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DiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… for the school year ending on June 30, 2020. “This is a time of unprecedented uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic … school district operations and finances,” DiNapoli said. “I urge school district leaders to closely monitor their … position,” meaning there may not be enough cash on hand to cover operating costs. Almost half have a new or increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… of our audit was to examine the internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2012, to March 18, 2013. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mTown of Pittstown – Records and Reports (2013M-5)
… The Supervisor did not maintain adequate accounting records or provide the Board with accurate financial reports. … reports did not agree with bank balances or accounting records for any of the 17 months we reviewed, with … during 2011. The Supervisor’s AUDs did not agree with bank records, resulting in, for example, general fund cash being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/08/town-pittstown-records-and-reports-2013m-5Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… Authority (MTA) is the largest transit system in the nation, providing nearly 40 percent of the nation’s … bus, and commuter railroad services. The pandemic led to a dramatic drop in riders – and ridership revenue – for … service is especially critical to the economic health of New York City and its residents. More than half of City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaKIPP Tech Valley Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2012M-256)
… Article 56. The KIPP Tech Valley Charter School, located in the City of Albany, Albany County, is governed by a Board … comprises eight voting members. The School was established in 2004 under SUNY authorization and provides elementary education for approximately 300 students in the fifth through the eighth grades. The School’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/22/kipp-tech-valley-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2012m-256Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-126)
… assets with a combined cost of $55,832 were not recorded on the inventory list. District officials were unable to … a combined cost of $88,931 did not have the required asset tags. 35 fixed assets with a combined cost of $433,179 were … list is accurate and up-to-date. All fixed assets on the inventory list are immediately tagged and are in known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/pearl-river-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-126Fiscal Stress Monitoring Summary Results: Common Themes for School Districts
School District Fiscal Stress Summary Results: 2013 to 2014
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2015_SummaryResultsSchoolDistricts.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… fund balance to finance district operations, however, they only used $1.27 million of appropriated fund balance during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… equity securities, or invest through an actively managed account or vehicle, in these restricted companies. Holdings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programTown of Ephratah – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-138)
… and timely financial records and reports. Key Findings In 2017, OSC issued an audit report 1 that included findings … to not maintain the Town’s accounting records and reports in a complete, accurate, up-to-date or timely manner. Without … by $60,948. Bank reconciliations were not performed in a timely manner. Annual Update Documents (AUDs) from 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-ephratah-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-138Chautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Chautauqua County (County) officials adopted realistic … and took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s (District’s) fiscal … Determine whether Chautauqua County County officials adopted realistic budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111DiNapoli: Former Assistant Clerk Charged with Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Village of Horseheads
… the Village of Horseheads, for allegedly stealing nearly $4,000 from the Village. The arrest was the result of a joint … accepting payments from multiple residents who wished to pay their water bills. The joint investigation and forensic … determined that Miele paid her personal New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) bill with Village funds resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-former-assistant-clerk-charged-stealing-nearly-4000-village-horseheadsHorseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… fiscal year for IT services but did not enter into a service level agreement (SLA) to clearly identify BOCES responsibilities and services … and disable those that are unnecessary. Develop an SLA to address the District’s specific needs and expectations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127Sylvan Beach Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … for the 2012 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board needs to improve its oversight of District financial activities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/07/sylvan-beach-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… clerk providing the leave accrual balances to employees on an annual basis, there are no periodic reviews performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District , Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District , Niagara Falls City School District and the Rocky Point Union Free School District . “In an era of limited … office completed audits of the BainbridgeGuilford Central School District Greenburgh Eleven Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 88-14
… , 103 AD2d 624, 481 NYS2d 539, affd 65 NY2d 664, 491 NYS2d 613, 481 NE2d 245). In addition, where the estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14Wayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)
… 2016 transportation study conducted by an external advisory group which also made a recommendation designed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161Town of Pittsfield – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-80)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Pittsfield’s (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) … annual audit requirement and provided adequate oversight of the Town’s financial operations, the accounting and … can help improve the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the Town’s accounting records and reports. Town officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/27/town-pittsfield-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-80Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Haldane Central School District , Randolph Academy Union Free School District , Saranac Central School … IT assets and data from unauthorized access. Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Financial Management … School District Haldane Central School District Randolph Academy Union Free School District Saranac Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2