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State Comptroller DiNapoli: $360M Needed to Repair Local Dams
… Municipalities across New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locally-owned dams that are … the cost for these types of repairs in New York at $360 million. But this estimate could be low given that the … Municipalities across New York are facing an estimated $360 million price tag to fix locallyowned dams that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-360m-needed-repair-local-damsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… audit and approve seven claims totaling $873,056 prior to payment. Buffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (Erie County) Credit card charges were not always properly approved or adequately … were for school purposes. Auditors reviewed 170 credit card charges totaling $128,070 and found supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Dundee Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-74)
… our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of taking corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/dundee-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-74Town of Howard - Fund Balance Management (2018M-192)
… Board’s management of fund balance was not effective. As a result, general and highway fund balances increased … financial and capital plans. Use surplus funds as a financing source for funding one-time expenditures, needed … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/11/town-howard-fund-balance-management-2018m-192Area #11 – Physical Controls – Information Technology Governance
… gates and locks, and also environmental controls such as smoke detectors, fire alarms and extinguishers, protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-11-physical-controlsQueensbury Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-164)
… $36,079. Eight collections for prom tickets totaling $360 and three collections for yearbook sales totaling $165 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/19/queensbury-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mSullivan County Community College – Information Technology (2017M-123)
… breach notifications and disaster recovery plans. Server room equipment is not adequately protected. Key … to servers, or consider other options for the server room’s location that would provide a more appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123Springs Union Free School District - Payroll (2018M-222)
… was not supported by a required planned absence request form. Vacation and sick leave balances for 11 of 33 employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/springs-union-free-school-district-payroll-2018m-222City of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has approximately 16,200 residents. The … Key Findings The City’s procurement policy was adopted in 2000 and has not been updated to keep it current. Numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Village of Mill Neck – Financial Management (2014M-358)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … 2011 through May 31, 2014. Background The Village of Mill Neck is located in Nassau County and has a population of … Village of Mill Neck Financial Management 2014M358 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/20/village-mill-neck-financial-management-2014m-358Village of Speculator – Financial Condition (2013M-381)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial condition for the period … are approximately $1.7 million. Key Findings The Board did not develop sound revenue budget estimates. Unplanned operating deficits have caused deficit fund balances in the water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-speculator-financial-condition-2013m-381Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations
… in a separate audit) – includes the following: Referral: A parent/guardian,** school personnel, or interested … submits a written request for an evaluation. (**The terms “parent” and “guardian” are used interchangeably in this … The school/district obtains written consent from the parent to conduct the evaluation. Assessments: The DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluationsResources for Local Officials
… Topics and Approvals Local Government Management Guides New Official Quick Start Guide [pdf] Planning Resources … (JCR) Contact Update Other Required Reporting Online Search Tools for Local Governments Account Code Look-Up Audit … System Search Tool Justice Court Revenue Report Open Book New York Training for Local Officials The Academy for New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsCounty of Clinton Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring (2014M-205)
… 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. Background The County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency is an independent … is governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Clinton County Legislature. Key Findings The Board did not … County of Clinton Industrial Development Agency Project Monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/12/12/county-clinton-industrial-development-agency-projectCity of Lockport – Independent Audit Services (2014M-238)
… in poor condition, which the certified public accounting (CPA) firm made no indication of in its 2012 audit report. Key … not have an audit committee to oversee and evaluate the CPA firm’s work. The City’s accounting records contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/05/city-lockport-independent-audit-services-2014m-238Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… for petty cash expenses. SED does not routinely resolve old outstanding items or review any paid checks and … to update its records. Promptly investigate and resolve old outstanding items and resolve the five items on the March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsTown of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… the audit period, the Court operated with one Justice, James Fox, and two part-time Court clerks. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Benefit Eligibility Assessment … assessment process when determining client eligibility in compliance with governing policies and procedures. We also … number of overturned HRA determinations and costly, and in some cases unnecessary, OTDA Fair Hearings. These hearings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/benefit-eligibility-assessment-process-followOrleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Financial Management (2016M-72)
… The Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a governmental entity covering the area … Orleans and Niagara counties. BOCES, which provides shared services in which component districts participate to enhance … Orleans Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services Financial Management 2016M72 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/08/18/orleans-niagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-financial-management-2016mTrumansburg Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-171)
… January 16, 2015. Background The Trumansburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Enfield and … operates three cafeterias, which are located in the high school, middle school and elementary school buildings. The District’s … Trumansburg Central School District School Lunch Operations 2015M171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/21/trumansburg-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-171