Search
Sandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… Towns of Sandy Creek, Boylston, Orwell, Redfield, Richland and Williamstown in Oswego County; the Town of Ellisburg in … of Osceola in Lewis County. The District, which operates two cafeterias that serve approximately 800 students and 220 … lunch fund so the actual cost of operations can be used in making financial decisions. … Sandy Creek Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)
… Determine whether Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials … result, the School did not have access to the undeposited funds, the Board’s monthly financial reports did not … and the risk of loss, diversion or theft of School funds was increased. Key Recommendations Maintain detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/03/albany-leadership-charter-school-girls-cash-collections-2022m-165DiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… July 1, 2023, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. List of allowable tax levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearOpinion 95-13
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Proceeds (use of excess) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (use of excess bond proceeds) LOCAL FINANCE … must retain these proceeds for the payment of principal and interest on the bonds, irrespective of whether the bonds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … risk of loss or misuse due to unauthorized access. In addition, BOCES officials have not implemented access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Rockville Centre Union Free School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-139)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to analyze the school lunch fund’s financial condition for … buildings for approximately 3,550 students, is governed by a five-member Board of Education. Budgeted school lunch fund … Monitor the MPLH and consider taking measures to move toward the industry standards for MPLH. Pay for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financialSalmon River Central School District – Foster Care Student Tuition (2022M-168)
… Officials made payment errors for 14 (45 percent) of 31 foster care students who were enrolled at other school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/10/salmon-river-central-school-district-foster-care-student-tuition-2022mCooperstown Central School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-86)
… managed the school lunch fund’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through January 14, 2016. … its school lunch operations. Budgeted appropriations for the school lunch fund for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled $422,000. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/cooperstown-central-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financial-conditionWest Babylon Union Free School District – School Lunch Operations (2016M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District was effectively … Babylon Union Free School District is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County and is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2016m-243Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… To do so, the Board must establish measurable goals for all approved projects and monitor the projects to ensure … Develop and adopt a policy that establishes procedures for approving and monitoring projects. Corporation officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsThree Years of School District Fiscal Stress Results: School Years 2012-13 to 2014-15
Three Years of School District Fiscal Stress Results: School Years 2012-13 to 2014-15
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/three-years-schools-0116.pdfYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Time and Attendance Practices … found that the Department’s overtime process could result in the payment of unauthorized and/or excessive overtime … were assigned to the fire watch spent long periods of time in one area instead of patrolling the entire building, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staff-followDiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, for allegedly misappropriating more than $5,000 in public … and parking summons fees. “I‘m dismayed that we continue to uncover local officials who take advantage of their … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to pass comprehensive campaign finance reform in New York, … government groups that had spent decades fighting for this change were outraged and encouraged me to reject it. In the … Board of Elections for making thoughtful suggestions on how to make a new public finance system viable: officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… Charter Communications Inc. and other utilities across New York, according to an audit released today by State … and imposed only four penalties in four years. “When New Yorkers flip on the lights, log in or make a call, they … gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York’s residential and business customers. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… revealed numerous examples of lax contracting practices, loose expenditure controls and inadequate oversight. Fiscal … Authorities By The Numbers , go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/pubauth/reports/pub-auth-num-2017.pdf To read the … legislative proposals, go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/legislation/index.htm For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… Zellnor Myrie, Chair of the Committee on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by the New York State Education Department. When tested, the average wireless … and authorization. Friendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (Allegany County) The board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-148)
… software inventory records were inaccurate and outdated. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/10/18/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-information-technology