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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … that stipulated the contract period, the services to be provided and the basis for compensation. Starpoint … benefit accrued liability reserve by $820,000. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0North Country Community College – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-354)
… the 2012-13 fiscal year. Some students were overbilled or underbilled for services received and student refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/28/north-country-community-college-internal-controls-over-selectedSouthern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… appointed by the respective county boards. STE’s 2017 appropriations totaled approximately $1 million. Key Findings … salary and benefits for new and existing staff. Require interim financial reports of revenues and expenditures, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… 1, 2013 through May 19, 2017. Background The Salamanca City School District is located in the City of Salamanca and … Board of Education. The District operates three schools with approximately 1,300 students. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Mount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District purchased goods and … $1.4 million. An unauthorized employee was allowed to override the approval process for 31 purchases totaling … Monitor the activity within the computerized software to prevent unauthorized approvals. Ensure that all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mCUNY Bulletin No. CU-423
… date and flat amount based upon the deduction amount the employee has elected. Questions Questions regarding the CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-423-new-vendor-cuny-transit-spending-account-programTuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Tuxedo Union Free … Superintendent. The Interim Superintendent was responsible for certifying the payroll accuracy. Thirty-six of the 104 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15Valhalla Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-26)
… These unnecessary accounts had last log-on dates ranging from January 3, 2012, to September 3, 2021, and account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/valhalla-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-26South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… allowed a third-party administrator to access a District bank account. The Board’s online banking policy (Policy) … responsibilities were not assigned to another employee. Bank agreements do not contain sufficient authorization … allowing third-party administrator access to a District bank account. Update the Policy and perform online banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164State Agencies Bulletin No. 297
… OSC Actions The CSEA Dues code (201) and Agency Shop code (212) will be increased based on Annual Salary (excludes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/297-csea-dues-and-agency-shop-fee-increase-deduction-codes-201-and-212Town of Tioga – Long-Term Planning (2022M-181)
… condition in 2019 . While officials have set aside $51,539 for bridge repairs, the Highway Superintendent … capital and financial plans. Consider funding reserves for the Town’s capital project and highway capital equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/31/town-tioga-long-term-planning-2022m-181State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… user accounts with unnecessary administrative permissions. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsSexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… Purpose To determine how civil confinement funds are being utilized. The audit covers the period April 1, 2011 to July 25, 2013. Background In April 2007, the Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programChenango Forks Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-98)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … and 2012-13 fiscal years were not structurally balanced to include recurring revenues to finance recurring expenditures. Although the District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/chenango-forks-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-98Amani Public Charter School – Payroll and Timekeeping (2015M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s payroll and timekeeping functions for … Leave accrual spreadsheet for employees who were entitled to earn vacation time did not show beginning and ending … and/or personnel Action Forms in their personnel files to establish salaries and wages at the start of each school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/amani-public-charter-school-payroll-and-timekeeping-2015m-46Mahopac Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-302)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … with statute. With the exception of the 2010-11fiscal year when the District incurred a planned operating deficit, fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/10/mahopac-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-302Northeastern Clinton Central School District – Payroll (2016M-76)
… were overpaid by a combined total of $9,630 and one employee was underpaid by $551. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-76Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets (2023M-126)
… capital asset records were incomplete and inaccurate. The BOCES’ purchasing agent was unfamiliar with the … with, BOCES’ capital asset policies (asset policies).As a result, the required annual inventories were not conducted, … console. In addition, we reviewed capital asset records for 130 assets with a historical recorded cost (also referred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-capitalPort Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… are accurately paid the salaries and wages authorized by the board of education (board). The District’s 2023-24 … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38DiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… of 112 percent. “New Yorkers from all walks of life have found higher education the path to a more satisfying and … or saving for the future. Such struggles have implications not only for those individuals and families with such debt … debt in New York in 2015. Figures on student loans do not include other debt families and individuals incur to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decade