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DiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… of mismanagement that cost taxpayers nearly $42 million in the last decade, including $20 million in 2014 alone, … for staff which are prohibited uses of public funds. In Brooklyn, DiNapoli identified $800,000 in inappropriate … for personal use, including spending on vehicles, travel, apartment rentals, jewelry, entertainment and cell phones. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenOpinion 88-41
… established by a town pursuant to a local law (1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-167, p 210, copy enclosed; Town Law, §§130[5], … North Hempstead , 118 AD2d 542, 499 NYS2d 161; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-75, p 119; see also 2 McQuillin, Municipal … City of Newburgh , 116 AD2d 396, 501 NYS2d 369; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-75, supra ; see also 2 McQuillin, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41XII.6.Q Paying and Reconciling State Credit Card Charges – XII. Expenditures
… This Section provides Business Units with guidance on how pay and reconcile charges to the State Procurement, Travel and Net Cards within the … within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In addition to the guidance contained in this section, agencies and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6q-paying-and-reconciling-state-credit-card-chargesX.3.A Agency Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… in the Statewide Vendor File. This Subsection provides the agency with guidance on how to: use the Vendor Add Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to directly … be used are: Procurement Supplier = S Non-Procurement Srvc Provider = N Recipient = D Non-NYS Govt Entity = G NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3a-agency-vendor-registrationWest Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)
… determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of Company operations to ensure financial activity was properly … 2016 through July 26, 2017. Background The West Niles Fire Company is a not-for-profit organization, incorporated in … with the Three Town Fire District in Cayuga County. The Company, which has an elected five-member Board of Directors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the procedures used by the District to purchase goods and services that are subject to competitive bidding and quotes for the period July 1, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204South Jefferson Central School District – Community Services (2016M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the internal controls over … Jefferson Central School District is located in the Towns of Adams, Ellisburg, Hounsfield, Lorraine, Rodman, Rutland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/south-jefferson-central-school-district-community-services-2016m-343Pavilion Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-62)
… The reserve fund policy did not stipulate the maximum funding levels for each reserve, the conditions necessary for using … analysis and use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/23/pavilion-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-62KIPP Tech Valley Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2012M-256)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background A charter school is a public … population during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years to determine whether the billing invoices were accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/kipp-tech-valley-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2012m-256Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Special Aid Fund (2016M-188)
… 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services is a public entity serving 19 component school districts. BOCES, which … expenditures from the special aid fund, which is used to account for and report programs supported in whole or in part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-special-aid-fund-2016m-188Crown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
… District’s financial operations are adequately accounted for and reported. For the 24 months reviewed, the Board did not receive … Treasurer’s reports of collection and disbursement details for three months; cash balances for two months; and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/31/crown-point-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-29IX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some grant’s period of funds availability terminates on September 30 of the fifth federal fiscal year after the period of funds availability. These are considered M-Year … Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationVillage of Frankfort – User Charges (2014M-117)
… whether Village officials ensured that water, sewer and electric user charges were properly billed, collected, … January 30, 2014. Background The Village of Frankfort is located in the Town of Frankfort in Herkimer County and has a population of approximately 2,600. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/06/27/village-frankfort-user-charges-2014m-117Lansing Central School District – Procurement (2021M-213)
… economically and in a manner that is in the best interests of taxpayers. Policies and procedures were inadequate and did … for insurance coverage totaling $232,624 or for four of six professional service providers paid $301,023 during … the same insurance provider for about 20 years and each of the four remaining vendors for at least 10 years without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/lansing-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-213Village of Depew – Internal Controls Over Capital Projects (2013M-29)
… of approximately 15,300. The Village is governed by an elected Village Board, which comprises four Trustees and a Mayor. The Village’s expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-depew-internal-controls-over-capital-projects-2013m-29Village of Penn Yan – Water Operations (2013M-104)
… period June 1, 2010, to October 11, 2012. Background The Village of Penn Yan is located in Yates County, and has a … Village of Penn Yan Water Operations 2013M104 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/26/village-penn-yan-water-operations-2013m-104Opinion 90-32
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (need for upon … of bonds for the construction of improvements required to comply with an enforceable determination of the Department … You ask whether a town's proposed expenditure of moneys in excess of $100,000 to build a salt storage shed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32IX.2.B Terminology – IX. Federal Grants
… the Division of the Budget (DOB) contracts with a consultant to determine the statewide costs for services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix2b-terminologySt. Lawrence County – Financial Condition (2013M-46)
… for managing unforeseen events. The County has relied on short-term debt issuances in recent years for cash flow, … sufficient cash flow, and reduce or eliminate reliance on short-term borrowing. Develop a long-range plan to ensure … modify the County’s financial management strategies based on actual performance and economic events. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/05/02/st-lawrence-county-financial-condition-2013m-46City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of … of all tickets issued. Have a written agreement with the Beacon City School District for delinquent school tax … City of Beacon Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012m