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Selkirk Fire District – Procurement of Professional Services (2021M-55)
Determine whether Selkirk Fire District (District) officials solicited competition for professional services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/selkirk-district-2021-55.pdfNew Roots Charter School - Lunch Operations (2019M-73)
… whether School officials provided school meals in a cost effective manner. Key Findings Over the last two years, … meals-per-labor-hour (MPLH) or cost-per-meal equivalent (ME) analyses. Officials could have saved money if they … or federal programs. Ensure the School is obtaining the best price when making purchases. School officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/24/new-roots-charter-school-lunch-operations-2019m-73Enterprise Charter School - Procurement (2019M-06)
… whether School officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings School officials … goods procured. Key Recommendations Comply with the policy to secure quotes or requests for proposals when required, … review all quotes received and publically advertise to meet procurement needs. Verify that the correct pricing is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/05/enterprise-charter-school-procurement-2019m-06East Meadow Union Free School – Overtime (2022M-118)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/east-meadow-union-free-school-district-2022-118.pdfCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… York State Education Department (SED) Regulations, each high school student must earn at least one unit of Arts … Arts teachers; Provide 180 minutes per week, or 108 hours of instruction; and Have an SED approved Arts syllabus … from the cohort of 51,874 students who entered high school in 2007 and graduated with high school diplomas in 2011. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… the Program CTE prepares students to succeed in future careers by introducing them to workplace competencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. Background … of the Foundation. While both filed financial disclosure forms, neither disclosed their relationship with the Foundation on these forms. Key Recommendations Determine if there is a more cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348College of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background The College of Mount Saint Vincent … years ended June 30, 2010, the school certified 4,686 TAP awards totaling $7.3 million that were paid on to the school … We reviewed a sample of 200 randomly-selected TAP awards paid to 186 students, as well as other awards to these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-programBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… Board assigned nearly all revenue the School received to National Heritage Academies, Inc. (NHA), which is responsible … Negotiate changes in the terms of the management agreement with NHA to gain more control over the School’s … assess the terms and conditions of any management agreement to ensure it is reasonable and in the School’s best …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018MS-5) - West Seneca School District
Assess whether local governments/school districts who utilize aggregators for energy are ensuring they are procuring electricity and natural gas at lowest price
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/west-seneca-school.pdfProcurement of Electricity and Natural Gas Through Aggregators (2018MS-5) - North Syracuse School District
Assess whether local governments/school districts who utilize aggregators for energy are ensuring they are procuring electricity and natural gas at lowest price
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/north-syracuse-school.pdfRenaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Financial Operations (2016M-198)
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts Financial Operations 2016M198
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-financial-operations-2016m-198University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll (2023M-123)
… Determine whether University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (School) officials accurately compensated … compensate employees or require adequate support for hours worked. Therefore, payroll errors went undetected … and documents and examined payroll-related records for 25 of the 138 individuals employed by the School and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/12/01/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-payroll-2023m-123West Buffalo Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-314)
… September 30, 2013. Background The West Buffalo Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is … a Board of Trustees that currently has seven members. The School’s expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $2.1 million. Key Finding The School billed the correct school districts of residence and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/12/06/west-buffalo-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-314State Agencies Bulletin No. 2251
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2024-25 school … 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $345,000 for the 2024-25 school year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2251-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2351
… bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2025-26 school year maximum salary limit and pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 5 TRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2351-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitReal Property Tax Cap - School Districts
… on our upcoming training opportunities. Contact Call the Help Line at 1-866-321-8503 or (518) 408-4934 or by Email at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districtsOpinion 99-14
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … bidding monetary thresholds to be exceeded. The bidding statute applies both to direct expenditures, and indirect … generally have stated that municipal officials have a fiduciary duty to secure the best price obtainable in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14Franklin-Treadwell Fire District – Disbursements (2021M-16)
Determine whether Franklin-Treadwell Fire District (District) officials provided adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were authorized, supported and for appropriate District purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/Franklin-Treadwell-FD.pdfUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that were … with UnitedHealthcare (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on procedure codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59