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Oversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts … 1, 2015 through August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State … school aid they received. Districts must develop a Smart Schools Investment Plan (Plan) that details how they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial … activity is properly recorded and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, … to June 11, 2013. Background The Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Ridgeway, in Orleans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialKillawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reporte …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-16-19)
… to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which it was authorized to issue … in negotiation. The County’s proposed 2017 budget complies with the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Develop and … deficit over a specified period of time. Consistent with a plan to reduce the remaining deficit in the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/11/14/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-16-19Kendall Central School District – Capital Project (2017M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of … District residents were not properly informed prior to voting on a proposition for a District-wide capital … detailed descriptions of the improvements to be made and locations where the work will be performed. Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/05/kendall-central-school-district-capital-project-2017m-194State Agencies Bulletin No. 1403
… Purpose To inform agencies of procedural changes in PayServ related to assigning chartfield data to current … Background The State adopted a new Chart of Accounts (COA) in 2012 when it implemented the Statewide Financial System. … agencies will be able to add/update accounting information in PayServ using the statewide chartfield strings. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1403-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… building inspections, and for ensuring schools’ compliance with fire safety provisions established in the State … providing effective oversight to ensure school compliance with fire safety procedures, including inspections, … not adequately monitor whether schools are in compliance with all fire safety regulations and accurately report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followTown of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s IT controls, … competition for professional services or the submission of documentation with claims to support competition was … Town of Ontario Information Technology Financial Management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137DiNapoli Statement on His Placement Agent Ban Becoming Law
… Cuomo signed DiNapoli's legislation to prohibit the use of placement agents or intermediaries by the New York State … State Comptroller, I undertook a comprehensive review of the state pension fund's operations to restore its … involvement with investment decisions. New York was one of the first states in the nation to completely ban them. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-statement-his-placement-agent-ban-becoming-lawAudit of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the Five Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… Objective To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Financial Statements of the Tuition Reimbursement Account for the five fiscal … their student loans repaid by the Department. Chapter 887 of the Laws of 1990 created the Tuition Reimbursement Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/audit-tuition-reimbursement-account-five-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2018Schuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… and recreation facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1971, is governed by an eight-member Board that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andBelfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… for procuring professional services. The purchasing agent and claims auditor did not always ensure that purchases … RFPs or written or verbal quotes. Require the purchasing agent and claims auditor to regularly monitor compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317Town of Smithtown – Departmental Operations (2017M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine Highway Department and Parks Department operations for the … inventory of all nonresident parking permits purchased, on hand and issued. Periodically reconcile the number of nonresident parking permits purchased, sold and on hand and promptly investigate and resolve any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-smithtown-departmental-operations-2017m-66Review of Growe Technologies Inc.
… an appropriate procurement under contract TQ00015 for the services provided by Growe and paid reasonable prices for those services. Background In January 2009 through federal legislation, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services set new standards for electronic medical health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incGenesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… of Education. The District currently operates one school with approximately 600 students and 130 employees. The … be used or replenished. We found no significant exceptions with the District’s financial controls over Extra-Curricular … in a manner that benefits District taxpayers and complies with statutory requirements. There are no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraTown of Minisink – Payroll and Fire Protection and Ambulance Contracts (2017M-14)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over payroll and fire … 1, 2015 through December 13, 2016. Background The Town of Minisink is located in Orange County and has a population … Town of Minisink Payroll and Fire Protection and Ambulance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-minisink-payroll-and-fire-protection-and-ambulance-contracts-2017m-14Village of Lake George – Records and Reports (2024M-82)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Lake George (Village) Treasurer maintained complete, … did not properly fulfill their responsibilities of maintaining complete, accurate and timely records, and the Board did not provide adequate oversight of the maintenance of the accounting records. As a result, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/13/village-lake-george-records-and-reports-2024m-82Pavilion Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-108)
… officials paid more for goods and services than necessary. Of the 324 claims we reviewed totaling approximately $1.4 … that, if implemented, will improve the effectiveness of the District’s claims audit process. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/pavilion-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-108City of Yonkers – Separation Payments and Health Insurance Buyouts of Yonkers City School District Employees (2024M-36)
… (District) employees’ separation payments and health insurance buyouts were accurate. Key Findings City officials … ensure District employees’ separation payments and health insurance buyouts were accurate. Officials also did not … employees did not receive separation payments and health insurance buyouts in accordance with contractual agreements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/26/city-yonkers-separation-payments-and-health-insurance-buyouts-yonkers-city-schoolTown of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… deposit all real property tax collections in accordance with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 35. Deposit all Clerk fees in accordance with Town Law Section 30. Recommendations The audit report … controls over collections. The Clerk generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated she has initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106