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Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… required financial statement audit and renders an opinion on whether the financial statements are in accordance with … (PA) registered and licensed to practice in New York State; have or develop expertise in district financial … Guidance for School Districts [pdf]," - Office of the State Comptroller "Sample Request for Proposals (RFP) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. … state’s school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four city school districts) will have about $308 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… million. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… 2018. We also analyzed 2014-15 school year data from the State Education Department (SED). Background DASA took effect on July 1, 2012 with the goal of providing public elementary and secondary school students in New York State with a safe and supportive environment free from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… services totaling approximately $4.3 million (93 percent) of those reviewed. The district had written agreements with 18 of 19 professional service providers and payments were made in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Tioga Central School District – Cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… they did not timely bill for nonresident students placed in the district. Hyde Park Central School District – Fixed Assets (2019M-103) The district does not have a comprehensive policy for identifying and … agent as the property control manager, resulting in an inadequate segregation of duties. North Bellmore Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… totaling $89,165. For two collections totaling $5,144, sales tax totaling $431 was not set aside for remittance to … for appropriate purposes, they were not always audited and approved before payment. The treasurer printed and signed … exceeding the statutory limit. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Saratoga Springs City School District – Procurement (2023M-25)
… take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/15/saratoga-springs-city-school-district-procurement-2023m-258637 Public Info Specialist 3
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/Jobs/docs/8637-public-info-specialist-3-8-24.docState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Charter Schools and the South Buffalo Charter School . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … (Erie County) Employee compensation was not specified in the collective bargaining agreement or written employment … spending, the state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date hardware and software inventory. Officials did not ensure that computers were free from malicious software. In fact, two malicious software applications were installed on district computers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… a nonresident student and should have been billed tuition. In addition, some student records contained insufficient … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditIntroduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Alcohol purchased with taxpayer dollars. Payment of spousal and other non-employee travel with public funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… W. Cowart, 58, of Grand Island, NY, pleaded guilty to theft concerning programs receiving federal funds before … The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In addition, Cowart’s son and … and Fredia, 28, both of Niagara Falls, NY, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of theft of government funds which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… without always obtaining or documenting price quotes. For nine purchases totaling $37,000, officials said they … claims auditor did not review the supporting documentation for all health insurance claims paid during the audit period … and in compliance with district requirements, except for one payment for $100 that should have been $300. Edinburg …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … to excessive levels and have consistently levied taxes for expenditures that could have been paid for with reserve funds. Goshen Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… 2020-S-63 ). About the Program As the steward of New York State’s education program, the State Education Department (Department) is charged with the … disabilities. The objective of our initial audit, issued on April 11, 2022, was to determine what steps the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followDiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… are legally separate but can impact its budget. Today, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released updated reports on three major city-supported agencies — the New York City … $125 million in FY 2024; however, additional per-pupil state aid would likely defray a portion of such costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesOpinion 88-77
… a prohibited interest in contracts between the district and the corporation for the provision by the corporation of … relating to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees are contained in General Municipal Law, Article … district is agreeing to provide funding for the program and the local council is agreeing to conduct the program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… that were listed in stress last year. "While it is welcome news that so few school districts across the state have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stress