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Hicksville Union Free School District – Managing Network User Accounts (2023M-20)
… for managing business office network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized computer use, access and loss. … did not properly manage network user account controls to help maintain continuity of business office operations and … IT control weaknesses were confidentially communicated to District officials. Key Recommendation Establish written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/hicksville-union-free-school-district-managing-network-user-accountsNorwich City School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-18)
… inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key … they did not appropriately track or maintain complete IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. As a result, officials cannot assure taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/norwich-city-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-18Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… allowed 4 percent maximum. The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In addition, we found that … a formal plan to define how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved, and when reserves will be used. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-10)
… Revenue estimates for mortgage tax, income tax surcharge, parking violations, metered water sales, and other fees may … school payments, mortgage tax, income tax surcharge, parking violations and amend as necessary. Develop a plan to … and other fees. Pass a resolution to raise water rates prior to the adoption of the budget or lower the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-10Heuvelton Central School District – Procurement (2023M-55)
… the District’s procurement policy by seeking competition for the purchases of goods and services. As a result, they … and the procurement policy. Periodically use requests for proposals (RFPs) when seeking professional services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/heuvelton-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-55Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… expenses. Some examples of our audit findings in this area include: 1 A lack of travel policies and inadequate … governing board approval before attending conferences. Alcohol purchased with taxpayer dollars. Payment of spousal … a lack of verifying mileage claims. All references in this guide to "employees" should be interpreted to mean both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… general and highway fund appropriations in the town’s 2025 budget, the amount of unrestricted fund balance could fully … at current spending levels. Chenango County – Court and Trust Funds The treasurer generally established adequate … reserve funds. Spencerport Central School District – Employee Benefits (Monroe County) District officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Health Insurance Buyouts (2023M-21)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District’s (District) health insurance … requirements of the program for married couples and family members employed by the District . For the 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-health-insurance-buyoutsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not properly monitor fuel inventory for loss, waste or misuse. Officials did not accurately record fuel … the town’s operations, increasing the risk of theft, waste and abuse. The supervisor assigned his duties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsIndian Lake Central School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-15)
… July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Background The Indian Lake Central School District is located in the Town of Indian Lake in Hamilton County. The District, which operates … Indian Lake Central School District Claims Auditing 2016M15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/indian-lake-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-15Opinion 90-63
… (recognition dinner for volunteers); (holding party for senior citizens) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … workers); (miscellaneous expenses - holiday party for senior citizens) VOLUNTEERS -- Compensation (authority to … party either for a group of senior citizens who provide volunteer services to the library or for all the senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Phoenix Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-20)
… inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key … officials did not appropriately track or inventory IT assets or maintain complete IT inventory records. As a result, officials cannot assure … audit school phoenix IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/phoenix-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-20Cincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… through April 17, 2014. Background The Cincinnatus Central School District provides education to children residing in … Cincinnatus Central School District Fund Balance and Reserves 2014M191 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… must report directly to the board and serve at the board’s pleasure. Hiring a claims auditor You are not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorStamford Central School District – Fund Balances (2016M-106)
… July 1, 2014 through January 20, 2016. Background The Stamford Central School District is located in the Towns of Stamford, Harpersfield, Kortright and Roxbury in Delaware … Stamford Central School District Fund Balances 2016M106 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balances-2016m-106Sherman Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-352)
… is located in the Towns of Chautauqua, Clymer, French Creek, Mina, North Harmony, Ripley, Sherman and Westfield in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/sherman-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-352Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… claims processing procedures and fund balance management for the period July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9.5 million. … liabilities. Key Recommendations Ensure that BOCES’ claims for goods and services are audited and approved by someone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251Port Jefferson Union Free School District – Information Technology (2014M-039)
… Background The Port Jefferson Union Free School District is located in Suffolk County, has approximately 1,200 students, and is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. … to determine if a vendor being added to the vendor list is already included in the vendor master file and has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/18/port-jefferson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2014mEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The objective of this review was to provide an independent evaluation of the … Central School District’s (District’s) proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Background Pursuant to Chapter … which led to our review of the District’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Key Findings Our review of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … $2,382.66 that was not properly turned over to the State Comptroller. The treasurer stated that she did not turn … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1