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DiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… was done. “Recent audits by my office have continued to find patterns of mismanagement and abuse in the preschool … special education sector. I will continue my efforts to make sure tax dollars intended for students with special needs are spent as intended and not used to line the pockets of unscrupulous contractors.” In May, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerClinton Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Oversight of Financial Activities (2014M-142)
… for financial transactions. The Treasurer did not keep a complete and accurate account of all receipts and … Treasury Department, as required by May 15 each year, or an annual report relating to the use of fire insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/08/29/clinton-volunteer-fire-department-inc-oversight-financialBarnard Fire Department – Financial Controls (2015M-134)
… financial reports. No Board or Committee members audited bills before they were paid. Key Recommendations Monitor and … approve, or ensure that the Finance Committee audits, all bills and claims against the Department before they are paid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/09/25/barnard-fire-department-financial-controls-2015m-134Rotterdam Princetown No. 5 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-372)
… of the State, distinct and separate from the Towns of Rotterdam and Princetown, in Schenectady County, and the Town … Rotterdam Princetown No 5 Fire District Internal Controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/21/rotterdam-princetown-no-5-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialBatavia City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-160)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition and budgeting … the Board appropriated fund balance in the annual budgets to help finance operations, these amounts were not needed … and reserves in the annual budget. Review all reserves to determine if the amounts reserved are necessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/batavia-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-160Glens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition (2015M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … budget, causing the District’s unrestricted fund balance to decrease to $6,036, which was less than 1 percent of the 2014-15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/glens-falls-common-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-66North Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Treasurer’s Duties for the period July 1, 2011 … Findings The District Clerk was inappropriately authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence and, in fact, … the Treasurer. The District authorized the District Clerk to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence. However, Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366Town of Chesterfield – Town Clerk (2024M-110)
… other agencies in the appropriate amounts. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accountability analyses which … compare the amount of cash on hand and on deposit in the bank to detailed lists of amounts due to the Supervisor and … other agencies in the appropriate amounts. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accountability analyses. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/24/town-chesterfield-town-clerk-2024m-110Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls related to online banking and information technology for the period … user names, passwords and secured token devices used to access online banking and do not consistently erase the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationFloral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-359)
… was appropriated. This allowed District officials to make it appear that they were in compliance with the 4 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/14/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-financial-managementSherburne-Earlville Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-61)
… a result, real property tax levies were higher than needed to finance actual expenditures. By continually overestimating … spending plan in a transparent and meaningful manner to taxpayers. In addition, the Board did not adopt a reserve policy to define its rationale for establishing reserve funds, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/sherburne-earlville-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-61Town of Ashland – Long-Term Planning (2024M-114)
… of Ashland (Town) officials established multiyear capital and financial plans. Key Findings Town officials did not establish multiyear capital and financial plans, which provide a framework to assess the Town’s capital and financial needs and identify appropriate funding and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-ashland-long-term-planning-2024m-114Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District's financial operations and use of … during the audit period but instead used operating funds to pay for related costs. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets … or other identified analysis. Develop a written plan to reduce the level of unrestricted fund balance to legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Lyncourt Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-62)
… Board has not adopted a multiyear financial plan to allow it to facilitate the development of future finances. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lyncourt-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-62Marion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
… tuition reimbursements and supporting documentation for the period July 1, 2012 through January 6, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year are approximately $17.9 million. … meet the credit hour or grade level requirements necessary for reimbursement. Key Recommendations Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/marion-central-school-district-tuition-reimbursements-2016m-11Niagara Wheatfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-364)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … in aid for costs associated with operating the Tuscarora Indian School, and there is at least an 18-month lag before … the State. The District reported $3.4 million in the debt service fund as of June 30, 2014 but used general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/10/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-364Goshen Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … the Board appropriated fund balance totaling $4.9 million to fund operations, of which $3.9 million (80 percent) was … that appropriate fund balance that will not be used to fund operations. Develop a written reserve fund policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/02/goshen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-46Chittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) may be accessible to unauthorized users. Officials also have less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/chittenango-central-school-district-information-technology-2023m-155Canajoharie Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Activities (2023M-135)
… totaling $81,595 were not audited and approved before payment and 111 disbursements totaling $19,650 were made by debit card, circumventing the ability to be audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/02/23/canajoharie-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activitiesAfton Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-18)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/afton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-18