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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … approximately $2.2 million of fund balance on average to help finance the budget each year. However, none of it was … written policies and procedures over the payroll process to ensure the accuracy of the compensation paid and benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … district accumulated excessive unrestricted fund balance in the general fund. The audit recommended that the board … reducing district property taxes or paying off debt. In a follow up audit, the board used excess fund balance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Binghamton , Jamestown Board of Public Utilities , Liverpool Public Library , Monroe County , Village of … identify the type and/or quantity of materials purchased. Liverpool Public Library – Board Oversight and Leave Accruals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… training and safety technique requirements for school bus drivers and school bus safety training instructors and make rules and … and (c) establish an electronic data file containing accident reports relating to school buses. The Education Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followOpinion 2004-4
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … of the partnership, and if the board member, directly or indirectly, receives no benefit from the monies paid by … the law partner is engaged as an independent contractor or employee. The district's code of ethics, however, should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … petty cash funds and authorize petty cash payments in advance of audit. Most petty cash payments will involve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… in education funding, enrollment and conditions across the state. The report analyzes school district financial and … revenues, such as property taxes, and less on state aid. For example, 68 percent of revenues for Long Island schools … the region to appear to have higher state aid levels than is typical for most of the region's other districts. To read …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… were not adequately safeguarded or properly accounted for. District officials did not provide adequate oversight of … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… As a result, officials did not maximize interest earnings for the district. Auditors determined officials did not … options. Niagara Falls City School District – Out-of-District Tuition Billing (Niagara County) Tuition billings for district students enrolled in out-of-district programs were not always accurately calculated or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… 2018-19 that it did not use to fund operations because of generated surpluses. As of June 30, 2019, the surplus fund balance totaled approximately $3.9 million or 32 percent of the next year’s budget, exceeding the statutory limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… GCOM Software LLC for the Department of Motor Vehicles to modernize and integrate technology systems. State … Downtown Revitalization Initiative, including $8.7 million to the City of Cortland and $5.9 million to the Town of … payments valued at more than $226.7 million primarily due to errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Find …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Auburn Enlarged City School District , Bridgehampton Union … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Auburn Enlarged City School District – Employee Compensation … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Auburn Enlarged City School District Bridgehampton Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… education in the least restrictive environment possible to children with disabilities and provides federal funding to … and responsibilities related to the identification of special education students, the development of Individualized … IDEA funds pass through the State Education Department (NYSED) and are allocated by the City’s Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… approximately $3,900. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… or prepare cash flow forecasts to estimate the amount of funds available for investment. Officials earned interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… districts received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … sizeable differences in how school districts are using the funds. The New York City Department of Education plans to use … (Las Vegas) have allotted from 0.4% to 17.1% of their funds for early childhood programs. Spending for Pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… awareness training. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt school district operations and finances,” DiNapoli said. “I urge school district leaders to closely monitor their financial conditions, even if their … position,” meaning there may not be enough cash on hand to cover operating costs. Almost half have a new or increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… Also, we limited the audit to school districts outside of New York City. Background DASA seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and supportive environment free from … year ended June 30, 2016, school districts (excluding New York City) reported 19,410 incidents statewide under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… during the period. In addition, the district's reserve funds were not used as intended and could be overfunded by … 2016-17. In addition, six of the district's eight reserve funds were overfunded by a total of $5.3 million to $10.5 …
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