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Fire Prevention, Safety and Control
… in both institutional and residential settings across the State for more than 126,000 New Yorkers with developmental … from reviews conducted by the Fire Safety Panel of State and National Experts and by the New York State … safety experts and the development of standards for fire drill frequency, sprinkler and fire alarm maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlDeRuyter Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-119)
… Background The DeRuyter Central School District is located in the Towns of Cazenovia, DeRuyter, Georgetown and Nelson in Madison County; the Towns of Lincklaen and Otselic in Chenango County; The Town of Cuyler in Cortland County; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/deruyter-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-119Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls related to online banking and information technology for the period July … $21.3 million. Key Findings The District unnecessarily has online banking access for all if its bank accounts. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationTown of Cameron – Justice Court and Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court's and the … June 19, 2014. Background The Town of Cameron is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 945. … 2011 through December 2013. Key Findings The Justice did not provide evidence of completed bank reconciliations or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-cameron-justice-court-and-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015mTown of Kent – Procurement and Information Technology (2017M-85)
… select professional services and ensure proper documents are maintained for future needs and enter into written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kent-procurement-and-information-technology-2017m-85East Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… services in a competitive manner. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not always … goods and services were purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer … years for 43 professional service contracts (91 percent of tested contracts) totaling $1.8 million. Did not obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125Saranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… manner. Officials also claimed and received $57,650 in aid to which the District was not entitled. District officials did not: Establish adequate procedures to ensure State aid was properly claimed for all eligible … Establish procedures and provide oversight to ensure State aid claims for reimbursement are accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… that actions are taken to improve the long-term stability of the state’s finances, while ensuring adequate funding for … to develop clear guidelines on the appropriate use of these reserves. In addition to protecting reserve funds, … “I remain concerned about the state’s debt burden, one of the highest in the nation and which continues to grow. I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetChittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… responsible parties would be able to react quickly and effectively to help resume, restore, repair and/or rebuild …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155Copiague Union Free School District - Information Technology (2023M-150)
… private and sensitive information (PPSI) accessible by those accounts were at a greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/copiague-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-150SUNY Bulletin No. SU-356
… starts, stops and contribution changes through the SUNY Retirement at Work portal. Depending on the timing of … will likely take up to 30 days to be reflected in the employee’s paycheck. Questions: Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. Questions regarding SUNY’s Voluntary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-356-process-change-sunys-voluntary-403b-savings-planTown of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)
… bills and meter readings were not independently reviewed for accuracy. As a result, officials and customers have no … bookkeeper did not record amounts billed totaling $592,956 for water and sewer services in the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-glen-water-and-sewer-operations-2023m-167DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $246.3 Billion at End of Second Quarter
… kind of volatility is why we have a long-term perspective with a well-diversified portfolio, ensuring the strength of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-246-point-3-billion-end-second-quarterPembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)
… As a result, collections were not recorded and deposited in a timely manner, and unsupported disbursements were … One club advisor did not deposit more than $3,500 in club fundraising activities until our audit began, which … Ensure that all ECA activity is performed and recorded in compliance with the Board-adopted policy. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136Ticonderoga Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-154)
… Key Recommendations Continue to ensure that future budgets are structurally balanced, closely monitor financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/ticonderoga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-154Schoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)
… and Schenectady Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263Chittenango Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-294)
… to ensure that the general fund’s unrestricted fund balance was within the statutory limit. District officials … were unable to demonstrate why $4.2 million in fund balance should be restricted in the debt service fund. The … realistic estimates of appropriations and the use of fund balance in the annual budgets and review all reserves and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/chittenango-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-294Brentwood Union Free School District – Fund Balance and Hiring Practices (2016M-251)
… of our audit was to assess the District’s fund balance and examine the procedures for hiring administrators for the … of $4.2 million restricted in the insurance reserve and overfunded the retirement contribution reserve by $4.3 … resolution, which should include the rationale, objective and funding level for each reserve. Adhere to District policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/22/brentwood-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-and-hiring-practicesBatavia City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-160)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … the Board appropriated fund balance in the annual budgets to help finance operations, these amounts were not needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/batavia-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-160Oneonta City School District –Financial Condition (2013M-165)
… the District has declined more than $1 million (8 percent decrease) and revenues, other than real property taxes, have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/oneonta-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-165