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Thousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)
… reserve, with a balance of approximately $1 million, to pay debt-service costs during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal … funds to the general fund and use the debt reserve to pay debt-service costs as required. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201Woodbourne Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-98)
… their ability to make informed financial decisions and levied taxes that were more than necessary to fund … (Treasurer) maintained basic accounting records and reports or provided regular financial reports to the … 31, 2022 fund balance was enough to fund nearly two and a half years of expenditures. Develop and adopt policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/woodbourne-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-98West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings District officials did not establish … user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology … to officials, we found that the Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not: Develop and adopt policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountTown of Lancaster – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2024M-32)
… The former Supervisor did not perform his financial duties and did not monitor the work performed by the firm he … to act as Director of Finance, resulting in incomplete and inaccurate financial records and significant control weaknesses: Monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-lancaster-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2024m-32State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… DOH officials provided additional guidance to these plans and subsequently reported that the number of Medicaid MCOs … early intervention (EI) claims are paid in a timely manner and the SFA fulfills contract deliverables related to customer service and data and reporting. Program claims are paid more quickly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… Key Findings The Board routinely relied on unexpended surplus funds to finance town-wide general, and certain water … revenues to fund expenditures. As a result, unexpended surplus funds declined in the town-wide general fund, two … they appropriated unexpended surplus funds to keep the tax levy and user rates stable. However, this practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… and the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request for an independent review of the company’s policies and … from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time proposal. If CEO Jeff Bezos’ shares … address racial diversity, equity and inclusion. It's time for Amazon to listen to its investors and take steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-299
… Uniform Blazer Allowance Payments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … The Uniform Allowance Payment (UA5) is not included as salary for retirement purposes and is not included in the … The Uniform Blazer Allowance Payment (UBA) is included as salary for retirement purposes but is not included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-299-june-2021-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Cost Manual (2021-S-31) Step Up, a New York City-based not-for-profit organization, is approved by the State Education … who are between the ages of three and five years. For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, Step Up … reported approximately $7.4 million in reimbursable costs for the SED preschool cost-based program. Auditors identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… They did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for establishing and maintaining IT equipment inventory or … $17,000 in annual service fees in the 2021-22 fiscal year for missing devices. East Bloomfield Central School District … permissions, and the assistant superintendent for business and operations had excessive administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) information for current and active projects. Town of Berne – Board … or receive adequate monthly reports from the supervisor. For example, the board did not request or receive monthly … disbursed, monthly bank reconciliations or cash balances for each fund. The board also did not ensure bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsEnglish Language Learners Programs
… Commissioner of Education (Part 154) specifies standards for identifying and providing educational services to ELLs in … academically or not graduating from high school. For example: Seven of the nine (78%) school districts we … not have a program or an exemption from BE requirements for all required languages and grade levels. These nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … employees a Christmas bonus in addition to their fixed salary. These bonuses, which constitute an unauthorized gift … of work) or authorize additional funding to address cost increases. Further, the board did not establish a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… purchase fuel, but records were not always maintained to report who used the credits cards or what district vehicle, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Civil Service: Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (2021-S-18) The New York State Health … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsXVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Outflows of Resources, Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Net Position (GASB Codification Section 1600 – Basis of Accounting) Process and Document Preparation: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING The basis of … refers to when revenues, expenditures, expenses, and transfers - and assets, deferred outflows of resources, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… from 2016 to 2018, which includes $17 million in savings for counties and New York City. "New Yorkers dealing with … expenses and may provide them with more options for care." DiNapoli said. "The state has an obligation not … work credits; and Recover Medicaid claims paid for any retroactive Medicare enrollments of ESRD recipients. DOH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… significant racial, ethnic and geographic disparities in college readiness. “It is the DOE’s responsibility to … prioritize elementary and middle school intervention in city school districts where large numbers of students do … 71,210 students who were expected to graduate high school in 2019 and examined graduation rates, college enrollment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact us . © 2012, New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planVII.5 Document Retention Requirements – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies are responsible for retaining backup documentation outside SFS, even though … refer to the General Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York State Government Records as published by the New York State Archives and Records for guidance on minimum retention periods for other fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii5-document-retention-requirements