling $1.3 million were paid without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Olean Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $116,000 From City's Fire Department
… Attorney and State Police. “Gaylor Jr. betrayed his duty to his community by allegedly stealing funds meant to protect the citizens of Olean to fund his personal business and lifestyle,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/olean-firefighter-charged-stealing-over-116000-citys-fire-departmentVillage of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… Background The Village of Rockville Centre is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The Village is … IT. We found that copies of back-up data are not stored in a secure off-site location, and the Board has not … of cash receipts. Review the duties of those involved in the cash receipts process in the recreation center and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationVillage of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… 18, 2013. Background The Village of Kenmore is located in the Town of Tonawanda in Erie County and has a population of approximately 15,400. … of wastewater processing costs would be reduced by $27,800 in 2011 and $30,000 in 2012, or a two-year savings of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73Village of Hoosick Falls – Internal Controls Over Selected Operations (2013M-1)
… 2012. Background The Village of Hoosick Falls is located in the Town of Hoosick in Rensselaer County. The Village is governed by a Village … of 221 days past the due date for the fiscal years ending in 2008 through 2011. The Board has not implemented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-hoosick-falls-internal-controls-over-selected-operations-2013m-1Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… daily, weekly) and scope of backups (e.g., incremental or full) will be based on various factors such as the volume and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Norwich (S9-21-16)
… [ read complete report - pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-norwich-s9-21-16Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Herkimer (S9-21-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-herkimer-s9-21-4Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Genesee County (S9-21-7)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … County (County) is one of the local governments included in our review. The County is located in the Finger Lakes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-genesee-county-s9-21-7Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Elma (S9-21-8)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) has had various levels of impact on the financial operations of local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-elma-s9-21-8