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Vertus Charter School – Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2016M-344)
… audit were to evaluate the School’s financial activities for conflicts of interest and to assess the controls over … a seven-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $4.8 million. … information technology (IT) policies and procedures for user accounts, acceptable use, breach notification and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/vertus-charter-school-conflict-interest-and-information-technology-2016mVillage of Horseheads – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-134)
… Key Findings Based on our sample of $1.1 million in claims and disbursements reviewed, Village officials did … and Internet services for necessity, which resulted in expenditures of $5,406 for 11 service lines with no usage. … into the possible misappropriation of Village funds. In August 2023, the Assistant Clerk was arrested on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/05/10/village-horseheads-claims-auditing-and-disbursements-2023m-134Town of Philipstown – Financial Management (2024M-100)
… benefited taxpayers within the water district and resulted in the decline of the general fund balance from $1 million to … fund and budgeted approximately $20,000 for debt service in the fund, the Board did not budget for GLWD appropriations in the general fund each year where annual GLWD expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/09/town-philipstown-financial-management-2024m-100Brookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… financial system user is assigned only one username and password and has not designated someone independent of … financial system user is assigned only one username and password and designate someone independent of Business Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… of the Agency’s financial and operational activities for the period October 1, 2012 through March 12, 2015. … appointed by the Village Board. Operating expenses for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $2.36 … commingled bank accounts and accounting records for the three entities. The Agency inappropriately gifted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Wellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
Wellsville Central School District Financial Management 2017M159
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… evaluate tuition rates for reasonableness. Contact the New York State Education Department for guidance regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – Contract Management (2014M-073)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board of Trustees’ oversight of management … under SUNY authorization and provides education to approximately 670 students. The School’s total … for certain costs and allows one party − the CMO − to train the Directors of Operations, who are responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/07/11/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-contract-management-2014mTri-Valley Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-094)
… Tri-Valley Central School District (District) is located in Sullivan and Ulster Counties, and is governed by the Board … comprises nine elected members. There are two schools in operation within the District, with approximately 1,100 … experienced accumulated operating surplus of $5.3 million. In addition, if outstanding tax certiorari proceedings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/tri-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-094School Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released five letter reports to the following school districts: Half Hollow … [pdf] , and Sachem Central School District [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the projected … districts are verifying the accuracy of the ESCO’s annual verification reports or ensuring that the guaranteed energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1East Moriches Union Free School District - Budget Review (B7-15-5)
… County. Pursuant to Chapter 354 of the Laws of 2006, the State Legislature authorized the District to issue debt … obligations to fund operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-15-5Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… February 6, 2014. Background The Forestville Central School District (District) is located in several towns in … Forestville Central School District Transportation Operations and Cafeteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andVillage of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… preparation. The Board did not ensure that the former or current Clerk-Treasurer filed the AUD in a timely manner. Also, the current Clerk-Treasurer did not file the 2013-14 or 2014-15 … following year. The Mayor did not ensure that the proper rates of pay were paid or certify the payrolls from April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… activities for the period October 1, 2012 through March 12, 2015. Background The Village of Fairport Industrial … if it is a department of the Village of Fairport Office of Community and Economic Development, which inappropriately … to statutory amendments that require IDAs to return such funds to the affected taxing jurisdictions. The Agency made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardTown of Galen – Financial Management (2014M-341)
… June 12, 2014. Background The Town of Galen is located in Wayne County and has a population of approximately 4,300. … of an independent public accountant or auditor to do so. In consultation with the Town’s attorney as appropriate, … and manage the ambulance service as a Town department in accordance with law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-galen-financial-management-2014m-341NY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… today announced the appointment of Anastasia Titarchuk to the position of Deputy Chief Investment Officer for the … and varied financial experience are perfectly suited to helping manage the Fund,” DiNapoli said. “We are fortunate to have her with us.” “Anastasia’s experience across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerState Agencies Bulletin No. 145
… Purpose To explain automatic processing of retroactive adjustments … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Audit mailbox. … To explain automatic processing of retroactive adjustments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/145-new-earnings-code-rcn-retroactive-contract-pay-adjustmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) The district did not have adequate systems in place to verify that textbooks purchased for and loaned to … support the students' eligibility to receive textbooks. In addition, the district did not have systems in place to account for textbooks purchased for and loaned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 338
To notify agencies of the next step in the PS Query Upgrade process and to remind agencies that it is not too late to rename queries before the upgrade
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/338-prioritizing-renamed-private-queries-preparation-upgrade