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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… consistently overestimated appropriations by an average of more than $2 million a year and allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit of 4%. As of June 30, 2021, it was nearly $7.8 million (28% of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsWillsboro Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-119)
Determine whether Willsboro Central School District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in summer placements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/willsboro-central-school-district-2023-119.pdfSchoharie Central School District - School Lunch Operations (2019M-19)
… $2,000 in three months if they purchased milk from the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) cooperative bid. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/19/schoharie-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2019m-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1649
… of changes being made to the checks they receive as a result of the Reversal (AC230) and Exchange (AC1476) process … of changes being made to the checks they receive as a result of the Reversal AC230 and Exchange AC1476 process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1649-changes-payroll-reversal-and-exchange-checksCooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… generating operating surpluses totaling approximately $3.2 million. Appropriating fund balance that is not needed … we determined it exceeded the statutory limit by $2.3 million when including unused appropriated fund balance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65If You Need Help – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… If you have questions about GASB standards and how they apply, please consult with your … an independent auditor. If you have questions about your GASB report or for help accessing Retirement Online , use our … desk form (select Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Reporting or Retirement Online Troubleshooting from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/if-you-need-helpMoriah Central School District – Internal Controls Over Leave Accruals (2014M-84)
… ensure the accuracy of the leave records maintained by the payroll clerk. Key Recommendations Establish a comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/moriah-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-leave-accrualsSelected Publications and Reports
… Risks Fiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19 Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for Municipalities: Common Themes for Fiscal Year 2018 Fiscal Stress in School Districts: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/selected-publications-and-reportsState Agencies
… Find information about state audits payroll travel policies accounting and operational guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agenciesChenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s … Chapter 260 of the Laws of 2008 authorizes the District to issue debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3Chenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B17-4-5)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b17-4-5Ardsley Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-13)
Determine whether the Ardsley Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance and reserves.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/ardsley-union-free-school-district-2024-13.pdfDiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… and school districts in New York. “Since implementing the system last year, we have evaluated the fiscal condition of … picture. But our work is not done. The value in our system will be borne out over time as it helps guide local … plans.” The creation of the ‘early warning’ monitoring system is the centerpiece of the Comptroller’s fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesSouth Colonie Central School District - Allocation of Personnel Costs (2020M-10)
Determine if District officials accurately allocated personnel costs between District and State grant activities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/south-colonie-2020-10.pdfMilford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-94)
Determine whether the Milford Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/milford-2022-94.pdfRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
… District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Ten of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were not included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newLivonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Nine of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were not included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkGreenport Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-30)
… District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Five of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were not included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/greenport-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newWillsboro Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-362)
… The Willsboro Central School District is located in the Towns of Chesterfield, Essex, Lewis, Westport and Willsboro in Essex County. The District, which operates one school with … Key Findings The District overestimated appropriations in the adopted budgets by more than 10 percent over the past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/willsboro-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-362Wheelerville Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-9)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … Union Free School District is located in the Town of Caroga in Fulton County. The District, which operates one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/wheelerville-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-9