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Manhasset Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-15)
… not properly accounted for. Specifically: Six assets (one laptop and five Chromebooks) with a combined value of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/manhasset-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-15Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… IT assets. Nine of 31 devices (laptops, desktops and tablets) we tested were not located. Adequately manage … a service level agreement (SLA) with each of the District’s IT service providers to clearly identify the IT services … plans and agreements needed to protect the District’s IT assets, network and data. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsGlen Cove City School District – Portable Electronic Devices and Conflict of Interest (2016M-285)
… July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. Background The Glen Cove City School District is located in the City of Glen Cove, Nassau County. The District, which operates six … Glen Cove City School District Portable Electronic Devices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-portable-electronic-devices-and-conflictRensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board properly managed the District’s … officials transferred $1.3 million from two reserve funds to the general fund without appropriate support. The Board did not receive adequate or sufficient information to effectively perform its fiscal oversight responsibilities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separationFreeport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-300)
… each of those years. The District maintained five reserve funds with balances totaling $35.6 million as of June 30, … not needed to fund District operations. Use excess reserve funds identified to benefit District residents in accordance …
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)
… properly claimed State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month public and summer … properly claim State aid for special education students who received services in 10-month public and summer … education students. Provide oversight of the officials who prepared and submitted State aid claims. Key …
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 … address future infrastructure needs. “My office will release a more detailed analysis of the 2024-25 Executive …
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)
… agreement (CBA) supports a Tuesday through Saturday work week. Therefore, this overtime may have been avoided if some employees worked … by the CBA. Paid $5,445 to employees who charged a full day to their leave accruals while working a partial day. Had …
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)
… five-member Board of Education and operates two schools with approximately 790 students. Budgeted appropriations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/tupper-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-151Wheatland-Chili Central School District – Network Access Controls (2023M-7)
… a written agreement with a detailed list and explanation of services and responsibilities. District officials …
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)
… 1, 2011 through June 17, 2013. Background The Village of Port Byron is located in the Town of Mentz in Cayuga County. … Village of Port Byron Financial Monitoring and Information Technology …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period … over billing, collecting and enforcing water fees need to be improved. The Clerk’s duties were inadequately … system. The Board did not annually audit, or cause to be audited, the Treasurer’s records. Key Recommendations …
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)
… process for the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Background The Cohoes Housing Authority (Authority) …
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)
… annual budget. Certain appropriations were overestimated in previous budgets and continued to be overestimated. … the statutory surplus fund balance limit and resulted in a lack of transparency because the taxpayers were not … known factors. Reduce the amount of surplus fund balance in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials …
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-flags