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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … However, detailed procedures have not been put in place to formally reconcile the potential sales from fundraising activities to the amounts collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-14) - Revised
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … years and will create a funding gap. The City continues to rely on fund balance for recurring expenditures. Revenue … cameras; the legislation authorizing this revenue is set to expire on December 1, 2014. The City continues to rely on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/07/03/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-14-revisedWarwick Valley Central School District – Potential Operational Efficiencies (2012M-245)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s transportation and custodial operations to determine whether there were opportunities for cost … respectively. Key Findings The District has an opportunity to save on transportation costs by reducing excess capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/05/31/warwick-valley-central-school-district-potential-operational-efficienciesSouthold Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2013M-183)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. Background The Southold Union Free School … payment. Even though the claims auditor appeared to be properly auditing claims, the purchasing agent did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/23/southold-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-183Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-49)
… The Rush-Henrietta Central School District is located in the Towns of Brighton, Henrietta, Pittsford and Rush in … Findings The Board did not adopt realistic budgets based on historical or known trends. Two of the District’s six … the reserve in conformance with General Municipal Law. To the extent that they are not necessary, transfers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-financial-management-andFillmore Central School District – Reserve Funds (2016M-386)
… Background The Fillmore Central School District is located in the Towns of Allen, Birdsall, Caneadea, Centerville, Granger and Hume in Allegany County and the Towns of Genesee Falls and Pike in Wyoming County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/06/fillmore-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2016m-386Town of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… 30, 2013. Background The Town of Schaghticoke is located in Rensselaer County and has 7,679 residents. The Town is … As a result, unexpended surplus funds declined in the town-wide general fund, two water district funds and … and user rates stable. However, this practice resulted in budgets that were not structurally balanced because they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239Town of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… June 22, 2012. Background The Town of Rhinebeck is located in Dutchess County. The Town is governed by an elected Town … effectively segregate the Town Clerk’s duties. Deposits in the Clerk’s office were not timely or intact. Cash … officials. Users on each of the Town’s 15 computers were in the local administrators’ group and could therefore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyVillage of Suffern – Budget Review (B18-6-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-suffern-budget-review-b18-6-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … officials did not grant the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor … were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library savings and money market bank accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsFinancial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)
… regional OTB Corporations, formed pursuant to New York State Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding law, are in … The OTB Corporations offer off-track pari-mutuel wagering on thoroughbred and harness horse races held at various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… issued fiscal stress scores today for the 17 cities in New York that have fiscal years ending between March 31 … stress score which classifies whether a municipality is in “significant fiscal stress,” in “moderate fiscal stress,” … today covered 17 cities with fiscal year ends ranging from March 31, 2014 through July 31, 2014. This list …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesArgyle Central School District – Internal Controls Over Payroll (2014M-051)
… internal controls over payroll and leave accruals for the period July 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. … 600 students and 110 employees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were $11.3 million, which were … not adopted comprehensive written policies and procedures for processing payroll. The bookkeeper’s payroll duties were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/argyle-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-payroll-2014m-051Cayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $134 million in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the … bridges. It is not fiscally responsible for other bridges in the County. Key Findings The County does not have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board and Supervisor provided adequate … accounting functions and information technology to properly account for and safeguard Town assets for the … Findings The Board did not provide the necessary guidance to the Supervisor and employees, and did not establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Town of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town Board’s management of the Joint Highway Facility Project for the period January 1, 2008, to August 31, 2012. Background The Town of Newstead is … the Joint Highway Facility Project at a maximum cost not to exceed $4.25 million. Key Findings An inter-municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260Town of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… and hourly wages for each position before employees start working. Ensure that all employees are working the full shift … resolution before paychecks are processed. Establish a policy for leave benefits for employees who work 20 to 35 hours per week, including leave accruals. Ensure that written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202DiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $541M State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… of the Comptroller of the State of New York on March 18, 2025, as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The … dated as of the date of delivery, expected to be March 26, 2025. The State of New York reserves its right to change, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-541m-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Sweet Home Central School District and the West Babylon Union Free School District . State … has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school finances and operations to ensure money is being spent appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… approved or supported. District officials did not ensure pay rates were accurate or that compensation was paid in … errors totaling $28,500 because they used incorrect pay rates or incorrect hours/days worked to calculate 16 … that were not subject to board approval. Lewis County – Court and Trust Auditors reviewed the processes, procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2