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State Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… (IT) Assets Inventory (Suffolk County) At the time of initial visits to nine district buildings, auditors were unable to locate 146 of 475 IT assets tested (31 percent). It took between 11 and … for officials to locate 80 additional IT assets. Because of inaccurate inventory records, district officials were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Amherst – Recording Financial Activity and Fleet Management (2013M-199)
… to review the recording of certain financial activities and the Town’s fleet management program for the period … body responsible for overseeing the Town’s operations and finances. The Town’s 2013 operating fund budgets total … The Town Comptroller has not properly accounted for and reported reserve funds and other restricted moneys. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-amherst-recording-financial-activity-and-fleet-management-2013m-199State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were issued. Binghamton Housing Authority – Oversight of Financial Operations (Broome County) The board and director did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. The board did not adopt written … properly administered; all nine users had access to all of the financial modules in the system and a user could make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCanandaigua City School District – Procurement (2022M-141)
… officials did not: Adequately seek competitive bids for purchases totaling $172,760 made from three vendors. Comply with the District’s procedures for purchases from 16 vendors … approval and documentation requirements. Monitor purchase contracts to ensure accuracy. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/canandaigua-city-school-district-procurement-2022m-141Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … required annual financial report has not been filed with the Comptroller’s office since 2012. City of Glen Cove – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Phoenix House is contracted to provide services to New Yorkers who … signed a five-year $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expensesLake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
Determine whether the Lake Pleasant Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lake-pleasant-2021-202.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the … state-level data published by the U.S. Census Bureau are for 2019. 2 In that year, median earnings for men in New York working full-time, year-round, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsHighland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) Auditors found the treasurer did not prepare 26 of 43 months of bank reconciliations in a timely manner. The treasurer … six reserves with balances totaling $9.6 million as of June 30, 2018, that were potentially overfunded or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsIf You Need Help – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… If you have questions about GASB standards and how they apply, … consult with your accountant or an independent auditor. If you have questions about your GASB report or for help … Retirement Online Troubleshooting from the dropdown). You can also call 866-805-0990 (press 1 to access the employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/if-you-need-helpChateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… School District (District) officials claimed State aid for nonresident homeless students. Key Findings District … officials did not claim State aid totaling $145,164 for nonresident homeless students during the audit period … in State aid if officials do not properly submit claims for reimbursement by June 30, 2024. District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aidLancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
Determine whether the Lancaster Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserve funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lancaster-2022-37.pdfTown of New Hudson – Tax Collection (2021M-2)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of New Hudson (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited … Determine whether the Town of New Hudson Town Town Clerk Clerk recorded deposited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/01/town-new-hudson-tax-collection-2021m-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Non-emergency overtime was also not generally preapproved in writing. In addition, officials did not maintain documentation to … accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… all transportation aid in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The district also … seven buses. However, after auditors identified the risk of lost aid, the treasurer prepared and submitted state aid applications for five of these buses and indicated she will file for the remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsRipley Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2021M-53)
Determine whether Ripley Central School District (District) payroll payments and leave time accruals were accurate, properly supported and approved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/ripley-2021-53.pdfTown of Coventry - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-180)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Coventry (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, … As a result, the Town’s collections were at a greater risk of being lost or misappropriated. The Clerk did not … collections and fees months after they were received. As of July 31, 2021, a portion of real property tax penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-coventry-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-180Town of Richford - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2019M-236)
… were deposited from two to 60 days after receipt instead of within 24 hours. In addition, there were five instances … where Clerk fees were not deposited within three days of when collections accumulated to more than $250. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/27/town-richford-town-clerktax-collector-2019m-236Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Charged in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino … and paid $25,000 toward restitution. Munson is charged with Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a Crime of Public … to the Fire Department by New York state in connection with the state's two percent tax on fire insurance. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fire