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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the West Seneca Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget are reasonable. The district … $3.2 million. After the district’s planned use of $500,000 in fund balance, the remaining unassigned fund balance is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… village paid more than necessary for goods and services or made purchases that were not in the best interest of … the goods and services procured were only available from legitimate “sole source” providers. Auditors also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 89-63
… exempt from court fees. January 22, 1990 Michael Colodner, Esq., Counsel Office of Court Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Opinion 88-63
… are required, among other things, to recruit, equip and train auxiliary police in sufficient number to perform such … that counties, under their authority to recruit, equip and train auxiliary police, may establish auxiliary police units … As noted, the responsibility to organize, equip and train auxiliary police rests with the county. Therefore, all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-63DiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… supported the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request that H&R Block disclose its spending on political … supported the New York State Common Retirement Funds request that HR Block disclose its spending on political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (SED) (Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative): Life Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers Inc. – … With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-37) Life Skills is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization … York City Department of Education refers students to Life Skills and pays for its services using rates established by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsHigher Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… of students nationwide in spring 2022 according to the National Student Clearinghouse. Online course enrollment for the State University of New York … 2020 and 12 percent in 2017. These figures are lower than national averages of 7.5 percent in 2021 and 15.4 percent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/higher-educationWellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through April 19, 2017. … 1,300 students. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $29 … to an excessive level and have not used funds from the retirement contribution reserve as budgeted. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… and Western in Oneida County. The District, which operates five schools with approximately 1,300 students, is governed … amount of unrestricted fund balance is retained. Take the necessary steps to ensure that the school lunch fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… Forestville Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is … seven-member Board of Education. There are two schools in operation within the District, with 540 students and 107 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… been approved for payment but DiNapoli’s auditors found red flags and halted payments. In addition, the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsNorth Shore Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2017M-89)
… The North Shore Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District, … do not have sufficient information to ensure that the log is complete and accurate. Key Recommendations Ensure … maintain a running record of gallons dispensed on the fuel log. Reconcile the fuel log to inventory records. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/north-shore-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2017m-89City of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water and sewer funds as of December … found the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the preliminary budget are reasonable. The proposed budget … not include a tax overlay, which could create a shortfall in 2016. The overtime appropriation in the proposed budget is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20Town of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
… analysis by preparing a list of liabilities and comparing it to reconciled bank balances and money on hand. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-15Village of Washingtonville – Financial Condition (2013M-346)
… budget estimates and monitor the budget, resulting in operating deficits in the Village’s three operating funds (general, water and sewer). During the period … plan that establishes priorities and goals, considers revenue and expenditure trends, and plans for the future use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/04/village-washingtonville-financial-condition-2013m-346V.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesWyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B23-7-1)
… proposed 2023-24 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/04/07/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b23-7-1Town of Shandaken – Payroll (2013M-201)
… details prior to payment, including periodically reviewing salaries and hourly wage rates to ensure that they match …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/02/town-shandaken-payroll-2013m-201Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… services. Additionally, the Town improperly included the salaries of the Supervisor and Town Clerk and included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Village of Liberty – Financial Condition (2013M-109)
… May 31, 2013. Background The Village of Liberty is located in Sullivan County and has a population of 4,392. The Village … did not maintain the Village’s accounting records in an accurate manner. As a result, in two of the last five fiscal years, Village officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/10/04/village-liberty-financial-condition-2013m-109