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Town of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
Town employees and officials use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department The Towns Management of Information Services MIS Department consists of the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25DiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and charter school students increased sharply … reason, excused, unexcused, or for disciplinary reasons. New York state excludes suspensions and extended medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolElmwood Village Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-174)
… The Elmwood Village Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/23/elmwood-village-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-174Forms
… Payroll Purchasing and Payments Travel Vendors Other Unclaimed Funds Vendors Vendor Responsibility Questionnaires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/formsTown of Carlisle – Fund Balance (2017M-106)
… funds. Use general surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves or reducing real property taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-carlisle-fund-balance-2017m-106Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. … Long Island 2,565 $598,748 Niagara Frontier 508 $167,774 New York City 3,357 $2,628,117 Thousand Islands-Seaway 240 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsPortville Central School District - Cafeteria Collections (2018M-244)
Determine whether cafeteria collections were properly collected, recorded and deposited.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/portville-2018m244.pdfVII.9 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… government may request the negotiation of a separate rate for distinctive programs instead of using the standard rate determined by the Division of Budget. For example, a special rate can be developed for a state-administered program of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsTown of Johnsburg – Management Oversight and Online Banking (2013M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit were to evaluate the Town’s oversight of financial activities and internal controls over online banking for the period January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012. … Town of Johnsburg Management Oversight and Online Banking 2013M6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/town-johnsburg-management-oversight-and-online-banking-2013m-6Margaretville Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-46)
… balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 that it did not use to fund operations because of generated operating surpluses. … When unused appropriated fund balance was added back to and overstated receivables were deducted from surplus fund … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/margaretville-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-46Appendix B – Selected Legal References Pertaining to the Audit of Claims Function – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… 20(3)(b), 29(7), 34(1), 1 8, 1 9, 125 and 215(1-b); Highway Law Section 284 Fire Districts – Town Law Section … 177 Counties – County Law Sections 369, 575, 577, and 600; Highway Law Sections 127 and 133(5); and Social Services Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-b-selected-legal-references-pertaining-audit-claims-functionTuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
… and whether all disbursements were properly supported and for legitimate ECA purposes. Key Findings The Board did not appoint a faculty counselor, faculty auditor or a central … did not have the proper approvals. Key Recommendations Appoint a faculty counselor, auditor and central treasurer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018mCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… the status of work orders, and twice-yearly custodian engineer ratings. Key Findings DOE did not fulfill all the … are available, such as ensuring all twice-yearly custodian engineer ratings are performed and including comments where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightAkron Central School District – Controls Over Compensatory Time (2014M-24)
Akron Central School District Controls Over Compensatory Time 2014M24
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/akron-central-school-district-controls-over-compensatory-time-2014m-24New Lebanon Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-30)
Determine whether New Lebanon Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/new-lebanon-central-2021-30.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… and can function well at home, in school, and in their communities. However, many children struggle with mental … Law), effective July 1, 2018, New York became the first state to require that health education in schools must … ... not only our students but our families, schools, and communities.” DOE also acknowledges that students are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… cash or bond, and he was remanded in lieu of posting. If convicted, Schusteritsch faces up to five to fifteen years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-208
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2014 Uniform and Uniform Blazer Allowance … not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees of the NYS Unified Court System in Negotiating Units SY, SR, … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the December 2014 Uniform and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-208-december-2014-unified-court-system-ucs-uniform-and-equipmentCity of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8VIII.1.B Revenue Transfers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… A Revenue transfer is used to adjust or reclassify previously posted … are not limited to, the following types of transactions: Transfer of receipts between funds and account codes as … A Revenue transfer is used to adjust or reclassify previously posted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1b-revenue-transfers