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East Meadow Union Free School – Overtime (2022M-118)
… and found that: Department employees were paid $194,514 for overtime worked up to 20 days without supervisory approval. District officials paid $31,486 for 605 hours of overtime worked without supervisory … the amount owed by the District annually to the State, for its share of the cost of the employees’ retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/24/east-meadow-union-free-school-overtime-2022m-118Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Part-Time Temporary Employee Payroll (2022M-167)
… completed a timesheet or provided adequate documentation to support hours paid; six of the 26 PTEs reviewed did not … controls and monitoring for compliance. Require agreements to be approved prior to the employee’s start date. Ensure PTEs complete and submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/03/17/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-part-time-temporary-employee-payrollChappaqua Central School District - Fixed Assets (2022M-186)
… reviewed, 148 assets totaling $220,708 were not recorded on the District’soriginal asset list. 18 assets totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/chappaqua-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-186Rochester Academy Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-208)
… initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes a comment on the School’s response. … audit school district charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/06/16/rochester-academy-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-208XI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Only the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) can close a contract in the Statewide … contracts in a timely fashion by disencumbering excess funds and processing retainage, if applicable (see Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsWayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)
… do not have assurance that they received the best value for this property. We noted similar deficiencies in our 2014 … more comprehensive written policy and detailed procedures for the sale and disposal of District property to ensure that the District receives the best possible value for its surplus property. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161Clifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… corporation that was established in 1990 under New York State Public Authorities Law to acquire, construct, operate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Warren County Local Development Corporation – Revolving Loan Program (2021M-102)
… agreements did not have enforcement mechanisms to ensure funds were used for appropriate purposes and job creation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/warren-county-local-development-corporation-revolving-loanNew Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… officials ensured the District accurately paid employees’ salary and wages. Key Findings Our audit found that District … to employees based on job duties. Ensure the Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs (Assistant Superintendent) or another employee routinely monitored the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… the District’s average gasoline and diesel fuel purchases for almost 11 months. We found: The District could have saved … Procure fuel in a competitive manner by bidding for fuel purchases or using OGS contracts. Explore entering … include taxes and unnecessary fees and seek reimbursement for improper charges paid. District officials agreed in part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19Fairport Public Library – Financial Management (2014M-354)
… of the fiscal year in 2014. Key Recommendations Implement claims audit procedures to ensure that the Board audits and approves all claims for payment before disbursements are made and ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/06/12/fairport-public-library-financial-management-2014m-354Harpursville Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-261)
… during this period. As a result, the unexpended surplus funds exceeded the statutory maximum of 4 percent of the … 21 percent to 33 percent. The District has four reserve funds with excessive balances. Key Recommendations Ensure … taxpayers. Review all reserve balances and transfer excess funds to unrestricted fund … Harpursville Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/03/harpursville-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-261Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and … initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. These employees incurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… fees. As a result, the health and safety of New York State residents may be at risk and potential revenue is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penaltiesAkron Central School District – Controls Over Compensatory Time (2014M-24)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s administration of compensatory … hours. There is no established deadline when a request to earn comp time form should be submitted, and submitted forms have not always included sufficient detail to support the time earned. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/akron-central-school-district-controls-over-compensatory-time-2014m-24Review of Collecto, Inc
… supported. Background Downstate contracts with Collecto for debt collection services.Under the $2.5 million contract, … include clear language to determine the proper commission for small-balance accounts. SUNY officials are implementing … staff do not approve vouchers with duplicate billings for amounts already billed on prior invoices. Continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incTown of Poughkeepsie – Parking Violation Enforcement and Collection (2016M-416)
… and review the internal controls over the parking ticket collection process for the period January 1, 2015 … 1990. One clerk was responsible for all aspects of Court ticket functions without oversight. The Police Department's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-poughkeepsie-parking-violation-enforcement-and-collection-2016m-416DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberVillage of Hempstead – Budget Review (B17-7-6)
… Village's general, special revenue and internal services funds as of May 31, 2005. New York State Local Finance Law Section 10.10 requires municipalities … obligations to fund operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-hempstead-budget-review-b17-7-6Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District - Information Technology (2023M-104)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District (District) officials … network user accounts. These accounts had last log on dates ranging from March 2014 to November 2022. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/08/hastings-hudson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m