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DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that his … in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State Education Department instructs special education … vulnerable children. We have forwarded our findings to the State Education Department for review and to recover the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-provider

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… of Colonie , Village of Frankfort , Gloversville Public Library , Town of Great Valley , Town of Le Roy , Village of … show adjustments that have been made. Gloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (Fulton County) Internal controls … were not appropriately designed to protect and account for library assets. Although one board member reviewed claims as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced completed audits of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1

Ballston Area Recreation Commission – Board Oversight (2015M-269)

… deposits for money collected from the soccer concession stand. The Commission has not filed annual update documents … the Director all funds received from the soccer concession stand that were not deposited. File the annual update …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/05/ballston-area-recreation-commission-board-oversight-2015m-269

Camillus Volunteer Fire Department – Fiscal Operations (2014M-072)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s internal controls over financial … Onondaga County. The Department provides fire protection to the Village of Camillus and to the Town through a fire protection contract. From January …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/06/06/camillus-volunteer-fire-department-fiscal-operations-2014m-072

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… County) District officials did not seek competition for seven professional services or insurance contracts with … contract period, the services to be provided and the basis for compensation. Starpoint Central School District – … employee benefit accrued liability reserve by $820,000. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

Town of Alexandria - Justice Court Time and Attendance and Court Operations (2017M-284)

… Consult with legal counsel and take appropriate action to recover any wages paid for time not worked. Adopt policies … Town officials agreed with our recommendations and plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/10/23/town-alexandria-justice-court-time-and-attendance-and-court-operations

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on EPA Proposal to Roll Back Emission Standards

… into the atmosphere is economically backwards, hurting drivers' wallets and jeopardizing the competitiveness of the … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-epa-proposal-roll-back-emission-standards

Village of Owego - Board Oversight and Financial Operations (2018M-101)

… provide the Board with accurate budget-to-actual reports and complete financial reports each month. Further, the value … diminished because accounting records were unreliable and bank reconciliations were inaccurate and not prepared for all accounts. Because of ineffective …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-owego-board-oversight-and-financial-operations-2018m-101

East Kingston Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-191)

… Town of Ulster in Ulster County. The Board of Directors is composed of five elected members and is responsible for the Company’s overall financial … controls to ensure that all fundraising money collected is properly recorded and deposited. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/12/15/east-kingston-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activities

East Quogue Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-8)

… Key Findings District officials did not appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory … complete and include the detail necessary to adequately track and locate IT assets. Perform annual and complete …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-8

Ticonderoga Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-23)

… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Ticonderoga … percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Two Chromebooks with a total cost of … and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for establishing and maintaining IT equipment inventory. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/ticonderoga-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-23

Saugerties Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-05)

… Key Findings District officials did not appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory … complete and include the details necessary to adequately track and locate IT assets. Perform annual and complete …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/saugerties-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-05

Randolph Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-22)

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/randolph-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-22

Lynbrook Union Free School District – Special Programs (2016M-45)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District established effective internal … controls. Records maintained by the Director pertaining to the playground program were incomplete and inaccurate. … such as increased supervisory reviews. Develop procedures to ensure that all playground program records are complete …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-special-programs-2016m-45

Tuckahoe Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2015M-152)

… 2015. Background The Tuckahoe Union Free School District is located in the Town of Eastchester, in Westchester County. … operates two schools with approximately 1,080 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … acceptable use policy regarding internet and email access is not being followed. Key Recommendations Include all …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/16/tuckahoe-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-information

Selected Employee Travel Expenses

… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. These employees incurred …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses

Town of Hoosick – Departmental Cash Collections and Sales Tax Allocation (2016M-428)

… Village of Hoosick Falls within its boundaries, is located in Rensselaer County and has a population of approximately … allocate sales tax revenues to its part-town funds in compliance with statute. For the 2014 though 2016 fiscal … using the cash register, where applicable, and receipts in all other instances. Allocate sales tax revenues to the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hoosick-departmental-cash-collections-and-sales-tax-allocation-2016m-428