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Opinion 90-48
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … would adversely affect a bidder's ability to carry on his business, the bidder has a cognizable due process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (Cayuga County) The board and officials did not effectively manage the financial … establish adequate reserves or develop long-term financial and capital plans until the Cayuga County Health Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2Commack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Commack Union Free School District (District) officials identify, report and … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9Sullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-1)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in … Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, especially … (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/sullivan-west-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-1Eldred Central School District – Building Access (S9-26-1)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Eldred Central School District (District) officials properly manage and … controls are essential for enhancing security and enabling school officials to manage and monitor entry points within … helping to ensure only authorized individuals can enter school buildings. By limiting access in this way, schools can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/06/05/eldred-central-school-district-building-access-s9-26-1Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… supported with IDEA funds. Allowable IDEA expenses include school aide or paraprofessional services, school psychologists, other related services as required by a student’s IEP, professional development for school staff and parental education. Funds may not be used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… The Code applies to every facility owned or operated by school districts or Boards of Cooperative Educational … These facilities include, but are not limited to, school and administration buildings, bus/maintenance garages, public school libraries, storage buildings/sheds, press boxes, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-10)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … City of Yonkers Budget Review B17610 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-10State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of certain documents related to the issues identified in the initial report. Based on limited procedures, the … of certain documents related to the issues identified in the initial report. Based on limited procedures, the … fund balance and encumbrances, which resulted in surplus fund balance being underreported by about $6.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Camden Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-124)
Determine whether claims were adequately documented for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved before payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/23/camden-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-124DiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… the initial scoring for all local governments and school districts in New York. “Since implementing the system … the fiscal condition of nearly 2,300 municipalities and school districts across the state,” said DiNapoli. “This … 16 counties, 18 towns, five cities, 16 villages and 87 school districts. The system uses a 100 point scale to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesChurchill School and Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by the Churchill School and Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) … fiscal years ended June 30, 2011. Background The Churchill School and Center consists of the Churchill School (Churchill), the Churchill Center (Center), and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/27/churchill-school-and-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… March 30, 2017. Background The Department administers school aid, regulates school operations, maintains a performance accountability … Its responsibilities include oversight of more than 700 school districts with 3.2 million students, 7,000 libraries, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsGouverneur Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-351)
… through May 31, 2016. Background The Gouverneur Central School District is located in the Town of Antwerp in … out of the last three fiscal years. Fund balances in the school lunch fund exceeded the maximum amount allowed by … Department approval to allocate indirect costs to the school lunch fund to reduce the excess fund balance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/18/gouverneur-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-351North Greenbush Common School District – Budgeting (2016M-112)
… December 31, 2015. Background The North Greenbush Common School District is located in the Town of North Greenbush, … Rensselaer County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 20 students from kindergarten … pays tuition for its students to attend one of four other school districts, is governed by an elected three-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/north-greenbush-common-school-district-budgeting-2016m-112State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … as active and could not be found. Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (Nassau County) The purchasing … and in the district’s best interest. Pelham Union Free School District – Information Technology (Westchester County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Alexandria Central School District – Financial Condition Management (Jefferson … similar findings and recommendations. Prattsburgh Central School District – Financial Management (Steuben County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNyack Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-113)
… School District (District) officials adequately managed and monitored network user accounts. Key Findings District … ensure that network user accounts were adequately managed and monitored. Officials did not: Monitor compliance with the … access that include periodically reviewing user access and disabling unnecessary network user accounts. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/28/nyack-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-113Tioga Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-83)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Tioga Central School District (District) officials maximized interest … Determine whether Tioga Central School District District officials maximized interest earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-83Tioga Central School District – Health Insurance and Special Education Cost Savings (2020M-84)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Tioga Central School District (District) officials could achieve cost … Determine whether Tioga Central School District District officials could achieve cost savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-health-insurance-and-special-education-cost