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Oversight 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-followDiscovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… and financial software access controls were adequate. As a result, data and personal, private and sensitive information … plan, or provide IT security awareness training. 18 percent of the School’s enabled nonstudent user accounts … to a user account with administrative permissions. As a result, users could alter data and conceal inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for … 1, 2006, to April 22, 2013. Background The Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… was to provide an independent evaluation of the proposed 2021-22 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School … District (District) is located in Suffolk County. Chapter 18 of the Laws of 2020, as amended by Chapter 56 of the Laws … accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund as of June 30, 2019. Under Local Finance Law Section 10.10(d), when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-1Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… approval before attending conferences. Alcohol purchased with taxpayer dollars. Payment of spousal and other non-employee travel with public funds. Reimbursement of travel expenses to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… Cayuga County. The District, which operates seven schools with approximately 3,800 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterHighland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… Background The Highland Central School District is located in the Towns of Esopus, Lloyd, Marlborough, New Paltz and Plattekill in Ulster County. The District is governed by the Board of … million. Key Findings The Board overestimated revenues in the budget starting in fiscal year 2010-11, resulting in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358Long Lake Central School District – Payroll (2016M-90)
… Hamilton County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 60 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/long-lake-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-90DiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… promote transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. … State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… officials negotiated a change in the employee contracts to reduce the district’s share of health insurance costs for new … paid incorrectly for credit hours earned. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… of Education's Rules and Regulations (Regulations) when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance … of Educations Rules and Regulations Regulations when certifyi …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations … and the Bronx. The school offers degrees in areas such as Business, Healthcare System Management, Human Services, and … awards. Key Recommendations The Higher Education Services Corporation should recover $20,944 plus applicable interest, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fund policy was not comprehensive and three reserves with balances totaling $1.3 million were generally not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll (2023M-123)
Determine whether University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (School) officials accurately compensated employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/university-preparatory-charter-school-for-young-men-2023-123.pdfNiagara Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-172)
… IT assets and periodically monitor their use in accordance with the acceptable use policy. Ensure that virus protection … its appropriate safeguarding. School officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/12/21/niagara-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-172Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… cost-beneficial manner that also met the School’s needs for the period July 1, 2015 through August 28, 2017. … has approximately 400 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $6 million. … a building. The Board did not pay a reasonable price for the building, by paying more than the appraised value. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. Key Findings Officials did not establish … NRT rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. The District’s NRT rates exceeded the New … not exceed SED’s maximum allowable tuition rate. Consult with SED to obtain the guidelines for calculating a higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationHorseheads Central School District – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2016M-138-F)
… released in August 2016. Background The Horseheads Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/horseheads-central-school-district-audit-follow-letter-2016m-138-fGilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… Chenango County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 400 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsGreen Tech High Charter School – Payroll (2023M-157)
… Made payroll calculation errors totaling $1,210 for 10 salaried employees. Did not maintain timesheets or … hourly employees we reviewed. Could not support approvals for miscellaneous payments totaling $16,706 made to seven … forms and ensure timesheets are prepared and submitted for all hourly employees and class coverage payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/03/22/green-tech-high-charter-school-payroll-2023m-157