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DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… and Elmira. Earlier this year, 38 municipalities and school districts were classified in some level of fiscal … state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments, and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… resources provide both opportunities and challenges for growth," said DiNapoli. "State and local leaders are … both recipients of $10 million grants from the state for downtown revitalization projects. In Watertown, local … To the east, the Plattsburgh area's new Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… and school districts, employees have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among other things, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… so taxpayers know their money isn’t being squandered.” For the audit period of July 1, 2019 to March 31, 2022, … assets, worth nearly $280,000, were not properly accounted for. Although three districts — East Quogue Union Free School … assets during this period and the need to properly account for them also increased. DiNapoli’s auditors also found: None …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… had administrative permissions to bank accounts. Discovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special education services and programs within the … placing students in special education. In New York City (NYC), the DOE is responsible for determining eligibility for … of students with disabilities varies greatly across NYC – ranging from less than 5 percent in some areas to more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesWindsor Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-130)
… District officials’ management of the school lunch fund for the period July 1, 2014 through February 23, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $36.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/windsor-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-130State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Batavia City School District – Information Technology Equipment Inventory … fiscal year for missing devices. East Bloomfield Central School District – Network and Financial Software Access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not properly account for leave accruals for 22 of the 49 employees’ accrual records tested. The … not ensure claims had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. Auditors reviewed 74 claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not establish adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use or … interests of taxpayers. Officials did not seek competition for insurance coverage totaling $232,624, or for four of six professional service providers paid $301,023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsX.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Section 4.A - Vendor Classifications of this Chapter) Open for Ordering – If this box is checked, purchase orders can be created for the vendor. ( Chapter XI-A, Section 3 - Purchase Orders … Chapter) Certifications – Reflects government programs for which the vendor qualifies. ( Section 4.A - Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-informationOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The … Department (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … The Oswego City School District is located in the City of Oswego, the Towns of Minetto, Oswego, Scriba and Volney in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-fosterHighland Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-358)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. … is governed by the Board of Education which is responsible for managing District operations. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $38.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/highland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-358Discovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Discovery Charter School (School) officials ensured network … and indicated they will initiate corrective action. … discovery charter school network financial software access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsLong Lake Central School District – Payroll (2016M-90)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s payroll procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through November 30, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $3.9 million. … were not adequately segregated because she was responsible for collecting employees’ time records; recording the hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/long-lake-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-90Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for selecting and negotiating the related financial terms to obtain building space for school operations for the period July 1, 2006, to April 22, 2013. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… 2021-22 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. … 30, 2019. Under Local Finance Law Section 10.10(d), when a school district is authorized by a special or general law to … each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the school district is authorized to issue the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-1Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… and Regulations (Regulations) when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … Pratt serves approximately 4,700 students, and tuition for full-time study is about $41,000 per year. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-institute