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Opinion 88-29
… however, holding that the "contract for sale, although in form concerning only the county, by implication also involves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-29DiNapoli Statement on Sentencing of Special Education Provider
… “Today’s sentencing of Morton Kramer, the former executive director of IncludED Educational … and making sure justice was done. “Recent audits by my office have continued to find patterns of mismanagement and … for salaries paid to his sons and other relatives as discovered in an in-depth review by DiNapoli’s auditors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-statement-sentencing-special-education-providerMerrick 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-240Marion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
… because the employees failed to meet the credit hour or grade level requirements necessary for reimbursement. …
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)
… The Niagara Wheatfield Central School District is located in the Towns of Wheatfield, Niagara, Lewiston and Cambria, in Niagara County. The District, which is governed by an … fiscal year to pay for principal and interest costs on outstanding debt. Key Recommendations Closely monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/10/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-364Batavia 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-160North Merrick Union Free School District – Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-366)
… May 31, 2013. Background The North Merrick Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau … North Merrick Union Free School District Treasurers Duties 2013M366 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/north-merrick-union-free-school-district-treasurers-duties-2013m-366Eastchester Union Free School District – User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning
… . Officials did not: Develop comprehensive procedures for managing network and financial application user accounts … the following unneeded network user accounts: 181 for students no longer in the District.These students left … Develop, adopt, distribute and periodically review and test a comprehensive IT contingency plan. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/eastchester-union-free-school-district-user-accounts-and-informationKings Park Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-13)
… was susceptible to damage from a water leak in a server room ceiling and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/kings-park-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-13Geneseo Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-11)
… inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key … officials did not appropriately track or inventory IT assets, maintain complete IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to … geneseo audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/geneseo-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-11Pine Bush Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-21)
… to confirm they were inventoried. We found 7 percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Four Chromebooks, with a total cost of approximately $1,300, of the initial 40 IT assets could not be physically located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/pine-bush-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-21Village of Pomona – Financial Condition (2015M-272)
… and Ramapo in Rockland County. The Village, which has a population of approximately 3,100, is governed by a Village … $2.4 million. Key Findings The Village has an estimated fund balance deficit of $933,000 as of the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/12/31/village-pomona-financial-condition-2015m-272Mechanicville City School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-16)
… IT assets to confirm they were inventoried. We found 36 percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/mechanicville-city-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-16Lyncourt Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-62)
… the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. Background The Lyncourt … over the last three years, which is approximately three and a half times the statutory limit. The Board has not … compliance with the Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/lyncourt-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-62Chittenango Central School District – Information Technology (2023M-155)
… be able to react quickly and effectively to help resume, restore, repair and/or rebuild critical IT systems or data in …
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 … the ability to be audited and approved before payment. Key Recommendations Provide clear guidance for … Make payments only after a proper audit and approval of bills and discontinue the use of debit cards. Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2024/02/23/canajoharie-volunteer-fire-department-financial-activitiesGlens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition (2015M-66)
… condition for the period July 1, 2012 through February 28, 2015. Background The Glens Falls Common School District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/glens-falls-common-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-66Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… The District did not have written agreements with its banks to clearly prescribe the manner in which electronic or … and other security measures available from the District’s banks. Key Recommendations Consider limiting the online … and other security measures available from the banks are enabled. …
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)
… Park-Bellerose Union Free School District is located in the Village of Floral Park in Nassau County. The District is governed by the Board of … The consistent overestimation of expenditures resulted in the District not using fund balance that was appropriated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/14/floral-park-bellerose-union-free-school-district-financial-managementAfton Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2023M-18)
… and evaluate the financial impact of debt issuance versus using surplus fund balance on District operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/afton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2023m-18