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II.4 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
New York State Financial Accounting standards are used in the EXECUTE and EVALUATE phases of the financial cycle
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4-overviewPeekskill City School District - Network User Accounts (2021M-195)
… School District (District) officials adequately managed and monitored network user accounts. Key Findings District officials did not adequately manage and monitor network user accounts. In addition to sensitive … user accounts. These accounts consisted of 56 individual and 77 generic unneeded network user accounts, one of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/peekskill-city-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-195Rochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)
… whether the Board’s 2018-19 adopted budget was realistic and structurally balanced based on historical or known trends. Key Findings The Board and District officials neglected to use accurate estimates of … The Board failed to adopt a structurally balanced budget and did not follow its fund balance policy when it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/21/rochester-city-school-district-budgeting-and-multiyear-financial-planningLong Lake Central School District – Payroll (2016M-90)
… The Long Lake Central School District is located in the Towns of Arietta and Long Lake in Hamilton County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/long-lake-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-90Liverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
… three of the 48 IT items we tested: a laptop and two cameras, totaling $1,444. The last comprehensive physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/liverpool-central-school-district-information-technology-assets-2020m-59Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Network Access (2021M-35)
… Key Findings District officials did not ensure that the District’s network access controls were secure. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-network-access-2021m-35State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… for desktop computers, which includes $585,300 to Maureen Data Systems Inc and $504,700 to Quality and Assurance … to Applied DNA Clinical Labs LLC; and $1.2 million to 53 vendors for various other purposes such as office supplies, … program. Gaming Commission $10.5 million for tribal-state compact payments to the cities of Buffalo, Niagara Falls and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryWhispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFRs) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … 30, 2012. Background Whispering Pines is a SED-approved, for-profit special education provider of center- and … Cost Manual (2014-S-3) State Education Department: LaSalle School - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
… goods and services. Ensured compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Key Findings School officials … did not: Establish adequate policies and procedures for credit cards resulting in the circumvention of purchasing … include provisions prohibiting discrimination, procedures for reporting violations or the Dignity Act Coordinator’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allMount Pleasant Central School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-31)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Mount Pleasant Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether Mount Pleasant Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/mount-pleasant-central-school-district-information-technology-userCity of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… City officials did not exercise proper oversight of cash receipts and did not establish comprehensive written … provide adequate guidance and internal controls over the cash receipt function from waste water, park and recreation, … City of Beacon Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology 2012M224 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mTown of Lenox - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-242)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Finding We reviewed 101 properties with … to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: Ensure all applicants provide adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-lenox-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-242Garrison Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-108)
… July 1, 2014 through December 10, 2015. Background The Garrison Union Free Central School District is located in the … Garrison Union Free School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/garrison-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-108Schalmont Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-35)
… District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against … to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the … regulations. Four of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were missing from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/schalmont-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newEden Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-28)
… Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/eden-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… reported $1.34 billion in actual and anticipated spending on capital projects over a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and … five years and anticipated spending over the next five on modifications to buildings, roads, bridges and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsPanama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-73)
… the Panama Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials purchased goods … audits. As a result, $1.1 million in purchases (half of the procurements we reviewed) were made without … in a prudent and economical manner, in the best interests of taxpayers and that procurements were not influenced by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/panama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-73Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (2016M-19)
… July 1, 2014 through September 28, 2015. Background The Valley Stream Central High School District is located in the … 7-12 of the following Union Free School Districts (UFSD): Valley Stream UFSD Thirteen, Valley Stream UFSD Twenty-four and Valley Stream UFSD Thirty. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/valley-stream-central-high-school-district-payroll-2016m-19Fire Island Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-289)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if leave accrual records were accurately recorded for the period … accurate records of the accrual and use of employee leave time. Key Recommendation There were no recommendations … Fire Island Union Free School District Leave Accruals 2015M289 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/18/fire-island-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-289Hamilton Central School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-136)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 … Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the school lunch fund for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $269,000. Key … standards. Without general fund subsidies, the school lunch fund’s operating deficits would average about $70,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/hamilton-central-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financial-condition