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Opinion 92-56
… CHAPTER 791; TOWN LAW, §§27, 116: A town whose town board is authorized by special act to appoint a town manager "upon … of duties, may be reimbursed by the town. There is no provision therein for the payment of a flat monthly fee … its officers and employees if the additional compensation is authorized by State statute or by a duly enacted local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… through March 18, 2016. Background The Sweet Home Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst and … financing is issued only if needed. … Sweet Home Central School District Financial Management 2016M207 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207Sagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Education (Board) appropriately managed the Sagaponack … Unrestricted fund balance increased to $1.04 million as of June 30, 2017, or 61 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations, exceeding the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53Canton Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-186)
… was required to conduct an independent and thorough audit of the claims. The claims auditor did not audit and approve any of the 38 scholarship payments paid totaling $9,485 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/canton-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-186Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-131)
… As a result, the purchasing agent approved 12 purchase orders (6 percent) for purchases totaling $61,109 after the … supporting documentation that included confirming purchase orders (i.e., purchase orders issued after the goods or services have already been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018mMamaroneck Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2018M-95)
… adopt and implement procedures governing the operations of ECA funds, as required. The central treasurer did not have … sales tax totaling $473 was not set aside for remittance to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (State). Key Recommendations Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/mamaroneck-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2018m-95Dover Union Free School District - Information Technology (2018M-112)
… officials did not properly secure the server room. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/28/dover-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2018m-112North Merrick Union Free School District - Purchasing (2018M-87)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the purchasing of goods and services complied with … statutes and District policies. Noteworthy Achievements The District generally complied with New York State General … number of quotes. We selected 10 vendors who were paid a combined total of $5.1 million to determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2018m-87Ballston Spa Central School District - Separation Payments (2018M-132)
… agreement (CBA). There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. … Ballston Spa Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/21/ballston-spa-central-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-132Cassadaga Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-110)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund … a three-year period. Unrestricted fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by more than $950,000, or five percentage … and use of appropriated fund balance. Reduce the unrestricted fund balance to within the statutory limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-110Florida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… The Florida Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Goshen and Warwick in Orange County and operates two schools with approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146Westmoreland Central School District – State Transportation Aid (2017M-220)
… which is governed by a seven-member Board of Education, has approximately 950 students. Budgeted appropriations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/westmoreland-central-school-district-state-transportation-aid-2017m-220Galway Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2017M-267)
… The District’s unrestricted fund balance at the end of 2016-17 was approximately $2.5 million or 11.7 percent of the ensuing year’s budgeted appropriations, exceeding the … Recommendations Ensure that the District’s fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and use surplus funds as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/galway-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2017m-267Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… to fuel usage records. Key Recommendations The Supervisor of Transportation and head mechanic should ensure: Accurate … The storage tanks are inspected monthly. The Supervisor of Transportation and Business Manager should ensure fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)
… one-time expenditures, pay off debt or reduce property taxes. … Middletown Enlarged City School District Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245Waterford-Halfmoon Union Free School District - Financial Management (2017M-243)
… overestimated appropriations by an average of nearly $2.8 million annually from 2014-15 through 2016-17, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/15/waterford-halfmoon-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017mWarrensburg Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2017M-265)
… Determine whether District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings District … 2014-15 through 2016-17 and it appears they did so again in 2017-18. Unrestricted fund balance ranged between 7.6 and … Develop realistic estimates of appropriations. Adopt a written plan to use excess fund balance to benefit District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/warrensburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mCrown Point Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-76)
… for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before payment. Key Findings Checks were printed and signed before … the audit period were not audited and approved before payment. Key Recommendations Print and sign checks after the … been audited and approved. Audit and approve claims before payment in accordance with New York State Education Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-76Jordan-Elbridge Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-241)
… service fund over the past four years without using this money for debt payments. The Board has not adopted … to ensure they do not accumulate to excessive levels. Use money in the debt service fund to pay related debt service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/26/jordan-elbridge-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementRochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… Background The Rochester City School District is located in the City of Rochester, Monroe County. The District, which … for the processing or monitoring of payroll payments. In our audit sample of payroll payments, we identified over $356,600 in incorrect or unsupported payments. Hundreds of staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435