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Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School District’s (District’s) progress, as of February … recommendations in the audit report Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing … of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School Districts Districts progress as of February 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fBayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Fund Balance Management (2021M-116)
… is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance not provided for by statute, resulting in higher than necessary tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-managementGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… seeking professional services. Obtain verbal and written quotes and ensure that all proper documentation is … authorizing payments. Review overpayments identified in this report and seek recovery as appropriate. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsRockville Centre Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-28)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and they did not adopt an adequate IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses, officials did … officials did not ensure goods and services were procured in accordance with applicable statutes or district policy and … policy and procedures for 65 percent of the $263,023 in purchases reviewed. The claims auditor did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, according to a report released today by State … Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required … information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkApplying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… benefit online. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Apply for Retirement.” Paper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefitsCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… Allegany, Central, Finger Lakes, Genesee, Long Island, New York City, Niagara, Palisades, Saratoga/Capital District, … and, as of January 2022, had published 24 data items (10 maps, 11 data sets, two filtered views, and one chart). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from an IT disruption. Assemble a Team … as well as those with appropriate technical knowledge of the organization’s IT systems and electronic data. It may … data that support the processes and services. In the event of an incident, personnel need to quickly recognize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and Patchogue-Medord Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2020, as amended … of 2020, authorized the District to issue serial bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $4.5 million, to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2019. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-1Valhalla Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-333)
… 2011. Key Recommendations Develop realistic budgets based on the prior year’s actual results and anticipated operating … funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other, necessary reserves established and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/valhalla-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-333DiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green Acres project has drawn noticeable criticism in the … to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes associated with the Green Acres Mall project. The review of the Hempstead IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of the Groton Central School District , Herricks Union Free School District and the Stockbridge Valley Central … use and raised taxes unnecessarily. Herricks Union Free School District – Fuel Card Purchases (Nassau County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSchool Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… project costs of approximately $52.5 million. Key Findings All five districts are projected to realize the guaranteed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… analysis, we selected one State University of New York Farmingdale State College (College) employee with travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… whether the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office (Central) and Lehman College (Lehman) officials … Determine whether the City University of New Yorks Central Office and Lehman College officials adequately assured that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsMedicaid Program – Managed Long Term Care Premium Rate Setting
… costs. Key Findings Two MCOs reported a total of $82.3 million in medical costs for services procured through a … of costs led to questionable payments of at least $82.3 million. We determined the Department does not have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/27/medicaid-program-managed-long-term-care-premium-rate-settingCase Management
… submit monthly invoices for reimbursement of expenses. All client intakes, assessments, contacts, case notes, and client wait lists are recorded in DFTA’s Senior Tracking, … needs received services first. For example, a 96-year-old client with a mobility impairment and other serious medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-managementPublic Welfare – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Net Assistance (SNA). FA provides up to 60 months of cash assistance to eligible needy families; SNA provides cash or non-cash assistance to eligible single adults, childless couples, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-welfare