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True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – Contract Management (2014M-073)
… of detail contained in the memorandum of understanding (MOU) in the School’s contract with the CMO. Without clear and … services are included. School officials entered into a MOU whereby the School will annually pay a CMO nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/07/11/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-contract-management-2014mTown of Galen – Financial Management (2014M-341)
… did not properly account for reserves within the operating funds that financed them and does not budget to fund … not create a comprehensive, multiyear financial plan or capital plan. The Board did not audit the books and records … the budgeting process and adopt budgets with realistic estimates for town-outside-village revenues and expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-galen-financial-management-2014m-341DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… also file a complaint directly with their meal delivery person or the meal provider. However, DFTA does little to … encountered someone who did not speak English thanked the person for their time and excluded them from the survey. In … envelopes through the mail or given to their delivery person. Seniors contributed $1.3 million in 2020, and $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… than 900 custodian engineers to oversee these functions. Up to and including fiscal year 2016, DOE custodian engineers … disparities across schools and ensure all schools are clean and well-maintained. Under this new system, a … standards, is essential to ensure all schools are clean and well maintained and to assess and measure whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit covered the period July 2018 through … to a 2022 research report published by the CDC: Among high school students in 2019, 37% reported persistently … according to the CDC, among the New York State high school student population in 2017 (approximately 808,150 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2130
… Treasury if special handling of paychecks is needed upon release of the April 20, 2023 paychecks. Questions: Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2130-paycheck-distribution-april-20-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2133
… NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023. Affected Employees: Executive Branch* … NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 pm on Monday April 24 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2133-paycheck-distribution-april-26-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2134
… Purpose: As we await the enactment of the New York State (NYS) fiscal year 2023-24 budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on … As we await the enactment of the New York State NYS fiscal year 202324 budget OSC would like to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2134-paycheck-distribution-may-4-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Commissioner’s Regulations (State Regulations) and DOE Chancellor’s Regulations (City Regulations) provide additional guidance. For example, DOE’s District Safety Team must develop a comprehensive district-wide school safety plan and DOE’s schools must develop school-specific emergency response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followMitchell-Lama Vacancies
… To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is ensuring that … March 12, 2021. About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income families. HPD, the nation’s largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/13/mitchell-lama-vacanciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… services. Also, the purchasing agent and claims auditor did not always ensure that purchases were made in … a comprehensive job description that outlines the claims auditor’s expectations and requirements. The claims auditor compares invoices against only the purchase orders, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Report 2009-N-9). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued March 29, 2011, our … 5, 2014, of the three recommendations included in our initial report. Key Findings DoE officials have made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followHourly Based Information Technology Services
… skill level and skill demand level, and may differ by as much as $72.29 per hour. Key Findings Our examination found … to ensure a candidate consultant’s qualifications meet the mandatory qualifications specified by the agenc ies using the … contractual obligation to verify that a candidate has the mandatory qualifications specified by the agenc ies, nor do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/hourly-based-information-technology-servicesTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… 16, 2013. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is governed by a Board … credit cards, only seven had signed a copy of the policy. In addition, School officials did not ensure that credit card accounts were established in a manner that complied with the policy provision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… were two signatures on checks. The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is vague, and the guidance provided in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and separate from the Town of Westford and Otsego County in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … oversight of the Treasurer such as reviewing check images in the subsequent month to verify that prior approved claims were in fact paid as directed. Audit the Treasurer’s records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the first charter school to open in the City of Buffalo. The School is governed by a Board of … any amendments or change orders and document such action in the minutes of its proceedings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Albany City School District – Separation Payments and Information Technology (2012M-251)
… 31, 2012. Background The Albany City School District is located in the City of Albany, Albany County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven … situations and that management and staff understand how it is to be executed. Finally, we found that all employees were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/albany-city-school-district-separation-payments-and-informationVillage of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… accounts may be established, limit the number of credit cards to be issued, address to whom the cards may be issued, nor does it specify credit or cash … individuals authorized to use the credit and/or purchase cards, set applicable credit limits, provide dollar limits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150State Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… is defined as parking provided to an employee on or near the business premises of the employer or on or near a location from which the employee commutes to work. It does not include parking at or near the employee’s home. Parking is provided by an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefits