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Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-322)
… District’s financial operations and use of fund balance for the period July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $38 million, … fund balance and stay within the year-end statutory limit for unrestricted funds, District officials transferred moneys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013mPoughkeepsie City School District – Internal Controls Over Purchasing and Claims Processing (2012M-179)
… five elected members. The District’s budgeted general fund expenditures for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 fiscal years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New Locked Query … hired employees who have a concurrent record that is terminated. Employees that were rehired within the same … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the New Locked Query …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson … would like to also extend our thanks to the New York State Police and the Office of the State Comptroller for all of … village of Alexandria Bay, stole cash paid for transfer station, arena and clerk fees, among others, before she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftMedicaid Program – Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims
… amount, payments totaling $614,260 were made for the same medical procedure billed multiple times on the same date of … Strengthen controls over APG claim processing to address the weaknesses we identified. Where feasible, apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/medicaid-program-multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claimsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and … discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … should state what type of supporting documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… practice or policy on its own can adequately safeguard your IT investments, a number of internal controls … and monitored, collectively increase the odds that your systems and data will remain safe. Management, including … who are responsible for the day-to-day management of your IT operations. Because the assessment is geared toward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing … education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense … continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two counts of federal program theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license or exam fees are affected. Background Pursuant to Internal … fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1864-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2020City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… 2012. Background The City of North Tonawanda is located in Niagara County and has approximately 32,000 residents. The … did not review the fire companies’ fundraising events held in 2011 because none of the fire companies provided the City … the City with materials and supplies totaling $140,703 in 2011. We found that for all 24 claims tested, department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Oversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… direction, directs IT policy, and delivers centralized IT products and services that support the mission of the State. … staff. According to ITS’ policies, program managers are responsible for monitoring project deliverables and … that also had monitoring deficiencies. Key Finding ITS has made progress in correcting the problems we identified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. Department activities relating to the Acts fall … the Compulsory Insurance Services Program, and the Accident Prevention Course Program. Under the Acts, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… period July 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … for team travel expenses associated with in-state and out-of-state sporting events, including transportation, meals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesVillage of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… plus 50 percent of certain permit fees. This type of arrangement is usually indicative of an independent contractor relationship. Requests for payment are submitted monthly by voucher. The Building … and does not receive any fringe benefits. During our audit period, this individual received $84,197, nearly $73,000 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43Bolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… The Bolivar-Richburg Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Alma, Bolivar, Clarksville, Cuba, … Genesee and Wirt, in Allegany County. The District is governed by the Board of Education (Board) which comprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedTown of Johnsburg – Management Oversight and Online Banking (2013M-6)
… to evaluate the Town’s oversight of financial activities and internal controls over online banking for the period … The Town of Johnsburg is located in Warren County and is governed by a Town Board which comprises an elected Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and four elected councilpersons. The 2012 budget for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/town-johnsburg-management-oversight-and-online-banking-2013m-6Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition and internal … million. Key Findings The Board and Town officials did not adequately monitor the Town’s financial operations and … appropriations are available before funds are expended. Do not permit any fund or appropriation account to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not maintain hardware or software inventory records. In addition, sensitive information technology control … reviewed. Also, officials did not record journal entries in a timely manner. Only four of the 349 journal entries for … close completed capital projects. As a result, $359,427 in unexpended funds were not used to pay related debt, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsVillage of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… to review internal controls over time and attendance and leave accrual records, Justice Court operations, and the chief … over the Village’s time and attendance procedures and leave accruals. We identified 79 errors in nine employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Claims Auditing (St. Lawrence County) … audited and approved before payment. Medina Central School District – Capital Projects (Genesee County) The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0