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New Rochelle City School District – Information Technology (2021M-142)
Determine whether New Rochelle City School District (District) officials established adequate controls over network and financial application user accounts to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/new-rochelle-2021-142.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Hoosick Falls Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-159)
… We project appropriations were estimated more reasonably in 2019-20 but certain account lines continued to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/hoosick-falls-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementSchool District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… Union Free , Plattsburgh City , South Colonie Central , and South Huntington Union Free . Audit Objective To … with PE requirements mandated by State Education Law and regulations. As a result, not all students are receiving … an adequate amount of PE to students in grades K-4, and seven did not do so for grade 5. None of the districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Fiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19
This report summarizes results of school district scores for the 2018-19 fiscal school year (SY) and compares results to SYs 2016-17 and 2017-18.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/common-themes-for-school-year-2018-19.pdfGeneva City School District - Reserves (2018M-51)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Board reasonably and transparently financed reserves. Key Findings The Board … percent of total reserves) are overfunded by $7.8 million and potentially unnecessary. Key Recommendations The Board … if the amounts reserved are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutory requirements. … Geneva City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/22/geneva-city-school-district-reserves-2018m-51New 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-bankBemus Point Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-212)
… could have presented the capital project to the voters in a more transparent manner. The Board did not approve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-212Onteora Central School District – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2021M-216)
Determine whether Onteora Central School District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-effective manner and ensured claims were audited for accuracy and completeness.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/onteora-2021-216.pdfNew Lebanon Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-30)
Determine whether New Lebanon Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/new-lebanon-central-2021-30.pdfMedina Central School District - Reserve Funds (2019M-165)
… reserves, as the District’s reserve policy requires. As a result, they could not demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. While … meeting minutes, District officials have developed a plan to use $5.4 million from four general fund reserves for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/03/medina-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2019m-165North Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… The North Syracuse Central School District is located in the Towns of Cicero, Clay and Salina, Onondaga County. The … Key Findings Seven individuals had access to functions in the payroll system that were not required to fulfill their … paycheck of salaried employees against the information in the payroll financial system. Key Recommendations Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationSalem Central School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-394)
… 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The Salem Central School District is located in Washington County and is … accounting records for all receipts. … Salem Central School District Internal Controls Over ExtraClassroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/salem-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-42)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund … District officials overestimated appropriations by a total of approximately $11.6 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 … to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-42North Rose-Wolcott Central School District – Smart Schools Bond Act Allocations (2022M-116)
Determine whether North Rose-Wolcott Central School District (District) officials properly applied for all Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) allocations for eligible technology purchases.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/north-rose-wolcott-central-school-district-2022-116.pdfPotsdam Central School District – Network User Account Controls and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-104)
Determine whether Potsdam Central School District (District) officials established adequate controls over network user accounts and developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/potsdam-central-school-district-2022-104.pdfHerkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2020M-136)
Determine whether the Herkimer Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly planned and managed the 2014 building renovation project.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/herkimer-central-school-district-2020-136.pdfKatonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
Determine whether Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District (District) officials procured goods and services in a cost-efficient manner and provided adequate oversight of awarded contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-2022-122.pdfWatervliet City School District – Payroll and Claims Processing (2013M-4)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s payroll and claims processing operations for the period July 1, 2011, … for the general fund, $1.76 million for special aid fund, and $780,000 for cafeteria fund. Key Findings The District’s … time each year for vacation, illness or personal use, and, in some cases, receive cash payments for a portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/watervliet-city-school-district-payroll-and-claims-processing-2013m-4Sayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
Determine whether District officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/sayville-2019-69.pdf