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Friendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
… appropriations by a total of $2.3 million (8 percent) in the three fiscal years audited. This made it appear the … used to fund operations. Improperly restricted $246,000 in a debt reserve fund. The funds should be returned to the … restricted funds to general fund surplus fund balance in compliance with applicable statutes. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… was to examine the District’s accounting for leave time and separation payments for the period July 1, 2014 through … February 29, 2016. Background The Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 is located in the Town of Hempstead in … or procedures in place to provide guidance to employees and District officials to ensure that separation payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separationEastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
Eastchester Union Free School District Financial Management 2016M59
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59Town of Scio – Highway Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-279)
… August 12, 2013. Background The Town of Scio is located in Allegany County. The elected five-member Town Board … The Highway fund incurred a significant operating deficit in 2011 totaling more than $180,000 which resulted in deficit unexpended funds. The operating deficit was caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-scio-highway-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-279Commack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… School District is located in the Towns of Huntington and Smithtown, Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventoryState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … they may not have procured them in a manner that is in the best interests of taxpayers. Officials did not seek … of six professional service providers paid $301,023 during the 14-month audit period. Officials used the same insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… also makes communities greener. Pay Less for Energy In the competitive retail energy market, you’re no longer … and variable/hourly) that may better suit your needs than what your utility currently offers. The New York State Office … for more information about these arrangements. Note: There is no general statutory authority for local governments or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsJamestown City School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-97)
… taxpayers. The Board and District officials: Maintained surplus fund balance in excess of the 4 percent statutory … that was not used to fund operations. As of June 30, 2021, surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by 7 … Comply with the surplus fund balance statutory limit. Reduce overfunded reserves in accordance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/23/jamestown-city-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-97School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2013-MR-1)
… purpose of our audit was to review the projected cost and energy savings achieved by energy performance contracts (EPC) entered into by eight … August 21, 2013. Background An EPC is an agreement with an energy services company in which energy systems are … School Districts Energy Performance Contracts 2013MR1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2013-mr-1Straight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident that when you are ready to retire, your … about your retirement benefits, as well as tips on how to develop a well-rounded financial plan. Your retirement … rates and fees, especially for items that do not last as long as the loan or do not produce financial benefits, could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementVillage of Monticello – Records and Reports (2020M-104)
… Treasurer (Treasurer) maintained accurate, complete and timely records and reports. Key Findings The Treasurer did not maintain accurate, complete and timely accounting records or properly reconcile bank … Village Treasurer Treasurer maintained accurate complete and timely records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-records-and-reports-2020m-104Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Academy Charter School , Eastport-South Manor Central School District and the Liverpool Central … or approve claims totaling $1.9 million. Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Financial Software User … audits of the Academy Charter School EastportSouth Manor Central School District and the Liverpool Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0South Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Mountain Hickory Common School District (District) Trustee … Determine whether the South Mountain Hickory Common School District District Trustee and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-financial-management-2022mHamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… detailed for the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be performed and what furnishings and equipment … aside over $6.6 million for general construction and site work contracts, which was not part of the Project’s original … including quantities, details and locations where the work will be performed. Ensure that the District stays within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… major revenues and expenditures and their expected timing when formulating the budget. Review historical data to … ensure funds are protected and earning interest. Optimize Timing of Disbursements Generally, the longer cash is held … a formal investment policy, if you haven’t already, to guide your local government or school district in making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements
… the State Education Department’s (Department) monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten providers’ compliance with … (UPK) program was established through Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997 to provide all four-year-olds in the State with the … whether the State Education Departments monitoring of the Universal PreKindergarten providers compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/20/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirementsManhasset Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-15)
… manhasset audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/manhasset-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-15Kings Park Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-13)
… of the sampled IT assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Two Chromebooks with a total cost of … susceptible to damage from a water leak in a server room ceiling and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/kings-park-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-13Legal Aid Society
… whether payments Unified Courts System (Courts) made to Legal Aid Society of New York City (Legal Aid) from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 were … The Attorneys for Children Program (AFC Program) provides legal representation and associated support services (e.g. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/legal-aid-societyTown of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… and taxpayers. The Clerk also did not: Always date stamp real property tax receipts – 66 percent of Town and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106