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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and Information Technology Assets (Dutchess County) Student treasurers and faculty advisors did not maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… funds accumulated for employee flexible spending plans and student extracurricular activities which are accounted for in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Richard L. Cook III, 57, a resident of Atlanta, Ga., with the crime of … in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cook is charged with stealing over $200,000 in pension … the unsealing of a onecount indictment charging Richard L Cook III 57 a resident of Atlanta Ga with the crime of Grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kCortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… had accurate and complete financial information with which to manage operations. Key Findings The Legislature failed to adequately oversee the County’s finances. The Legislature: Failed to address extended vacancies in key financial positions. … had accurate and complete financial information with which to manage operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162Town of Fort Ann – Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse (2013M-60)
Town of Fort Ann Lake Hadlock Dam Collapse 2013M60
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-fort-ann-lake-hadlock-dam-collapse-2013m-60Town of Throop – Highway Department (2021M-115)
… activities. The Board and Superintendent did not: Prior to 2021, agree, in writing, to expenditures for highway repair and improvement as required. As a result, the Board’s ability to sufficiently plan and budget for long-term road …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-highway-department-2021m-115Center Moriches Union Free School District – Payroll (2024M-155)
… employees for tutoring, covering classes, chaperoning and sports scorekeeping. Key Findings Officials did not make … employees for tutoring, covering classes, chaperoning and sports scorekeeping. Time sheets for 13 employees with 1,096 tutoring hours and 724 chaperone and sports scorekeeping events were not adequately supported to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-payroll-2024m-155Town of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)
… 1, 2012 through December 12, 2013. Background The Town of York is located in Livingston County and is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/17/town-york-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2014m-181Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-108)
… 130 unneeded generic and nonemployee network user accounts of the 475 network user accounts examined. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-information-technologyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… over the work of the treasurer, who was responsible for receiving and disbursing cash, signing district checks … the treasurer filed required annual financial reports for 2017 through 2019 and they did not complete mandatory … made during the audit period and found that they were for proper district purposes. City of Dunkirk – Billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… [pdf] , Saratoga Springs City School District [pdf] , and Williamsville Central School District [pdf] . Purpose of … those school district officials with a business need (i.e., operations, instruction, management and evaluation) and … the process or written documentation requirements for grade changes. Grade changes tested that were made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3New Rochelle City School District – Information Technology (2021M-142)
… the vendor. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing network access that include periodically … disable any deemed unnecessary and periodically review for necessity and appropriateness. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/new-rochelle-city-school-district-information-technology-2021m-142Security Self-Assessment – Information Technology Governance
… consider arranging for additional training or a refresher in the near future. Likewise, if only a small handful of … or school, you could ask appropriate follow-up questions. In addition, questions about access to particular software … of your IT systems. It should be noted that the manner in which the answers to the questions are obtained is up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessmentCaton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… audit was to examine the Districts’ financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through July 12, 2013. … $270,000 or 169 percent of the budgeted appropriations for 2013. The Board has not adopted an investment policy as … as performing an annual audit of her records and reports for 2011 and 2012. The Treasurer failed to prepare and submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… three funds individually, they maintained a consolidated checking account for the combined funds and paid for large purchases … included in the budget for each fund. Consider separate checking accounts for each operating fund or require a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… Program Incidents like the February 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for schools to remain … safety plans as part of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. Among its key provisions, the SAVE … Plans to the State Police annually. Their efforts resulted in 99 percent of required plans being submitted to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsAll Services for Kids, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Fiscal Reports CFRs are adequately documented and al …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/all-services-kids-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccounts Payable Advisory No. 34
… Subject: Updates to SFS Account Codes for the payment and reporting of interest. Guidance: The … (BSE) will produce Form 1099-INT to payees and the IRS for reportable payments processed through a joint custody account. Proper accounting for interest payments provides for accurate reporting. Below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/34-payment-and-reporting-interestLaFargeville Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-192)
… network user accounts. The District’s disaster recovery plan was outdated, inadequate and not tested. Key … Develop and adopt a written IT contingency plan. Except as specified in Appendix A, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/18/lafargeville-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-192