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Changes to Reporting Requirements – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… The August 2015 revisions to Regulation 315.4 help ensure that elected and appointed … service credit. The chart below summarizes the changes to the regulation that affect the record of activities (ROA) … did not address whether the governing body had the authority to determine whether activities are official duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/changes-reporting-requirementsBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… Foundation but did not disclose this information on the financial disclosure forms with the Charter Schools … Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls Financial Operations 2014M301 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301Alfred-Almond Central School District – Financial Software Access and Monitoring (2014M-371)
… The Alfred-Almond Central School District is located in the Towns of Alfred, Almond, Ward and West Almond within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/alfred-almond-central-school-district-financial-software-access-andCheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2024M-76)
… including claims that were not properly supported or in compliance with the District’s procurement policy, were … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cheektowaga-sloan-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2024m-76DiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Hispanic Heritage Month event this year recognized several individuals and an organization working to make a difference in the Hispanic and Latino communities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leadersTown of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… This increased the risk that claims could have been paid for inappropriate purposes. 24 claims for diesel fuel totaling $66,516 and one paving claim … or the use of State contract could have saved money. For example, a State diesel fuel contract could have saved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69Baldwin Public Library – Payroll (2013M-335)
… for the 2011-12 fiscal year were $3.8 million and $3.9 million for 2012-13. Key Finding The Library’s … Business Manager ensured that individuals reported and paid on the payrolls were bona fide employees and, as such, were paid at their approved salaries and wages, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/baldwin-public-library-payroll-2013m-335Lindenhurst Union Free School District – Collections (2024M-24)
… and educational programs and determined that: In-person collections totaling $130,568 were not recorded in a collection log. Employees made 25 deposits totaling $29,639 between 11 … the month being reported. Key Recommendations Maintain a log which records the date, amount and payor of program funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/19/lindenhurst-union-free-school-district-collections-2024m-24Contract Advisory No. 6
… Subject: The Vendor ID associated to a contract record in the Statewide Financial … contract (sequence 0) is in the Open status. The Vendor ID cannot be changed once the transaction has been submitted … that a contract is associated with the incorrect Vendor ID. Use the attached chart: “ What To Do When An Incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractSewanhaka Central High School District – Student Fees (2016M-296)
… million. Key Findings The Board does not have a policy on cash receipts. None of the finance clerks issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-student-fees-2016m-296Border City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… management. The former Director/Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Van Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-63)
… of Stark, Columbia, Danube, German Flats, Little Falls and Warren in Herkimer County, the Town of Minden in Montgomery County and the Town of Springfield in Otsego County. The District, … the amount of unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-conditionPeru Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-69)
… audit was to determine whether extra-classroom activity funds were adequately safeguarded and cash collections and … Peru Central School District ExtraClassroom Activity Funds 2017M69 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/peru-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2017m-69Whitesville Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-313)
… School District is located in the Towns of Independence and Willing in Allegany County and the Town of West Union in Steuben County. The District, … unrestricted fund balance totaled more than $1.3 million and was 20 percent of the 2015-16 budgeted appropriations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/whitesville-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-313Town of Webb Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-140)
… taxpayers. Develop realistic budgeted appropriations based on prior year’s results and anticipated operations to avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/town-webb-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-140Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s claims processing procedures and … District is located in the Towns of Laurens, Morris, New Lisbon and Pittsfield in Otsego County. The District, which … total approximately $9.5 million. Key Findings The auditor from the Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251Penfield Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-162)
… which operates six schools with approximately 4,500 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of … balance to finance operations that was not actually used. As of June 30, 2015, two reserves with balances totaling … are overfunded and potentially unnecessary. The school lunch fund’s total fund balance exceeds the federally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/30/penfield-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-162Middleburgh Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-206)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013. Background The … five elected members. The District’s general fund budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year is approximately $20.2 million. … had knowingly generated surpluses in the past to prepare for economic difficulties, they have come to rely on using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/middleburgh-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-206Auburn Enlarged City School District – Employee Compensation and Benefits (2017M-153)
… with the aid of computer-assisted auditing techniques for the period July 1, 2015 through July 5, 2017. Background … Board of Education. General fund appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $73.4 … submit payroll information on time to avoid the necessity for interim payrolls. Develop appropriate policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/auburn-enlarged-city-school-district-employee-compensation-and-benefitsYonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… were recorded as disposed of did not have disposal request forms from the departments responsible for those assets. Key … accurate asset lists and ensure that all disposal request forms are submitted to the District office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229