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Account Codes for ERS & TRS Reserve Contributions Bulletin
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide updated account code guidance for school districts recording contributions to ERS and TRS.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ers-trs-reserve-bulletin.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Village of Canastota – Board Oversight … an exemption credit totaling $2,168 in assessed value on one property because the exemption amount was incorrectly … ranging from $11,100 to $59,700, and are projected to have operating deficits in 2018. Four water districts also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John D. Fabian, who is handling the case, stated that on … Akron, New York, for committing FEMA grant fraud," stated John Tiano, Special Agent-in- Charge, Detroit Field Office. … General, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge John Tiano, Detroit Field Office, and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … that the board had audited the claims. Board minutes do not include sufficient information such as abstract … abstract dates or the numbers and dollar amounts of claims to document which claims are authorized for payment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… New York’s Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported … the downstate regions with 51,632 jobs; The Finger Lakes, Western New York, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley regions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… clerk did not deposit, report and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. … policies. As a result, the treasurer lacked guidance to adequately perform financial duties and did not maintain … and real property tax levies were higher than needed to fund operations. South Butler Fire Department – Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… 100 claims totaling $846,279 and determined they were for appropriate purposes and generally supported by adequate … allow city officials to adequately monitor the use of BID funds. The council did not enter into a written agreement … association or monitor how the association used BID funds, resulting in revenues of at least $3,915 that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: CDTA Overtime Expenses and Ridership Growing
… amid steady ridership growth in recent years, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … mile have been trending downward. Pursuing opportunities to boost ridership and identify cost savings will help assure … More than 10 percent of all CDTA employees were reported to have overtime amounts that totaled more than 50 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-cdta-overtime-expenses-and-ridership-growingNew York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdfCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up) 2022-F-32
To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22f32.pdfOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up) (2020-F-17)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f17.pdfBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
Determine whether a competitive process is used to procure goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/buffalo-academy-science-charter-2019-250.pdfThe Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expeditures (2019M-80)
Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card charges were adequately supported and were for legitimate purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/academy-charter-2019-80.pdfOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up) (2017-F-22)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (2015-S-86).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f22.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System – 2022-23 School Districts in Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 12/29/2023) from ST-3 reports submitted by school districts to the State Education Department.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2023-schools-stressed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: 2019 List for School Districts
Summary data in PDF
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2019-schools-summary-list.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: 2018 List for School Districts
Summary data in Excel.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/excel/2018-schools-summary0.xlsxFiscal Stress Monitoring System: 2017 List for School Districts
Summary data in Excel.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/excel/2017-schools-summary.xls