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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… are likely underestimated by as much as $945,000. Life, health and dental insurance costs could potentially be underestimated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2018M-80)
… should: Ensure that the payroll account balance shown on the District’s books represents the true book balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-bankCost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… and sewer and water improvement districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 6-d details procedures … or equipment when the repairs are of a type that does not recur annually or at shorter intervals. Section 6-g … from, a capital reserve for fire districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 99-g provides an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsSaranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
Determine whether Saranac Central School District (District) officials properly billed and collected tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the District.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/saranac-central-school-district-2023-90.pdfIndian River Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-92)
Determine whether the Indian River Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately managed the District's financial condition.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/indian-river-2022-92.pdfBelfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
Determine whether the Belfast Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/belfast-2021-135.pdfWesthill Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-32)
Determine whether Westhill Central School District (District) officials implemented adequate information technology (IT) controls over the District Office’s network to safeguard personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/westhill-central-2021-32.pdfDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the … on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable tool to improve housing … or fuel economic growth," said DiNapoli. "Since exemptions result in other taxpayers generally bearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… website to learn more about OGS contracts and find out how to be included in future bids. You may also find cost … CostSaving Ideas How to Reduce Energy Costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsMedina Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-163)
… quotations for Project purchases. The Board did not always approve change orders. Monthly financial reporting to the … Solicit competition through bids when required, or request for proposals or quotes to provide assurance the … District is receiving the lowest possible price. Properly approve change orders. Include all itemized Project costs in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-163Hinsdale Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-244)
… cash receipts were properly collected, recorded and deposited, and whether disbursements were properly authorized, supported and recorded for the period July 1, 2015 through August 9, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/hinsdale-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-244Dansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… The Board and District officials have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. District officials did not provide IT security awareness training for employees. As of February 27, … officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT security policies, procedures and plans to safeguard IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonMount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
Determine whether the Mount Vernon City School District (District) Board and District officials procured natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of District taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mount-vernon-2019-91.pdfBaldwin Union Free School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-17)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/baldwin-union-free-school-district-S9-23-17.pdfEast Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-2023-S9-23-18.pdfCuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… officer (CEO) and is responsible for the District’s day-to-day management under the District’s Board of Education’s … claims auditor from an administrative point of view, to keep the claims auditing function as independent as … The Manager is responsible for ordering food and supplies to provide meals and refreshments for students, sell a la …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28Sidney Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-243)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance. Key … $381,484 and $563,862, respectively, were excessive. The District’s reported fund balances exceeded its statutory … tax certiorari reserve balance as of June 30, 2019, the District’s recalculated surplus fund balance exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/13/sidney-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-243East Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
… financial condition. Key Findings The District’s general fund balance increased by $12.9 million (141 percent) from … expenditures and unassigned fund balance based on historical data and known trends. Discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-managementState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Supplemental Food Programs. Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation $6 million with Starr Whitehouse … Fund $27.1 million with Manning Squires Henning Co. for renovations to the Milne Library at SUNY Geneseo. $20.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… for janitorial services at Stony Brook University Indoor Sports Complex. $1.3 million with The Research Foundation for … Cayuga and Seneca counties. Department of Transportation $16.8 million with Transit Construction Corp. for intelligent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-august