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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have been issued. Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Claims Auditing (St. Lawrence County) District officials … approved before payment. Medina Central School District – Capital Projects (Genesee County) The board and district … The tax collector did not maintain complete, accurate and timely records. In addition, the board and district officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… totaled $829,784 and $736,394. Key Finding The Village Building Inspector did not take an oath of office and, as … Requests for payment are submitted monthly by voucher. The Building Inspector receives an Internal Revenue Service Form … nearly $73,000 of which was based on fees collected for building permits. Because there is no cap on the amount 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)
… December 31, 2012. Background The Bolivar-Richburg Central School District (District) is located in the Towns of Alma, … requirements in the Regulations. … BolivarRichburg Central School District Internal Controls Over Selected Financial …
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)
… first six months of 2012. The Town has not established a confirmation process with its bank for online transfers of …
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)
… of Edwards through our audit period. The Village was dissolved on December 31, 2012 and the Town has taken over …
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
… of the 349 journal entries for 2018-19 and only 60 of the 292 journal entries for 2019-20 were recorded during each …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over time and … proper bank reconciliations and accountability analyses on a monthly basis. Review bank statement activity and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… personnel; leak testing results for treatment lines; concrete inspection and testing results, including core …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… billing practices by analyzing reported premium data and, where indicated, taking appropriate follow-up actions. The … data by analyzing premium data and taking follow-up action where appropriate. Take steps to bill insurance carriers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… Background The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the … are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act (Chapter 488 of the Laws of 1976). The City’s … budget. Implement additional changes in procedures to reduce firefighting and police overtime expenditures. Pay tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6DiNapoli: 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 at least $34,000 from her former employer, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtState Agencies Bulletin No. 1864
… and Exam Fee Reimbursement Program or who used Empire Star Public Service awards for certification, license or exam … Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement is considered a taxable fringe benefit. As such, it is supplemental … paycheck or direct deposit advice statement. PEF: A letter will be sent by the Governor’s Office of Employee …
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)
… at Canal Fest and a variety of raffles, bingo, and other games of chance. We identified fire company fundraisers that … the sale of alcoholic beverages, confer with the City’s legal counsel as to the City’s potential liability to third …
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)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Information … of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State Information Technology Transformation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followMedicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers (Follow-Up)
… Plan Providers (Report 2016-S-54 ). About the Program Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older and people under 65 who have certain … the inappropriate payments, advise the three providers how to properly bill Medicaid for Medicare Part C cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providers-followHolley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-342
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial … The Holley Central School District is located in the Town of Murray in Orleans County. The District is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/holley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-342Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Operating Corporation of the State of New York (RIOC) is a public benefit corporation and a political subdivision of … RIOC lacked written policies and procedures clarifying what constituted appropriate discretionary spending and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-322)
… The Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southold in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of Education comprising seven …
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)
… to all involved employees. Periodically review computer system access rights and ensure that no employee has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/11/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-purchasing-andCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… renders an opinion on whether the financial statements are in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles … (GAAP). Hiring an external auditor It is required to hire an external auditor unless your district or BOCES has … whose hiring would result in a conflict of interest (see Avoiding conflict of interest ) Resources "External …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditor