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Access Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… Systems (SIS), to store and manage student data in a centralized database. SIS commonly contain extensive … members and external information technology support staff. In addition, many school districts provide parents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… state laws, rules, and regulations to enforce utility consumer protections related to consumer complaints. The PSC could improve its monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Kiryas Joel Union Free School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … budgeting practices produced operating surpluses in all four fiscal years reviewed. When unneeded appropriated … guidance for district officials and students or appoint a faculty auditor to ensure that receipts were issued, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… 119 purchases totaling $36,329 had no receipts attached to the claims. Auditors also found 39 receipts totaling … The board approved 27 meal purchases, totaling $5,790, for payment without adequate supporting documentation. … completed was within the scope of the project. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for New York … York City are not planning any bond issues at this point in time. The planned sales of $2.45 billion include $1.55 … million is for refunding purposes. The anticipated sales in the second quarter compare to past planned sales of $6.92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterMedicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… (DOH) has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed care provider networks to ensure cost efficiency and access to adequate in-network care. The audit covered the period from January 2023 through … Medicaid members receive their services through managed care. DOH is responsible for ensuring that managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksWest Sand Lake Fire District #1 - Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-398)
… 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013. Background The West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 is located in Rensselaer County. The … West Sand Lake Fire District 1 Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/west-sand-lake-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCity of White Plains – Claims Auditing (2016M-367)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s claims auditing process for the period July 1, 2014 through June 9, 2016. Background The City of White Plains is located in Westchester County and has … are thoroughly audited before payment, as required by the City’s charter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/01/06/city-white-plains-claims-auditing-2016m-367Geneva City School District - Reserves (2018M-51)
… reserves with balances totaling $9.4 million (72 percent of total reserves) are overfunded by $7.8 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/22/geneva-city-school-district-reserves-2018m-51Pine Plains Central School District - Internal Controls Over Select Financial Activities (2018M-52)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine the accuracy of the Treasurer's reports and the effectiveness of internal controls over bank checks and transfers. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/29/pine-plains-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a Withdrawal Application (RS5014) . 1 Once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The claims auditing process is known as a "super control" because, when conducted effectively, it can identify … school district has a strong claims auditing process, the control consciousness of its staff is enhanced, because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionSharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… Sharon Springs Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund … Annually overestimated appropriations by an average of $1.6 million, or 17 percent. Informed residents and … needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100North Syracuse Central School District – Payroll Access and Certification (2016M-178)
… fulfill their assigned job duties. The District’s payroll certification procedures do not require the accountant to … hours or substitute employees’ days worked. The payroll certification procedures do not require the use of payroll … sheets and certificates of completion, as part of the certification process. Ensure that the payroll certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-payroll-access-and-certificationSag Harbor Union Free School District – Child Care Program (2016M-211)
… or reduced Program rates should be charged and whether registration fees were paid in full. Key Recommendations … detailed records for each family, including a completed registration form for each child, any applications for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/sag-harbor-union-free-school-district-child-care-program-2016m-211Village of Canton – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2021M-101)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Canton (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintained complete, … Determine whether the Village of Canton Village ClerkTreasurer maintained complete accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-canton-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2021m-101Garrison Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-127)
… Union Free School District (District) officials secured the District’s network user accounts, established physical … Key Findings District officials did not adequately secure the District’s network user accounts, establish physical … and resume essential operations in a timely manner. 40 of the 115 enabled nonstudent network user accounts (35 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/19/garrison-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-127Town of Wilson – Fuel Procurement and Monitoring (2024M-131)
… of Wilson (Town) officials properly procured, monitored and accounted for diesel and gasoline fuel. Key Findings Town officials did not … Specifically, the Highway Superintendent (Superintendent) and Town Board (Board) did not provide adequate oversight of … Town of Wilson Town officials properly procured monitored and accounted for diesel and gasoline fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/02/14/town-wilson-fuel-procurement-and-monitoring-2024m-131Limestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… and reported and that Company money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2014. … in unsupported disbursements that may not have been for appropriate Company purposes. The Board did not cause the … documentation. Maintain detailed financial records for each fund-raising event. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m