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Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… for the position must: be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or an independent Public Accountant (PA) registered and licensed to practice in New York State; have or develop expertise in district financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorBelleville-Henderson Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-46)
… Belleville-Henderson Central School District is located in the Towns of Adams, Ellisburg and Henderson in Jefferson County. The District, which operates one school … used. The District also maintained approximately $28,600 in its tax certiorari reserve fund with no plan for its use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-46Belfast Central School District – Procurement (2016M-317)
… Background The Belfast Central School District is located in the Towns of Allen, Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea and New Hudson in Allegany County. The District, which operates one school … auditor did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the policy or require District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/belfast-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-317North Salem Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-140-F)
… of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the North Salem Central School District’s (District’s) progress, … in implementing our recommendations in the audit report North Salem Central School District – Network User Accounts … permissions. Background The District serves the Towns of North Salem and Somers in Westchester County and Carmel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/26/north-salem-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-140-fGenesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… and internal controls over extra-classroom activities for the period July 1, 2012 through February 4, 2014. … The Genesee Valley Central School District is located in Allegany County and is governed by an elected seven-member … funding levels, sources of funding and the conditions under which the reserve’s assets will be used or replenished. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, New York City School-Based Health Centers: Security and Controls Over Medications and Related … 2015 determined whether New York City School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) have implemented proper controls over their … Interest Department of Health: NYC School-Based Health Centers: Security and Controls Over Medications and Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of the Migrant … Department did not complete federally required documents in a timely manner; and a significant portion of the Migrant … Department officials have made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followSag Harbor Union Free School District – Child Care Program (2016M-211)
… or reduced Program rates should be charged and whether registration fees were paid in full. Key Recommendations … approving applications for reduced rates and the type and form of records to be maintained. Maintain detailed records … for each family, including a completed registration form for each child, any applications for financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-child-care-program-2016m-211Kiryas Joel Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Selected Employee Reimbursements (2016M-331)
… District reimbursed an ineligible employee for $4,726 in daycare expenses. Key Recommendations Use surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/03/03/kiryas-joel-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-selectedTown of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Alden (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly recorded, deposited, … Determine whether the Town of Alden Town Town Clerk Clerk properly recorded deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106LaFargeville Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-216)
… April 30, 2016. Background The LaFargeville Central School District is located in the Towns of Alexandria, … in Jefferson County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 560 students, is governed by an … LaFargeville Central School District Financial Condition 2016M216 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/lafargeville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-216Chateaugay Central School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-149)
… evaluate the accuracy of employees’ leave accrual records for the period July 1, 2014 through January 31, 2016. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $12.5 … Key Findings We found errors in the leave accrual records for nine of the 15 employees’ records we reviewed. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/chateaugay-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-149DiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… and small business operations. She is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary College. She started on Jan. 4. Her annual salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionBarker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… or overtime was approved and supported. Therefore, payroll errors went undetected and resulted in unnecessary and erroneous payroll payments. Seven employees were paid amounts that were … or District policy. Key Recommendations Adopt a written payroll policy governing the use of overtime and establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Frewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity and Scholarship Funds (2021M-159)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Frewsburg Central School District’s (District) … (ECA) and scholarship funds were properly accounted for and appropriately used. Key Findings ECA and scholarship … policies and procedures for scholarship funds allowed the former Central Treasurer (Treasurer) to use funds donated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/11/frewsburg-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-andGilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Fixed Assets (2021M-139)
… Ensure the inventory list is accurate and up-to-date. Ensure that all assets on the inventory list are … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/22/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2021m-139Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… deliberate audit of claims is conducted, a message is sent to all officers and employees that this oversight function is … local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the effectiveness of your claims auditing process … environment of your organization. OSC will be pleased to assist you with any questions you have regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionLockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Lockport City School District (District) officials procured goods and … Determine whether Lockport City School District District officials procured goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Tupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
… capital projects. As a result, $359,427 in unexpended funds were not used to pay related debt, which could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3) - Global
School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-swr-2018-School-District-PE-Compliance-global.pdf