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Village of Mexico – Financial Management (2023M-170)
… balance. As a result, more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For the four fiscal years reviewed … Appropriated fund balance of $216,780 that was not needed to fund operations due to operating surpluses. This practice contributed to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-mexico-financial-management-2023m-170Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145)
… capital plans until the Cayuga County Health Department forced the Board to submit a plan. In addition: $42,696 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/03/22/village-cato-water-financial-operations-2023m-145Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)
… audit period. Approximately $186,330 of overtime work to be performed was not properly approved. Officials paid 10 employees a total of $36,734 in overtime to conduct 270 building checks. However, officials lacked the required building check forms to support that 267 building checks were performed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtimeSchoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through … the District actually used only $676,000 of the fund balance during this period. Therefore, the District’s actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263Schroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)
… School District is located in the Towns of Schroon Lake and North Hudson in Essex County and the Town of Chester in Warren County. The District is … District operates one school building with 224 students and 51 employees. The District’s general fund budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145Copenhagen Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-142)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … of the appropriated fund balance was not actually needed to finance operations, and unassigned fund balance was more … has not developed multiyear operational or capital plans to address excess fund balance and future needs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/copenhagen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-142Farmingdale Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-235)
… because they underestimated revenues by a total of $9.8 million and overestimated appropriations by a total of $26.6 million over that period, District officials used only … and discontinue the practice of adopting budgets that result in the appropriation of fund balance that will not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-235North Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… The North Merrick Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District is … checks in the Treasurer’s absence and, in fact, signed all District checks in place of the Treasurer. The District … should enforce its requirement that the Treasurer attend all regular Board meetings or revise its policy to require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366Dutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… than if it had contracted with the supplier awarded the new bid through a competitive process or the local utility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse in the state’s procurement process. By reviewing contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewNanticoke Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2015M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s financial operations for the … four-member Board of Directors, contracted with the Towns to provide fire protection and emergency services. Budgeted … expenses, resulting in payment of personal bills belonging to the Fire Chief and a former Board member using Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2016/03/25/nanticoke-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… use service credit at retirement to determine a member’s pension benefit. Instead, the pension is a fixed percentage of the member’s final average … the retirement benefit. If the DRO does not specifically address a disability retirement, then the ex-spouse’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementRandolph Academy Union Free School District – Capital Asset Inventory Records (2024M-98)
… making them more susceptible to theft without detection. In addition, capital asset inventory records also contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-capital-asset-inventoryJefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or maintain complete inspection and investigation records as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… and securely submit data and documents to the NYS Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC). Access to EDSS To establish a Primary … Virgin Islands 1-866-370-4672 Local Within the Albany, NY area: 518-408-4672 Email ITServiceDesk@osc.ny.gov Mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssRhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… operations. As a result, the Board hindered their ability to make informed financial decisions and cannot assure … financial and capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt policies, … generally agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154West Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess financial controls over financial … District No. 1 is located in Rensselaer County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) consists of five elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCharlotte Valley Central School District - Budget Review (B4-15-6)
… budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background The Charlotte Valley Central School District, located in … There are no recommendations in this report. … Charlotte Valley Central School District Budget Review B4156 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/09/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-6Student Achievement Program
… "A good education and civic engagement set the stage for our youth to achieve … Awards recognize students who show academic excellence and leadership potential through activities that improve … The Submissions Form for 2025 Graduations and Moving-Up Ceremonies is now closed We would like to thank all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/student-achievementAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… a framework and offer guidance that boards of education can use for establishing an audit committee charter. A sample … purposes, they need not be residents of the district. This can help ensure that the committee has the appropriate level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-template