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Freeport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-300)
… the 2013-14 through 2015-16 fiscal years but did not use any of the appropriated fund balance because expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-300Saranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… an additional $224,976 in aid, of which $195,844 would have already been received if claimed in a timely manner. … Review all identified unclaimed State aid and submit any eligible claims for reimbursement. Review all ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… most important needs, including education, public safety, health and mental health care, among other priorities. “The Governor and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Recommendations Adopt written policies and procedures to convey management’s expectations for reviewing, approving and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeBrighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… Determine whether Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72Tupper Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-151)
… July 1, 2011 through April 30, 2014. Background The Tupper Lake Central School District is located in the Town of Tupper Lake in Franklin County and the Towns of Colton and … Tupper Lake Central School District Financial Condition 2014M151 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/tupper-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-151Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Academy Charter School , Eastport-South Manor Central School District and the Liverpool Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and … his office completed audits of the Academy Charter School EastportSouth Manor Central School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… IT security awareness training. Review and assess the need for 292 inactive network user accounts. In addition, the … timely and periodically review network user accounts for necessity. Work with BOCES to develop a written agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/23/wheatland-chili-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2023m-7Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 – Board Oversight (2017M-40)
… Town of Hempstead Sanitary District Number 14 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by an elected … the Office of the State Comptroller. Key Recommendations In accordance with General Municipal Law, adopt a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-number-14-board-oversight-2017m-40XVI.3 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… of outlining the scope of what is and what is not included in the State's periodic financial reports and why. The principles described in this chapter are applicable only to the central State … for within the State's fund structure maintained or tied in with the SFS. It does not apply to the independent public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3-overviewVillage of Port Byron – Financial Monitoring and Information Technology (2014M-116)
… operations, internal controls and information technology for the period June 1, 2011 through June 17, 2013. Background … population of approximately 1,300. Budgeted appropriations for the general, water and sewer funds for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/15/village-port-byron-financial-monitoring-and-information-technology-2014m-116Village of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)
… our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period June 1, 2012 through June 14, 2013. Background … Village’s budgeted water fund expenditures were $862,000 for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/17/village-rhinebeck-water-fees-2013m-311IX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some … are considered M-Year grants. For example, a federal grant award with a one-year grant period of October 1, 2014 - … are withdrawn by the federal awarding agency and the award is considered expired. In some instances, the life of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationCohoes Housing Authority – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-373)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process … Housing Authority (Authority) is located in the City of Cohoes (City) in Albany County and was established to … expenditures totaled approximately $1.9 million. The Board of Commissioners is comprised of seven Commissioners and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/03/07/cohoes-housing-authority-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-373White Plains City School District – Financial Management (2020M-71)
… maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not … maintained reasonable levels of fund balance and reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/30/white-plains-city-school-district-financial-management-2020m-71Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Claims with certain characteristics may have a higher risk of error … are not routine. In today’s electronic environment, anyone with a computer and printer may be capable of replicating and … Tips or complaints about possible fraud. Understanding the symptoms of errors and fraud can help you identify claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsChenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2013-14 fiscal … The Chenango Valley Central School District, located in Broome County, issued debt totaling $3.5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and school lunch fund as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11Village of Nelsonville – Financial Operations (2012M-242)
… was to examine the Board’s financial oversight activities for the period June 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. Background The Village of Nelsonville is located in Putnam County and has a population of 628 residents. The … a Mayor and two Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were $531,000 funded primarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-nelsonville-financial-operations-2012m-242Village of Middleburgh – Fiscal Operations (2013M-10)
… selected financial activities for the period of June 1, 2011, to October 15, 2012. Background The Village of … year was $1 million. Key Findings The Board and the Mayor did not meet their fiscal oversight responsibilities. They … cash receipts, and printing and signing checks, without anyone verifying the accuracy and completeness of the work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/26/village-middleburgh-fiscal-operations-2013m-10Town of Mohawk – Records and Reports (2013M-113)
… of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records and reports for the period July 1, 2011, through … did not maintain accurate and complete accounting records to properly document assets, liabilities, fund … prepared using the inaccurate and incomplete accounting records. Key Recommendations Ensure that the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/13/town-mohawk-records-and-reports-2013m-113