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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by $1.3 million, or 11.9 percentage points. The board and district … Claims were not submitted for reimbursement for at least 3,083 eligible services totaling $187,932. Had these services … of Personal, Private and Sensitive Information on Mobile Computing Devices (Cayuga County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… not meet the requirements for full-time status, and one student who did not maintain good academic standing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 2000-11
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … of the superintendent. We based our conclusion primarily on: (a) the general principle that absent a contrary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-11Travel Card Transactions
… transactions at the Department of Economic Development (DED). Background The New York State Travel Manual requires … appropriately. This is a particular risk in an agency like DED, which has a relatively high volume of transactions per … including international travel. Key Findings We found many DED travelers did not reconcile their credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsDivorce – State University Police Plan
… name your ex-spouse as a beneficiary of any pre-retirement death benefit payable; You may be required to elect a retirement … should be divided. However, it does not allow for a distribution of your pension until you actually retire, die …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/divorceTown of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over cellular telephones for … individuals are provided a Town cell phone, according to the Town Clerk. The Town does not have established written … cell phones. While the Town provided cell phone service to Town officials and employees for job-related use, it also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Village of Chatham – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-132)
… officer’s financial activities, including the Village’s online banking, for the period June 1, 2011, to September 26, … proper accounting and reporting of financial activities. Bank reconciliations were not documented for Justice … policies, procedures and agreements were established for online banking and did not provide sufficient oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/23/village-chatham-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-132Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… policies and procedures related to acceptable use, breach notification, or disaster recovery. Key … to adequately segregate financial accounting and reporting duties. Conduct an annual audit of the records and … each month. Adopt an acceptable use policy, information breach notification policy and a disaster recovery plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… 1, 2009, to July 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk … Village of Old Field Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialCity of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The City of North Tonawanda is located in Niagara County and has … City of North Tonawanda Financial Operations 2012M203 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Town of Bangor – Board Oversight (2012M-193)
… remit all fees and collections to the Supervisor by the 15th of the following month that collections were received. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-bangor-board-oversight-2012m-193Contract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… he was paid for only 22 hours at the prevailing wage rate and 12 hours at the supplemental benefits rate. Key … the requirement that contractors submit certified payrolls and ensure that they are accurate. Work with the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other … in the State and had outliers in the areas of lodging and air fare. This employee's travel expenses totaled $139,424. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… cardholder data it processes. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance compliance with PCI DSS. Implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare. The audit covered the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016 for prescription drugs and January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Ossining Union Free School District , Pine Bush Central School District and the Stillwater Central … appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit. Pine Bush Central School District – Claims Audit Process … Free School District Ossining Union Free School District Pine Bush Central School District and the Stillwater Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Yorktown Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … the source, date, amount and purpose of collections. In addition, the board did not appoint a faculty auditor to … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 140,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the message to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesCaledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… also failed to adopt the statutorily required code of ethics. The by-laws do not address all areas of financial … and reconciliations. The Board should also adopt a code of ethics. Review and update the by-laws to eliminate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialWest Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… Treasurer’s activities. The District has not employed an IPA to audit the District’s finances or LOSAP as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14