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Wappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
Determine whether Wappingers Central School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/wappingers-2022-88.pdfDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… conditions. I encourage local governments to use our self-assessment tool to help them budget and avoid potential pitfalls in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… This is a decrease from 82 districts that were listed in stress last year and 90 the year prior. This is the fourth … latest round of scoring designated two school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” nine in “moderate fiscal stress” and the remaining 48 as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressOpinion 92-41
… the fire district in question is located on a narrow island in a town. You state that in the district "[t]here are … should be denied" ( In re Piers Old Nos. 8, 9, 10 and 11, North River, in City of New York , 228 NY 140 at 152; see … any "public roads, walks, places and avenues" on any island in the town, even though such roads, walks, places and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41Canarsie Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… fiscal years ended June 30, 2017. About the Program CCC is a New York City-based proprietary organization authorized by … 2017-18 school year, CCC served approximately 90 students in its cost-based Preschool Full-Day Special Class Program. … including $433 in salary and $71 in fringe benefits for a Teacher Assistant. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/canarsie-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-42)
… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-42State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… to improve the cash disbursements process to ensure that all aspects are properly performed. The director approves purchases, audits all claims and signs checks, while the assistant director … waste and recycling fee to realize the estimated revenues. All six of the city's collective bargaining agreements have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York State Farming and Agriculture – Federal Funding and New York
… and in the Federal Crop Insurance and Commodity Credit Funds ($855.6 million). 22 The increases in the Rural … farmers are not confident that programs will continue, or funds continue to be rescinded after grants have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-farming-and-agricultureXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
State agencies must inform OSC of any suspected andor known theft loss misuse or inappropriate action involving State funds equipment supplies and other assets
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsXVI.3.G Legal Compliance – XVI. Financial Reporting
… 1200 – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Legal Compliance , (1200.108-.111 Conflicts between Legal Provisions and GAAP) Process and Document Preparation: … basis reporting requires the disclosure of violations of legal and contractual provisions that could have a material …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3g-legal-complianceImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… that identify the services that plans must cover and pay for (benefit packages) in exchange for monthly premium … fee-for-service (FFS). The Medicaid program should not pay claims on a FFS basis for MLTC plan covered services. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followFriendship Central School District –Procurement (2016M-175)
… Allegany County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 360 students, is governed by an elected … not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the requirements of this policy or require District … agent and claims auditor to regularly monitor compliance with the procurement policy and periodically report to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/friendship-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-175Tupper Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-151)
… expenditures and/or revenue shortfalls. The school food service fund was not self-sufficient and required … and increase revenues for the general fund and the school food service fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/tupper-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-151Bethpage Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-100)
… or individual employment agreements. Key Recommendations Design and implement procedures to address maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/15/bethpage-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-100Hornell City School District - Financial Management (2019M-38)
… plan to reduce balances to reasonable levels in accordance with applicable statutes. Develop comprehensive multiyear … objectives and goals. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/hornell-city-school-district-financial-management-2019m-38Alexandria Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-5)
… Orleans and Theresa in Jefferson County, and the Town of Hammond in St. Lawrence County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/25/alexandria-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-5City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)
… its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for … revenue, such as appropriated fund balance, one-time State funding, and sale of property, to finance its … tax surcharge, sales and use tax as well as City and State mortgage tax that may not be achievable. Results in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… governments across New York improve their long-term budget planning. The bill would provide reimbursement from the state … development of multi-year budget plans. “Long-term budget planning is vital to the fiscal health of our localities,” … all or part of the costs associated with long-term budget planning. Multiyear financial planning is a tool that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… its oversight and work to remove barriers to ensure school districts are providing the required services for … audit examined whether SED was adequately overseeing if school districts outside New York City were providing the … crucial that SED provide adequate guidance and support for school districts to improve the academic outcomes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsRondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… all of the District’s fixed assets. As a result, there is an increased risk fixed assets could be lost, stolen or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36