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East Aurora Union Free School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2016M-163)
… School District is located in the Towns of Aurora, Colden and Elma in Erie County. The District, which operates three … extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds were maintained by 31 classes and clubs that deposited approximately $184,000 in receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroomCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special … students in special education. In New York City (NYC), the DOE is responsible for determining eligibility for and … such students. Specifically, the Regulations require that DOE arrange for the placement of eligible students in special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… over a short period of time to prepare them for future careers in occupational fields such as dental assisting, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… and school districts, employees have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among … that the eligible person is still alive. You can also update any relevant personal information (marriage, divorce, … Service and may have an associated cost. Genealogical websites: Compare local records to death records reported to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… officials did not ensure online banking access was limited to board-authorized users because no one reviewed online … 10 online banking users, six were not authorized to conduct online banking and were inappropriately provided with access. Five of the six users not authorized to conduct online banking and two others inappropriately had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly … purchased or leased during the audit period were subject to potential theft, loss or misuse, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli: Former Fire District Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… that abuse their position to steal taxpayer money will not get away with it,” said DiNapoli. “My office is working hard … law enforcement to bring these individuals to justice. I want to commend the Steuben County Sheriff’s Department for … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-former-fire-district-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the work of my staff and our partnership with Attorney General … public corruption and holding public officials accountable for misuse of public resources." "Ruben Wills' crimes were a … services, and that the money was instead redirected to a non-profit corporation called NY 4 Life, which Wills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Town of Cohocton Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley. She was charged … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-town-cohocton-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ , a transparency website launched by DiNapoli in 2008. The database, going back to … for state agencies. Most data is updated daily. “When we launched Open Book New York , we promised to keep adding … New York httpwwwopenbooknewyorkcom a transparency website launched by DiNapoli in 2008 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the library’s treasurer $6,900 and allowed the president to alter … Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4600 in missing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate controls to ensure that all … the Division of State Police. Revenue is also used to fund Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services grants … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance has adequate controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… Central) provides general oversight of CUNY operations and is responsible for monitoring academic development and other … scheduling practices – specifically the staffing of an overnight fire watch shift on an overtime basis rather … nights, security officers assigned to the fire watch spent long periods of time in one area instead of patrolling the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
Determine whether the Plattekill Public Library Library Board of Trustees Board made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted investment policy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… which allowed them to potentially control all phases of financial transactions. Officials paid BOCES $539,644 for … for services. As a result, the roles and responsibilities of each party may not be understood by all parties resulting … the district’s reported surplus fund balance as of June 30, 2021 was 10%, exceeding the statutory limit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school district audits have been issued. Hauppauge Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Greenville Central School District – … to procure goods and services. As a result, they may not have procured them in a manner that is in the best interests … periodically seeking competition. District officials may have saved at least $3,700 on fuel costs by using a state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsWindsor Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-130)
… July 1, 2014 through February 23, 2016. Background The Windsor Central School District is located in the Towns of Colesville, Kirkwood, Sanford and Windsor in Broome County. The District, which operates four … Windsor Central School District Cafeteria Operations 2016M130 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/windsor-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-130Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State … (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building inspections, … and for ensuring schools’ compliance with fire safety provisions established in the State Education Law, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followOswego City School District – Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition (2016M-224)
… District Financial Management and Nonresident Foster Student Tuition 2016M224 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/oswego-city-school-district-financial-management-and-nonresident-foster