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St. Regis Falls Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-106)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the St. Regis Falls Central School District (District) maximized … Determine whether the St Regis Falls Central School District District maximized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/09/17/st-regis-falls-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-106Opinion 2001-12
… indemnification provisions of Public Officers Law §18 to cover library employees or whether the provisions must be … was no existing authority for public library boards to cover such employees (see letter from Robert Stone, Esq., … of a school district library may adopt provisions to cover employees or if they must be adopted by the districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly … purchased or leased during the audit period were subject to potential theft, loss or misuse, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … documentation, and formal approvals that are necessary to be accountable for such costs. Key Finding The Authority does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Schroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)
… in excess of the amount that may be carried over into the next school year. As a result, real property taxes have been … excess of the limit allowed by law is used to reduce the next year’s real property tax levy. Adopt budgets with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145Seneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… Objective Determine whether Seneca Falls Central School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. Key Findings District officials did not … Determine whether Seneca Falls Central School District District officials used a competitive process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201Royalton-Hartland Central School District – Information Technology Contingency Planning (2021M-4)
… (District) has an information technology (IT) contingency plan that is periodically evaluated, updated as necessary, … and adopted a comprehensive written IT contingency plan. The District pays $10,500 for central site … infrastructure support, which includes a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) template, a key component of an IT contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/royalton-hartland-central-school-district-information-technologyOrchard Park Central School District – School Bus Procurement and Reserves (2013M-368)
… reserves. Key Recommendations Request the appropriate price lists from vendors when purchasing vehicles on State contract and compare the vendor’s pricing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/orchard-park-central-school-district-school-bus-procurement-and-reservesCandor Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-173)
… 16, 2015. Background The Candor Central School District is located in the Towns of Candor, Spencer and Tioga and the … cafeterias in two school buildings serving 770 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … fiscal year were $469,170. Key Findings The District is serving nutritious meals to its students, but the meals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/candor-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-173Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2023-24 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District … budget review wyandanch school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1New Paltz Central School District – Payroll (2021M-45)
… accurately but did not establish adequate controls over payroll. Payroll was not always properly reviewed and certified before … the months reviewed. The District has not performed a payroll audit or payout test (e.g., requiring employees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-45Naples Central School District – Network Access Controls (2020M-82)
Determine whether Naples Central School District District officials ensured network access controls were secure
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/naples-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2020m-82Eldred Central School District – Building Access (S9-26-1)
… District (District) officials properly manage and monitor building access accounts and devices? Audit Period July 1, … logs during our fieldwork. Understanding the Audit Area Building access controls are essential for enhancing security … teachers, staff and visitors. The District utilizes a building access management system (system) with 252 active …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/05/eldred-central-school-district-building-access-s9-26-1DiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing at least $34,000 from her former employer, the Morris Central School District. “Stealing money meant for the … 2014 through February 2020, Hand was the treasurer for the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. In pleading …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtNyack Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-113)
… Determine whether Nyack Union Free School District District officials adequately managed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/28/nyack-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-113Tioga Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-83)
… did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program or comply with the District’s investment policy. Had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-83Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… Central School District (District) officials could achieve cost savings by offering health insurance buyout incentives and providing select special … in-house. Key Findings District officials could achieve cost savings by: Offering an acceptable health insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-costCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… The procurement process goal is to obtain goods and services that are both high in quality … and effort spent researching, soliciting and negotiating to obtain goods and services may not always result in the … purchase goods and services under existing State contracts to reduce duplicative contracting efforts and potentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesMorristown Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-137)
… disruptions. Officials did not: Develop written procedures for granting, changing and revoking user access to the … officials. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for network user access. Evaluate and periodically review all … user accounts and disable those that are unneeded. Develop a comprehensive written IT contingency plan for the District. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/morristown-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-137Schuylerville Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2021M-131)
… to ensure all documentation requirements are met to submit Medicaid claims for reimbursement for all eligible … services provided. Review all unclaimed services and submit any eligible claims for reimbursement. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/schuylerville-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2021m-131