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Lowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
Determine whether the Lowville Academy and Central School District (District) used resources to ensure the District’s Internet connectivity meets the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recommended bandwidth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lowville-academy-s9-22-3.pdfDunham Public Library – Claims Processing (2015M-15)
… received its charter from the New York State Board of Regents in 1937. The Library is governed by a five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/05/dunham-public-library-claims-processing-2015m-15Hicksville Union Free School District – Managing Network User Accounts (2023M-20)
… (District) officials established adequate controls for managing business office network user accounts to help … loss. Officials also did not establish written procedures for granting, verifying, changing and disabling network user … user account access. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/hicksville-union-free-school-district-managing-network-user-accountsOpinion 94-17
… -- Recycling Services (imposition and collection of fees for) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Tax Levy (inclusion of delinquent solid waste services fees with) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§120-w, 120-cc; MUNICIPAL HOME … the amount of unpaid fees imposed upon property owners for recycling services provided by the city under a contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Williamsville Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-193)
… and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage the District’s fund balance and reserves. As a result, the District levied more taxes than … the public regarding the funding and replenishment of all reserves. Key Recommendations Develop budgets that include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/williamsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-193Opinion 90-48
… based solely on the allegations of these residents, may find the bus company not to be a responsible bidder. General … based solely on the allegations of these residents may find the bus company not to be a responsible bidder …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority – Debt Proceeds (2014M-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s controls over the issuing of and accounting for water and sewer bond proceeds for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/04/11/rensselaer-county-water-and-sewer-authority-debt-proceeds-2014m-17State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… confidentially to officials. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the district‘s increased reliance on a remote learning … and administrative operations, protecting IT assets is critical. Find out how your government money is spent at … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audit-0Millbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… officials. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing system access that include periodically … user access and disabling user accounts when access is no longer needed. Develop a breach notification policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they will take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsUnderstanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… For additional terms and descriptions, refer to the … current allocation target to achieve that return, and (2) for the period of benefit payments not supported, will incorporate an index rate for 20-year-tax-exempt municipal bonds. The assumptions used … Accounting Standards Board GASB report issued by NYSLRS for employers to comply with Statement No 68 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Black and Hispanic/Latino households, and higher among women than men, as shown below. While food scarcity was an … sometimes or often did not have enough food to eat. 14% of women reported their households sometimes or often did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020Hornell City School District - Financial Management (2019M-38)
… Determine whether the Board adequately managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings Conservative … fund balance. Certain reserve balances were excessive. District officials did not develop comprehensive written … needed or used to fund operations. Review reserve balances and develop a plan to reduce balances to reasonable levels in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/hornell-city-school-district-financial-management-2019m-38Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
Determine whether Unadilla Valley Central School District (District) officials established nonresident tuition (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/unadilla-valley-2022-44.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the purchasing agent’s electronic signature. City of Glens Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training … not provided to all employees and any elected officials. Of the 30 total individuals tested (23 selected employees and … SHP training, they did not maintain reliable records of who completed the training or ensure everyone who should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… Union Free School District’s (District) health insurance buyout program is cost-effective. Key Findings Although the District’s health insurance buyout program is generally cost-effective, the … employees covered by the District’s same health insurance plan through a spouse or parent employed by the District. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
Determine whether the Town of Webb Union Free School District (District) Board (Board) and District officials adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/webb-2022-53.pdfSayville Union Free School District - Purchasing (2019M-69)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether District officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings District officials did not use a request for proposals (RFPs) … Determine whether District officials used a competitive process to procure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/sayville-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2019m-69DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… for costs incurred for hiring financial advisors to assist in the development of multi-year budget plans. “Long-term … health of our localities,” said DiNapoli. “The tax cap and our state’s continued slow economic recovery underscore … to take action by offering them assistance in dealing with a potential impediment to these efforts.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea of former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann following a joint investigation. As … the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea of former Village of Chatham Chief of Police Peter Volkmann …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageHeuvelton Central School District – Procurement (2023M-55)
… services and establish written agreements with all providers. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/heuvelton-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-55