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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand, former treasurer of the Morris Central School District … during these difficult times. It is disgraceful that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from the district to fund her personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialVillage of Dering Harbor – Board Oversight (2020M-29)
… As a result, the general fund realized operating deficits in four of the five years and general fund balance declined … action. Appendix B contains our comment on an issue raised in the Village’s response. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/06/26/village-dering-harbor-board-oversight-2020m-29NFC Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-11)
… Corporation (Corporation) officials awarded projects in accordance with established guidelines and ensured … Key Findings Corporation officials awarded projects in accordance with established guidelines, but once funds … loans reviewed had delinquent payments totaling $39,000. In addition, the Board did not receive project status reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/05/28/nfc-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Orange – Budget Review (B20-2-14)
… projections in the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of … estimated at $64,000, which is sufficient to balance the 2021 budget. However, additional fund balance may be needed … balance of $27,000 as of December 31, 2020. The Town’s 2021 adopted budget complies with the tax cap limit. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/01/08/town-orange-budget-review-b20-2-14Analytical Reviews – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… It is important for the claims audit function to be viewed as more than just … of trends in expenditures that may provide opportunities for improvement in procuring goods and services. An … can alert you to changes in expenditure trends and areas for possible improvement and investigation. The following are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/analytical-reviewsWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of local government or school district … for adopting broad policies that guide operations and protect assets. The responsibility for day-to-day … of travel and conference expenses in accordance with board policies: Management officials (or the board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleBolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
Determine whether the Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17PUC Achieve Charter School – Board Oversight (2016M-316)
… financial operations for the period July 1, 2014 through March 30, 2016. Background The PUC Achieve Charter School, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/05/05/puc-achieve-charter-school-board-oversight-2016m-316Pembroke Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-31)
… Background The Pembroke Central School District is located in the Towns of Pembroke, Darien, Batavia and Alexander in Genesee County. The District, which operates three schools … The District consistently overestimated appropriations in the adopted budgets and did not use all of the annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/pembroke-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-31Randolph Academy Union Free School District – Financial Management (2015M-248)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2009 through September 25, 2015. … Board of Education. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $7.2 … rates, with which it rebills districts and agencies for services, from the State Education Department (SED) an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/22/randolph-academy-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2015mTown of Webb Union Free School District – Fund Balance (2016M-140)
… The Town of Webb Union Free School District is located in the Town of Webb in Herkimer County and the Town of Forestport in Oneida County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/town-webb-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2016m-140North Salem Central School District – Time and Attendance (2016M-209)
… The North Salem Central School District is located in the Town of North Salem and portions of the Town of Somers in Westchester County and portions of the Towns of Carmel and Southeast in Putnam County. The District, which operates two schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/north-salem-central-school-district-time-and-attendance-2016m-209Amherst Central School District –Financial Condition (2016M-167)
… Background The Amherst Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District, which operates four schools … appropriations) and did not properly monitor spending during the year. The District improperly used more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/amherst-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-167Niagara Falls City School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-178)
… the District is used solely for District purposes and seek reimbursement from the contractor for excess fuel use for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/13/niagara-falls-city-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-178Chautauqua Lake Central School District – Nonresident Tuition (2016M-7)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s nonresident tuition … Lake Central School District is located in the Towns of Chautauqua, Ellery, North Harmony, Portland, Stockton and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/chautauqua-lake-central-school-district-nonresident-tuition-2016m-7Western New York Maritime Charter School – Financial Operations (2015M-124)
… Western New York Maritime Charter School, which is located in the City of Buffalo, is a public school financed by local, … three written quotes, as required by Board policy, for all purchases subject to the Board’s purchasing policy requirements and did not approve contracts with all vendors. Key Recommendations Develop written policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/10/02/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-financial-operations-2015m-124Greenville Central School District – Information Technology (2016M-221)
… distributed or tested on a regular basis. The District’s web filter permitted categories that did not appear to be for … recovery policy is periodically updated. Adjust the web content filtering to ensure that staff and students are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/greenville-central-school-district-information-technology-2016m-221Edgemont Union Free School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the … Edgemont Union Free School District is located in the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/edgemont-union-free-school-district-procurement-professional-servicesYonkers City School District – Fixed Assets (2015M-229)
… of our audit was to review controls over the District’s fixed assets for the period July 1, 2013 through April 14, … we selected to review, 10 were either not tagged or the asset tag information did not agree with the accounting … greater for insurance purposes and $5,000 or greater for inventory and depreciation purposes have tags affixed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/yonkers-city-school-district-fixed-assets-2015m-229Eaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic … were filed in a timely manner. Conduct an annual audit of the Secretary- Treasurer’s accounting records for 2020 … through 2022. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Of the 108 claims totaling $209,006 that we reviewed, 55 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4