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West Genesee Central School District - Capital Assets (2023M-128)
… School District (District) officials properly monitored and accounted for capital assets. Key Findings District officials did not always properly monitor and account for the capital assets that we tested, and did not conduct periodic physical inventories to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/west-genesee-central-school-district-capital-assets-2023m-128State Agencies Bulletin No. 298
… Purpose To notify Agencies of the following changes to Deferred Compensation rules, … "Catch Up" provision, available to employees in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement age, has … contribution, for a combined maximum total contribution of $22,000 for calendar year 2002. An additional deferment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/298-changes-processing-deferred-compensation-calendar-year-2002Review of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… Service Office DDSO to Finger Lakes Home Supply from Dece …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoXII.7.C Reprocessing an OSC Denied Voucher – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: Prior to reprocessing a voucher that has been rejected by the … invoice number that was used in the original submission to OSC. Business Units should follow the bulkload process … number that was used in the original voucher submitted to OSC. Business Units should also follow the online process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii7c-reprocessing-osc-denied-voucherHadley-Luzerne Joint Youth Commission – Governance and Cash Receipts (2016M-262)
… was to examine Board oversight of Commission operations and the cash receipts process for the period January 1, 2015 … Commission is a joint activity which provides recreation and youth service to approximately 190 children residing in the Towns of Hadley and Day in Saratoga County and the Town of Lake Luzerne in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/12/30/hadley-luzerne-joint-youth-commission-governance-and-cash-receipts-2016mState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… following local government audits have been issued. Town of Delhi – Pool Project Donations and Disbursements (Delaware … (Cattaraugus County) The board properly planned the waste water treatment plant (WWTP) project but could have better managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … for audit. Using a standard claim form as a cover sheet is desirable because required information is presented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimBolton Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-58)
… 30, 2012. Background The Bolton Central School District is located in Warren County. The District is governed by the Board of … than $690,000 of unexpended surplus funds each year, for a total exceeding $2.1 million over a three-year period to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/bolton-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-58Andover Central School District – Internal Controls Over Reserve Funds (2013M-162)
… 30, 2013. Background The Andover Central School District is located in Allegany and Steuben Counties. The District is governed by … and submitted to the Board for review that includes a summary statement of projected use and need of the reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/13/andover-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-reserve-fundsDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her … announced today. Johnson was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay full … District Attorney Brooks Baker, Ms. Johnson is going to jail and will repay taxpayers.” Johnson pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftJericho Union Free School District – Financial Management (2016M-328)
… The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2014 … Jericho Union Free School District Financial Management 2016M328 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/jericho-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2016m-328Greenburgh Central School District – Tax Certiorari Reserve (2023M-163)
… tax certiorari reserve fund and maintained it at a reasonable level. Key Findings The Board of Education … all outstanding tax certiorari cases, which was also noted in our prior audit ( Payroll and Reserve Funds - 2016M-242) … that the amount in the tax certiorari reserve fund is reasonable or necessary. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/greenburgh-central-school-district-tax-certiorari-reserve-2023m-163Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-6)
… 1, 2021 through November 1, 2024. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court … money from foreclosures and contract disputes resulting in a mechanic’s lien. 1 These actions are recorded in the … should ensure that all money deemed abandoned property is paid to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/12/13/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2024-ct-6Avon Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-75)
… gaps. However, the District incurred operating surpluses in all five years we reviewed, totaling $8.2 million. Appropriating fund balance that is not needed is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/25/avon-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-75DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… in the months ahead with the potential for tariffs and geopolitical issues raising concerns even as the U.S. … show strength,” DiNapoli said. “Fortunately, our diverse and well-managed portfolio is built to withstand market fluctuations and remains one of the reasons we are among the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. Further, the board has not adopted … and implementing shared services with other districts to achieve cost savings and maintain programs for students. … Auditors reviewed payroll payments totaling $4.7 million to 151 employees and found almost $418,000 in payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsMiddle Island Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-93)
… District’s budgeted expenditures for 2012 were $3,417,000. Key Findings During the four-year period 2009 through 2012, … in the format prescribed by OSC or prepare budgets based on reasonable estimates. Due to the continual overestimating … information to effectively monitor the District’s budget. Key Recommendations Use the budget format prescribed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/middle-island-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-93Bloomingburg Fire Company #1 – Disbursements (2013M-83)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Company’s disbursements for … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls over the Companys disbursements for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/bloomingburg-fire-company-1-disbursements-2013m-83Kendall Central School District – Capital Project (2017M-194)
… Background The Kendall Central School District located in the Towns of Carlton, Kendall and Murray in Orleans County and the Towns of Clarkson and Hamlin in Monroe County. The District, which operates two schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/05/kendall-central-school-district-capital-project-2017m-194West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company – Treasurer’s Activities (2016M-48)
… prepares annual reports accurately and files them with appropriate entities as required. Annually audit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/11/03/west-ghent-volunteer-fire-company-treasurers-activities-2016m