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DiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a report today detailing regional trends in education … revenues, such as property taxes, and less on state aid. For example, 68 percent of revenues for Long Island schools … in 2004-05, which increased to $37.6 billion in 2014-15. When adjusted for inflation, their expenditures increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… 2014. Background Schoharie County is located in central New York and has approximately 32,750 residents. The County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87Weedsport Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-94)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2012 through March 1, 2016. Background … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $17.56 … reserve funds to determine if the amounts are appropriate for the District’s needs. Key Recommendations Continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/weedsport-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-94Draft a DRO Using the NYSLRS Template – Divorce and Your Benefits
… and acceptance by the NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau. NYSLRS’ Divorce and Your Benefits information and the appropriate … Reader to save a completed DRO proposal for your own records. See Submitting a DRO for instructions on sending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/draft-dro-using-nyslrs-templateValley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
Determine whether the Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen (District) Board of Education (Board) and Treasurer appropriately and securely executed check signatures for non-payroll checks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-2023-178.pdfExamination of Travel Expenses
… travel expenses incurred by a Department employee for calendar years 2013 and 2014. The objective of our … is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … $22,651.32, $26,556.12 and $6,007.79 in travel expenses for calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively, for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
… colleges, that have many different users that perform a variety of functions. Typically, colleges will have several … approximately 6,000 computers between them and budgeted a total of $12.7 million for IT appropriations in the 2014-15 fiscal year. Key Findings Corning Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3Amagansett Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-91)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … attending kindergarten through grade six and pays tuition for 75 students in grades 7 through 12 who attend school in other districts. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/amagansett-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-91LinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (Follow-Up)
… Internet access and phone service; a touchscreen tablet interface to access City services, including 911 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/26/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring-followDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… the last 20 years, New York City has had to recover from a terrorist attack, a recession fueled by a stock market collapse, a superstorm and now a global pandemic. … prior to the pandemic despite extraordinary federal aid not just to New York City, but to the state, the MTA and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadRockville Centre Union Free School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-139)
… was to analyze the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through April 30, 2016. … operates cafeterias in each of its seven school buildings for approximately 3,550 students, is governed by a … of Education. Budgeted school lunch fund appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financialEastchester Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-59)
… the Board’s management of the District’s financial affairs for the period July 1, 2010 through November 6, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $80 million. … Key Findings Budgets did not include estimated amounts for refunds of real property taxes or amounts to fund them. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/eastchester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-59Scarsdale Union Free School District – Overtime (2022M-105)
… at least $167,000. As a result, officials are paying more for overtime than necessary. Officials: Overpaid 20 employees a total of $11,961 for overtime. Paid 20 employees overtime totaling $524,934, primarily for routine services, including $123,113 for cleaning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-overtime-2022m-105Management of Cash and Investments
… a Headquarters, which provides administrative support for the seven constituent agencies. Key Findings MTA follows … process. MTA officials did not have a written plan for meeting the objectives set forth in its investment … that excess moneys are factored into the budgeting process for meeting MTA operational and/or capital needs. Monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsTravel Advisory No. 2
… be designated in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience of an employee or to maximize travel … are appropriate. This includes assessing designations for employees in telecommuting scenarios. There may be … which may be a significant and unexpected tax liability for the employee. Chapter XIII , Section 6 - Potential Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/2-taxable-travelMarlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… internal controls over the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2011 through November 14, 2013. … with approximately 2,000 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $50.6 million. … competition from potential vendors and award the contract for report card services on the basis of a competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessWynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)
… Develop clear guidance in procedures to seek competition for purchasing goods and services that were not required to … competitively bid. Follow the District’s purchasing policy for 25 purchases (83 percent) totaling $53,883. Adequately document they sought competition for 17 purchases totaling $27,231. Further, contract award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85Greenport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-203)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through March 31, 2014. … 645 students. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $15.5 million. Key Findings For fiscal years 2010-11 through 2012-13, District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/greenport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-203Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… a result, the District could have paid more than necessary for goods and services. District officials did not seek separate competition for 35 public work projects totaling almost $3.1 million, as … not submitted to the Director of Facilities (Director) for approval. Payments to vendors totaling $1.3 million were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… In an audit released today , New York State Comptroller … Telecommunications’ (DoITT) failure to hold accountable the developers of the city’s ambitious program to expand … distribute them equitably, leaving large sections in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens without a single kiosk. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-program