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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… BOCES , Olean City School District , Port Washington Union Free School District , Rensselaer City … $1.1 million or 3 percentage points each year. Port Washington Union Free School District – Claims … BOCES Olean City School District Port Washington Union Free School District Rensselaer City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether New York City (NYC) Department of … communication skills and leadership capability. According to New York State Education Department (SED) Regulations, … visual arts, music, dance, or theater) during their stay to receive a high school diploma. SED Regulation 100 states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-148)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training to staff. Hardware and software inventory records were … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to School officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive … recovery plan. Provide security awareness training to staff and maintain complete and up-to-date hardware and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/10/18/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-information-technologyPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
… Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/port-washington-union-free-school-district-mental-health-trainingGenesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… Review and revise policies, and adopt additional policies, to address current operations and needs, and ensure adopted policies are communicated to staff and enforced. Ensure a thorough, independent review of disbursements occurs prior to payment to verify that disbursements are adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34PUC Achieve Charter School – Board Oversight (2016M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of financial operations for … by a seven-member Board of Trustees, provided education to approximately 85 students in grade five during the 2014-15 … $470,000. One of the School’s Trustees appears to have a prohibited interest in the School’s transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/05/05/puc-achieve-charter-school-board-oversight-2016m-316Aloma D. Johnson Charter School – Leave Accruals (2017M-218)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School’s leave accrual activities for the … compared the 2015-16 leave balances for all 62 employees to the 2016-17 beginning leave balances recorded in the … comply. Conduct a thorough review of leave records to ensure that they are accurate and complete, review any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/12/29/aloma-d-johnson-charter-school-leave-accruals-2017m-218Henry Johnson Charter School – Financial Operations (2014M-214)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the School’s compact contract with a not-for-profit Foundation … April 30, 2014. Background The Henry Johnson Charter School is a public school not under control of the school board, located in the … Henry Johnson Charter School Financial Operations 2014M214 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/10/31/henry-johnson-charter-school-financial-operations-2014m-214Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s contract with a … Key Findings The Board contracted with a Foundation to provide services to the School, but the contract is not sufficiently detailed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … over the claims processing function that allow claims to be audited in a timely manner and in accordance with BOCES … County) Adequate records and reports were not maintained to enable the board to appropriately manage the district’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 … (SAVE) Act was signed into law in 2000 in an effort to promote a safer and more effective learning environment … the Education Law requires schools and school districts to take safety planning actions and the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … adequate support and plans for the balances. For access to state and local government spending, public authority … state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (Saratoga County) The district lacked adequate procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for … (Erie County) The board has not appointed a claims auditor to audit claims before payment as required by the school’s … Cash disbursements were not properly approved prior to payment, supported or accounted for in a timely manner. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program to ensure interest earnings were maximized. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements
… childhood agencies (eligible agencies) collaborating with school districts comprise a wide range of early child care … in a state of good repair and sanitation. For the 2014-15 school year, there were 1,338 UPK providers operating outside … health and safety. Instead, the Department relies on the school district operating the UPK program, or the Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/20/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirementsCollege of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… Purpose To determine whether College of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education … Program (TAP) awards. Background The College of Mount Saint Vincent (Mount Saint Vincent), an independent postsecondary … To determine whether College of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-programOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… whether current State Education Department (Department) career and technical education (CTE) activities are … and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school districts, and Boards of Cooperative Educational … enrollments, align with State workforce needs and meet the career goals of secondary school students. Work with schools …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the School’s compact … prior academic year. The total 2012-13 fiscal year fee due to the Foundation was $14,801. In January 2013, the School … percent of total pupil revenue for the 2012-13 fiscal year to 1.5 percent for the following year, and 2 percent for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… set-aside amount in the billing template they provided to charter schools. Instead, they used an outdated formula to determine the set-aside for tuition billing. Cambridge … County) The district lacked adequate procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… expert and independent review. Use this reference guide to familiarize yourself with the different roles and … functions are separate and distinct, and it’s important to understand the intended protection each is meant to provide. Select the name to learn about qualifications and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resources