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Charter School for Applied Technologies – Payment to Affiliated Entities (2013M-300)
… of our audit was to examine the School’s relationship with its affiliated entities and any related payments for the … we were not able to assess the level of risk involved with the School’s participation in these ventures because … obligation to do so. Key Recommendations Confer with SED as to the propriety of its relationship with the LLC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/charter-school-applied-technologies-payment-affiliated-entities-2013m-300College of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… procurement for the goods provided by Fast Track and submitted an appropriate claim for payment to our Office … The College procured brackets, support components and hardware that will serve as supports for wooden benches … Track, to our Office for the brackets, support components and hardware. Key Findings The College did not conduct the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcOnTECH Charter High School - Information Technology (2023M-71)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/03/15/ontech-charter-high-school-information-technology-2023m-71Jamestown City School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-97)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Jamestown City School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District … Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations, appropriated fund balance and reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/23/jamestown-city-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-97State Agencies Bulletin No. 2246
… of the NYSCOPBA Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering the … Employees in the Security Services Unit (SSU) – BU01 and BU21 who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. … payment. The one-time lump sum payment is not pensionable and not subject to across-the-board increases but must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2246-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationDiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… farms to school cafeterias.” “We are honored to partner with the Poughkeepsie Farm-to-School Project in this … arrive at Poughkeepsie schools, the students exclaim with delight and ask what they will be tasting that day,” … director of Poughkeepsie Farm Project. “Our partnership with Poughkeepsie schools is really changing what kids eat. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for October 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … to the selection of applicants to develop and operate a casino. Division of Criminal Justice Services $1.6 million to … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-october-2014Passenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… work reasons such as conducting inspections, making site visits, or attending meetings and recruitment events. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… SED was adequately overseeing if school districts outside New York City were providing the required services to English … “With enrollment in programs to address these disparities on the rise, it’s crucial that SED provide adequate guidance … any building reviews to monitor compliance with the law at individual schools during the audit scope. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-369
… processing of the January 2025 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically, including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-369-january-2025-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, which first applied to local … annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with certain exceptions, including a … 60 percent voter approval of their budget. For the list of allowable tax levy growth factors for all local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentTown of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… as required, to ensure the exemptions remained in compliance with State or local laws. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Flanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… to determine whether disbursements were properly processed for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … approximately 4,400 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are $684,200. Key Finding The Board is not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Town may realize cost savings by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key … State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and services not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… generally complied with New York State General Municipal Law and has established adequate procedures to procure goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187SUNY Bulletin No. SU-171
… of dues (Deduction Codes 222 and 260) and agency shop fee (Deduction Codes 215 and 262) as follows: For … biweekly gross. There is no maximum annual dues or agency shop fee. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-171-united-university-professions-uup-dues-structure-changeTioga Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-83)
… were not maximized. District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program or comply with … officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-83Nyack Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-113)
… (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially in a separate letter to officials. Key Recommendations Monitor compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/28/nyack-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-113I.3 Guide to Financial Operations Account Codes Procedure – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… Descriptions contains information and details regarding State accounting codes. This chapter provides useful … Descriptions contains information and details regarding State accounting codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i3-guide-financial-operations-account-codes-procedureLackawanna City School District - Contractual Services (2019M-23)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether payments for contractual services were accurate and supported. Key … Board-approved contracts or agreements were on file for service providers. Payments to two service providers … the written agreements. Key Recommendations Ensure claims for payment from service providers are sufficiently itemized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/lackawanna-city-school-district-contractual-services-2019m-23