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Science Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… analysis when deciding whether to lease or purchase school buildings for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2017. … Academies of New York Charter Schools (SANY) has school buildings in the City of Syracuse and the Town of Geddes in … not analyze purchasing options before deciding to lease buildings. We estimate SANY could have achieved savings of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsOppenheim-Ephratah Central School District – Business Office Operations (2013M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if internal controls over Business Office … were appropriately designed and operating effectively to adequately safeguard District assets for the period July … Office operations. Board policies and written procedures have been developed and adhered to by staff for cash receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/oppenheim-ephratah-central-school-district-business-office-operationsCattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-77)
… covering 22 component school districts in a four-county area. BOCES is governed by a nine-member Board of Education … fund budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $65 million. Key Findings From … appropriations by an average of $4.4 million per year. BOCES increased its reserves without adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/cattaraugus-allegany-erie-wyoming-board-cooperative-educational-services-financialTown of Ithaca – Information Technology (2017M-52)
… does not address password security, wireless security, mobile computing and storage devices or online banking. Town … IT policy to address password security, wireless security, mobile computing and storage devices and online banking. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-ithaca-information-technology-2017m-52U-Crest Fire District #4 – Travel Expenditures (2017M-35)
… could have saved up to $12,800 if discounted conference hotel rates were used when available. Key Recommendations … than the GSA rates. Plan conference travel, including hotel reservations, in advance to obtain the best possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/26/u-crest-fire-district-4-travel-expenditures-2017m-35Cambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if expenditures were itemized, supported and for … County. The Authority, which was established pursuant to New York State Public Housing Law, is governed by an … Authority calculated rental amounts. The Authority did not have evidence that it always conducted an annual income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Cayuga County - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-274)
… in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory requirements. Determine whether claims were adequately … in accordance with the procurement policy and statutory requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/04/12/cayuga-county-procurement-and-claims-audit-2018m-274Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… not use most of the debt reserve funds. Taxpayers might have realized $775,000 in cumulative tax savings if the Board … maintained the same 2013-14 tax levy and used reserves to pay for related expenditures. Key Recommendations The … based on historical or other known trends. Review reserves to determine whether they are necessary and reasonably funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Village of Margaretville - Fiscal Management (2018M-78)
… no multiyear financial and capital plans or fund balance policy to plan for and finance future needs. Key Recommendations Adopt realistic budgets based on historical or other known trends. Use surplus general fund … financial and capital plans, including a fund balance policy. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/17/village-margaretville-fiscal-management-2018m-78Village of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… taxpayers. A Trustee, as co-owner of a local hardware store, had a prohibited conflict of interest. 1 She received … as a result of 59 contracts totaling $2,398 between the store and the Village during our audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-205)
Determine whether Department officials ensured financial activities were properly recorded and money was safeguarded
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/12/20/salem-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2019mOpinion 90-8
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Local Laws (preemption) LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (foreign fire insurance taxes) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104(g), 9105(e); MUNICIPAL … governing the distribution and use of foreign fire insurance tax moneys remain effective following the amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Mandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… covered under Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) Article 14; Tier 4 and 5 members covered under RSSL Article 15; PFRS Tier 5 members covered under RSSL Article 22; ERS Tier 6 members covered under RSSL Article 15, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility
… is meeting the growing consumer demand for healthy, easy-to-prepare dinner options that arrive at your door, many created with fresh food from the Finger Lakes,” … as demand for online meal services increases. We’re proud to help this New York business expand into a new facility. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facilityEast Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (2021M-26)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the East Meredith Rural Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) established adequate controls over … Determine whether the East Meredith Rural Fire Districts District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/05/28/east-meredith-rural-fire-district-financial-activities-2021m-26Menands Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-78)
… and District officials also did not: Monitor internet usage; we found questionable internet use on three of six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/menands-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-78Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Pearl River Union Free School District (District) officials … Determine whether Pearl River Union Free School District District officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Town of Marcy – Justice Court Operations (2020M-166)
… efforts to collect payment on 12 pending traffic tickets (30 percent) of 40 tickets tested. Ensure the Court was using the most … the work performed by the clerk and ensure pending traffic tickets are enforced in a timely manner. Upgrade the Court’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/23/town-marcy-justice-court-operations-2020m-166Town of Milo – Financial Condition (2020M-172)
… real property taxes and user fees were levied than needed to fund operations. The Board did not adopt realistic budgets … fund balances were excessive, ranging from 97 percent to 178 percent of 2020 expenditures. Key Recommendations … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-milo-financial-condition-2020m-172