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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditGroton Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-124)
… (Board) investment policy. Solicit interest rate quotes to maximize interest earnings or prepare monthly cash flow … Ensure available funds are invested, within legal limits, to maximize interest earnings. District officials generally … our findings and recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/01/29/groton-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-124Town of Tuscarora – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-122)
… May 18, 2015. Background The Town of Tuscarora is located in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 1,500 … all financial activity is accurately recorded and reported in a timely manner, monthly bank reconciliation balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/28/town-tuscarora-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015m-122Town of Springport – Financial Management (2014M-329)
… resolution that properly established the building reserve fund. The Board underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures for the town-wide general fund, causing positive budgetary variances from 2009-14 of $767,836. The Town appropriated more fund balance than was actually available which led to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-springport-financial-management-2014m-329Madison County – Temporary Courthouse Lease and Renovations (2019M-41)
… or services rendered. Paid approximately $131,000 in renovation claims to the LLC without adequate supporting … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the County’s response letter. … Determine whether Madison …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/01/08/madison-county-temporary-courthouse-lease-and-renovations-2019m-41Town of Brasher – Spending of Casino Compact Money (2013M-131)
… purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s spending of casino compact moneys for the period January 1, 2010, to April 30, 2012. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/26/town-brasher-spending-casino-compact-money-2013m-131Center Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s budgeting practices and cash receipts procedures … Free Public Library is a school district library located in Suffolk County and is governed by the Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378Bayport-Blue Point Public Library – Employee Leave Accruals and Procurement (2013M-385)
… methods to obtain good and services for the period of July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Background The Bayport-Blue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/25/bayport-blue-point-public-library-employee-leave-accruals-and-procurement-2013mAppendix A — Volunteer Firefighter Training Approvals – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… General Municipal Law section 72-g provides that, subject to the rules and regulations of the governing board of the … of the department may authorize volunteer firefighters to attend training schools and courses of instruction. … and proof of attendance must be sent by the chief officer to the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/appendix-volunteer-firefighter-training-approvalsTown of Rosendale – Financial Operations (2015M-38)
… our audit was to review selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through April 3, 2014. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled approximately $4.1 million. Key Findings The … were not performed. The Town could not account for approximately 55 percent of its water. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/17/town-rosendale-financial-operations-2015m-38Mastic Beach Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-38)
… State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District is governed by an elected … include a detailed resolution of such audit and approval in the Board minutes. Prepare an abstract or list of checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/24/mastic-beach-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-38Buffalo City School District - Charter School Tuition Billing (2019M-122)
… tuition by $1 million (18 percent of PECA set-aside) in 2017-18. After discussing it with us, District officials … action to avoid a potential $1.7 million overpayment in 2018-19. The Board and District officials did not adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/08/23/buffalo-city-school-district-charter-school-tuition-billing-2019m-122Town of Grand Island - Information Technology (2019M-34)
… were not provided with IT security awareness training. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the Town’s response. … Determine whether the Board ensured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/08/23/town-grand-island-information-technology-2019m-34The Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expeditures (2019M-80)
… documentation. Key Recommendations Ensure officials are aware of credit card procedures, and monitor and enforce compliance. Ensure that all credit card charges are adequately supported and necessary before approving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/06/academy-charter-school-credit-card-expeditures-2019m-80Mayfield Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-149)
… lacked adequate policies and procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 312 eligible … and procedures for Medicaid reimbursement. Review all unclaimed services and submit any eligible claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/25/mayfield-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-149Town of Cairo - Fuel Management (2019M-150)
… used, valued at $93,324, Town officials were only able to account for 12,571 gallons (29 percent), valued at $23,325. The fuel access keys were not kept locked or in a controlled environment. Nine of the 26 fuel … fuel is used for Town purposes. Ensure fuel keys are kept locked in a secure environment. Town officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/27/town-cairo-fuel-management-2019m-150Middleburgh Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-115)
… were granted to individuals who did not need these rights. In two instances, officials did not know why the users had … and the Board did not establish a disaster recovery plan. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/middleburgh-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-115Orient Fire District – Cash Reserves and Credit Cards (2015M-319)
… policy, close any improper accounts and ensure that all funds are deposited and invested as authorized by statute. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/03/04/orient-fire-district-cash-reserves-and-credit-cards-2015m-319East Quogue Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-78)
… to ensure it is accurate and properly supported, and in compliance with required statutes and policies. … Periodically report to the Board any deficiencies noted in the claims process. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/east-quogue-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-78Moriah Central School District - Medicaid Reimbursements (2019M-64)
… The District lacked adequate procedures to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted and reimbursed for 517.5 eligible … for all eligible services provided. Review all unclaimed services, determine whether these services are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/moriah-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2019m-64