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Schenevus Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-83)
… general fund balance decreased by $567,000 (39 percent) in 2016-17, and officials appropriated $300,000 of fund balance for 2017- 18 when only $226,400 was available. However, the … Key Recommendations Continue to monitor the financial plan for stabilizing the general fund and address any unforeseen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/schenevus-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-83Laurens Central School District - Cafeteria Operations and Reserves (2018M-111)
… Effectively managed reserve balances. Adopted policies for general fund reserves. Key Recommendations District … the balances to appropriate levels. Modify the guidelines for reserves to include desired balances and plans for use … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/laurens-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-and-reserves-2018mJustice Court Fund: Invoice Billing Program
… and village justice courts and municipalities participate in our Invoice Billing Program (IBP). Summary of the Invoice … JCF has processed the month’s reports for all justices in the municipality, we will send an invoice and billing … the municipality must make payment of money owed in a timely manner. When payment is made, local revenues are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-invoice-billing-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Liverpool Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … company and IT consultant and did not audit claims for these services. The board did not review or approve … duties within the payroll process have been segregated. For example, computer access levels to various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… Rico and Virgin Islands 1-866-370-4672 Local Within the Albany, NY area: 518-408-4672 Email ITServiceDesk@osc.ny.gov Mail … the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… Year 2027-28, it is important that actions are taken to improve the long-term stability of the state’s finances, … funds should be retained for emergencies. It is important to develop clear guidelines on the appropriate use of these reserves. In addition to protecting reserve funds, policymakers must ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… vendors, especially if payment goes to a post office (PO) box Items purchased that are not clearly identified Goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, … examined more than $5000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty LLC Sunset paid and requested reimbursement for in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcVillage of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of South Floral Park’s (Village) Board provided adequate oversight and … Determine whether the Village of South Floral Parks Village Board provided adequate oversight and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5Herkimer Central School District – 2014 Building Renovation Capital Project (2022M-136)
… works. In March 2022, the former clerk of the works was arrested for defrauding the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/herkimer-central-school-district-2014-building-renovation-capital-projectFrankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… establish adequate IT controls over network user accounts. In addition to sensitive IT weaknesses communicated … District officials did not: Develop written procedures for tracking IT assets. Nine of 31 devices (laptops, desktops … a half million dollars was paid to IT service providers. In addition, because officials did not develop a written IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsManhasset Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-15)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period Key Findings District … percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Six assets (one laptop and five … and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for establishing and maintaining IT equipment inventory. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/manhasset-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-15White Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
… annual budget. Certain appropriations were overestimated in previous budgets and continued to be overestimated. … the statutory surplus fund balance limit and resulted in a lack of transparency because the taxpayers were not … Adopt annual budgets that contain reasonable estimates for expenditures, revenues and the amounts to be transferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… and responsibilities, including network access and server hosting, and related controls, costing approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… Board properly managed the District’s financial operations for the period July 1, 2012 through May 31, 2016. Background The Rensselaer City School District is located in the City of Rensselaer in Rensselaer County. The District, … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $23.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286Saranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… District (District) officials properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month public and summer placements. Key Findings … District officials did not properly claim State aid for special education students who received services in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in unauthorized billing adjustments … capital water needs were not appropriately planned for. Key Recommendations Establish written policies and procedures to provide adequate guidance for billing, collecting and enforcing water charges. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Red Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… to contracts with the Towns of Butler, Victory and Wolcott. The Company is governed by a five-member Council and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… Objective Determine whether Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials … were adequately supported, properly approved, accounted for, and for a School-related purpose. Key Findings The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Services (BOCES) officials ensured non-instructional employee overtime was properly monitored, approved and … Education (Board) did not always ensure non-instructional employee overtime was properly monitored, approved or … Services BOCES officials ensured noninstructional employee overtime was properly monitored approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtime