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DiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments

… to substantially overhaul how it is managing payroll and purchasing of goods and services," DiNapoli said. "Although …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-payments

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brunswick Central School District , Elwood Union Free … Central School District , Enlarged City School District of Troy and the True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

Rochester Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-208)

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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/rochester-academy-charter-school-2022-208.pdf

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… charter requires school officials to obtain at least three quotes for the purchase of goods over $10,000 and to obtain …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

Rochester Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-208)

… credit card charges were properly approved, supported and for School purposes. Key Findings School officials did not … charges were properly approved, adequately supported and for School purposes. Officials did not perform an effective … knowing what was purchased or whether the charges were for appropriate School purposes. 35 percent (169 totaling …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/rochester-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-208

Rochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)

… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The objective of this review was to provide an independent … of the Rochester City School District’s (District) 2018-19 and 2019-20 adopted budgets [1] which noted several budgeting … by approximately $1.5 million and salary and substitute costs will have to be closely monitored. The budget remains …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5

Rochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)

… adequately supported payroll-related payments and payments for goods and services for the period July 1, 2014 through October 25, 2016. … approximately 29,700 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $865 million. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435

East Rochester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-97)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 … 1, 2013 through November 24, 2015. Background The East Rochester Union Free School District is located in the Towns of East Rochester, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-and

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

Comptroller DiNapoli announced completed audits Alb Leadership Char HS for Girls Char School for Applied Technologies Eugenio Maria de Hostos Char School Germantown CSD Niagara Char School Oracle Char School Southside Acad Char School and the True N Rochester Prep Chart School

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent

… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 … and municipal officials will need to plan around a tax cap below two percent,”said DiNapoli. “My audits have shown … can limit spending or cut costs in order to stay under the cap.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percent

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… County) The board did not approve the disposal of assets with a book value of $4,483. Auditors found that district …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism

… often disengaged, falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said DiNapoli "The … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures … spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments, and public authority data. Visit the  Reading Room …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeism

Rondout Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-296)

… The Rondout Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Marbletown, Rochester, Rosendale and Wawarsing in Ulster County. The District, which operates five schools … operating surpluses from 2012-13 through 2014-15. During this time, revenues exceeded expenditures by more than …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/rondout-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-296

East Rochester Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-56)

… with Board policies and applicable statutory requirements. Of the $1.88 million in purchases tested from 25 vendors, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-56

State Comptroller Releases School District Audits

… in over $5 million in appropriated fund balance not being used to finance operations. After adding back unused … condition, especially in light of the challenges caused by unexpected revenue reductions due to the economic fallout … officials are relying on the city council to approve a waiver to the city charter for the use of $10 million for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-audits

Ellenville Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-330)

… The Ellenville Central School District is located in the Towns of Wawarsing and Rochester in Ulster County and the Town of Mamakating in Sullivan County. The District, which operates three …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/ellenville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-330

DiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress

… fiscal stress, each district should address these problems today,” said DiNapoli. “My Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … of six financial indicators to create an overall stress score. The fiscal stress score determines if a district is in … for school districts. The FSMS scores and report released today summarizing common trends among school districts are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stress

DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent

… starting July 1, 2019 including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with certain exceptions, including …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percent

DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%

… will be capped at 2%, up from 1.23% last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2%. School …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percent

DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%

… and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fourth year in a row, according to data released today by State … factor at 2.95% for those with a June 30, 2026, fiscal year end. “For the fourth year in a row, the property tax levy for school districts and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percent