Search
Opinion 95-15
… equal to the proportionate reduction of taxes levied for library purposes. This is in response to your request … equal to the proportionate reduction of taxes levied for library purposes (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-103, … conclusion because of the absence of statutory authority for a school district to charge back to a public library any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Hampton Bays Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-333)
… of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013. … The Hampton Bays Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, Suffolk County. The District is … comprises five elected members. Appropriations budgeted for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $47 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/27/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-333Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Underwood Announce Guilty Plea of Queens Pharmacy Owner for $1.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… before re-locating to its current location in Lynbrook, NY — entered felony guilty pleas in Supreme Court, Queens … Investigative support was provided by Supervising Legal Assistant Wendy Dorival, as well as Confidential Legal … under the supervision of MFCU NYC Deputy Regional Director Twan Bounds, Regional Director Christopher M. Shaw, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-underwood-announce-guilty-plea-queens-pharmacy-owner-15-million-medicaidHampton Bays Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-68)
… and services were ordered. Key Recommendations Enforce the District’s policy of not allowing confirming purchase orders. … to initiate corrective action. … Hampton Bays Union Free School District Claims Processing 2018M68 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/hampton-bays-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018m-68Northport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… 1, District officials overestimated expenditures by as much as $9.3 million each year, for a total of almost $34 million from the 2008-09 through the … fund District operations. Develop a formal plan indicating how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 to August 12, 2013. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free … operating surpluses, which caused unexpended surplus funds to exceed statutory limits in each of the past three years. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … and parts ordered by the vehicle maintenance and repair vendor were not reviewed and 22 charges, totaling $1,891, did … required to include on the district’s website. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0XII.8.G Payment Methods – XII. Expenditures
… Two-day ACH is the preferred payment method because it is the most efficient and cost-effective, and it minimizes the risk associated with a physical payment. … email. OSC will review the wire request to determine if it can be fulfilled and will coordinate with agency staff as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8g-payment-methodsFire Island Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-289)
… records were accurately recorded for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. Background The Fire Island … The District, which operates one school with approximately 50 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/18/fire-island-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-289State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The … When adding back unused appropriated fund balance, excess money retained in the debt service, agency funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsShelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … and 100 employees. The District’s actual expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $9.1 million. Key Findings … operating surpluses totaling approximately $1.2 million for these four years rather than deficits. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District , Gouverneur Central School District , Irvington …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B24-7-2)
… proposed 2024-25 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. … is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/05/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b24-7-2DiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… Too many New York City subway stations are in disrepair and New York City Transit’s repair program is progressing too … Only 51 of the city’s 468 stations were free of defects, and just 1-in-4 had most or all of their station components … to be done,” DiNapoli said. “Worn or damaged stairs and platform edges pose risks for riders, while broken tiles, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsAlfred State College of Technology – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees each incurred over $100,000 in travel … 31, 2011. Two of these employees worked at the Alfred State College of Technology (College) and had travel costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/alfred-state-college-technology-selected-employee-travel-expensesPlanning
… it for you. Devise a plan, stick to it and set goals. Try payroll deductions to a credit union, savings account or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningPort Jefferson Union Free School District - Claims Processing (2018M-055)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board had established and properly implemented an … activity claims totaling $2,705 to determine whether the claims audit process in place had verified they were … claims, there were no recommendations as a result of this audit. District officials agreed with our report. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2018m-055DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… as one-time federal funds are depleted and state aid is uncertain.” In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: School District Budget Voter Participation More Than Tripled During COVID-19 Lockdown
… on the first vote, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic has … We need to embrace smart actions like this to help New Yorkers engage on issues critical in their communities.” … also found that the number of votes cast for Western New York’s budgets grew fastest, quadrupling between the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-school-district-budget-voter-participation-more-tripled-during-covid-19-lockdown