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Oversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … as needed. The UPK program is funded by the State and NYC. The State’s portion is based on a State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programOpinion 91-51
… the district may be financed by means of special ad valorem levies (County Law, §270) or on a benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-51Arkville Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-65)
… policy, code of ethics or an investment policy. The Board does not periodically review the bank reconciliations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/03/arkville-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-65Town of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)
… has multiyear financial and capital plans. Key Findings We project that 2018 sewer district expenditures will exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… fuel inventory and to assess its cash disbursement process for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … to approximately 18,000 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $4.1 million. Key Findings … bids or use available State and county contracts for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel. Enforce and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mGreenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)
… are correct. Key Recommendations Ensure compliance with New York State Town Law by developing policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… other accounts are accurately reconciled and recorded in a timely manner. Update financial records and reports to conform to OSC’s uniform system. Ensure budgets are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Financial Condition (2020M-91)
… approximately $1 million during our audit period because of the Board’s hindered ability to recognize revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-financial-condition-2020m-91Greenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… have been sold or traded in to help offset the cost of new equipment purchases totaling $124,880. Twenty pieces of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223Plainville Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-91)
… Ensure the Treasurer’s records were audited each year, as required. Audit and approve all claims prior to payment when required. We tested claims totaling $289,700 and found claims … on time. Audit and approve claims prior to payment when required. District officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/10/01/plainville-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-91South Butler Fire District – Board Oversight of Financial Operations (2020M-155)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the South …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/30/south-butler-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-operations-2020m-155Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials effectively … fund balance declined by $676,641 (66 percent). As of December 31, 2022, unrestricted fund balance was $34,092, which was less than 4 percent of the 2023 appropriations. The Board did not adopt realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67Norfolk Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-109)
… The Board did not audit and approve all claims prior to payment, annually audit the Treasurer’s records and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/30/norfolk-fire-district-board-oversight-2022m-109Franklin Square and Munson Fire District – Non-Firefighting Vehicles (2017M-20)
… and Munson Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the hamlet of Franklin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/28/franklin-square-and-munson-fire-district-non-firefighting-vehicles-2017m-20DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… providers found a Brooklyn school that claimed $800,000 in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State … 30, 2013, Milestone reported approximately $3.8 million in reimbursable costs for its SED programs. DiNapoli’s audit … 2010-11 and 2011-12. DiNapoli’s audit identified $801,859 in reported costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa. The full op-ed is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's … and investing. They become better equipped and informed to make important financial decisions in the future that … applying for a credit card, student loan or mortgage. It's time for New York to catch up to states who for decades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsFairview Fire District – Audit Follow Up (2009M-211-F)
… in March 2010. Background The Fairview Fire District is located in the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County and is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town. The District, which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/fairview-fire-district-audit-follow-2009m-211-fRivendell School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Rivendell School (Rivendell) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were properly documented, program-related, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s … audit included the expenses claimed on Rivendell’s CFRs for the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/28/rivendell-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMid Island Therapy Associates, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit included all expenses claimed on Mid Island’s CFR for the fiscal year 2012-13, and certain expenses claimed on Mid Island’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2012. Background Mid Island is a for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/mid-island-therapy-associates-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEast Brentwood Fire District – Control Environment and Expenditures (2015M-112)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s internal control environment and selected … through April 30, 2014. Background The East Brentwood Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/14/east-brentwood-fire-district-control-environment-and-expenditures-2015m-112