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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… been issued. Bethlehem Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (Albany County) The district’s internet connectivity met the Federal Communications … Education Department. When tested, the average wireless internet download speed was 142 Mbps. Greater Amsterdam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… in the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS), an online data entry and collection system. They use PARIS to comply with various statutory and regulatory … data from the most recently reported fiscal year in PARIS on debt, spending, procurement and employees: State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five … the skills, knowledge, and tools that equip people to make individual financial decisions and actions to attain their goals; this may also be known as financial … To assess the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followMonroe-Woodbury Central School District – Budget Review (B6-13-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … and expenditure estimates in the District’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … and expenditure estimates in the District’s proposed budget to be reasonable. The District’s proposed budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/12/monroe-woodbury-central-school-district-budget-review-b6-13-6Fabius-Pompey Central School District – Budget Review (B3-14-5)
… expenditure projections in the District’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/08/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-budget-review-b3-14-5Brasher-Winthrop Consolidated Fire District – Board Oversight (2021M-47)
… Consolidated Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of District financial activities. The Board did not: … BrasherWinthrop Consolidated Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners Board provided adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/11/brasher-winthrop-consolidated-fire-district-board-oversight-2021m-47Gananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… document that they properly sought required competition for purchases: Subject to competitive bidding requirements … has adequate policies and clear and consistent procedures for procurements not subject to competitive bidding, including professional services, and monitor for and enforce compliance with policies and procedures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86York Central School District – Network Access Controls (2022M-93)
… York Central School District (District) officials ensured network access controls were adequate. Key Findings District officials did not ensure that network access controls were adequate. Specifically: District … did not comply with Board policy to ensure adequate network access control procedures were established including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/07/york-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2022m-93Oswego City School District - Separation Payments (2021M-194)
… separation payments to certain District employees in accordance with Board-approved employment contracts or … totaling $38,477 that were inconsistent with language in the employees’ CBA or employment contract. For example, … separation payments and benefits. Review language in current CBAs and employment contracts, and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/oswego-city-school-district-separation-payments-2021m-194Marion Central School District – Procurement (2022M-3)
… School District (District) officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and procedures and applicable statutes. Key Findings The Board did not … Central School District District officials procured goods and services in accordance with the procurement policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/marion-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-3Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-4)
… Determine whether the YorkshirePioneer Central School District District used resources to ensure the Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Beacon City School District – Information Technology (2023M-143)
… potentially be compromised or used for malicious purposes. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … accounts reviewed, the oldest of which was last used to log into the network in June 2012 as of September 21, 2021. The accounts included: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/beacon-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-143Town of Dix – Supervisor’s Control of Cash (2022M-57)
… $126 of the premium cost . There was no documentation to support she was entitled to receive these benefits. The findings regarding the former bookkeeper were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/02/town-dix-supervisors-control-cash-2022m-57Onondaga Cortland Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Cash Management (2023M-40)
… over an 18-month period, officials missed an opportunity for BOCES to realize additional interest earnings totaling $310,865. The Assistant Superintendent for Administration (Assistant Superintendent) and BOCES … a comprehensive investment program or develop procedures for the operation of the investment program in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/02/onondaga-cortland-madison-board-cooperative-educational-services-cash-managementOxford Academy and Central School District – Transportation Department Purchase and Service Contracts (2023M-2)
… oxford academy school transportation department purchases service contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-transportation-departmentTown of Johnsburg – North Creek Water District Charges (2023M-51)
… the contractor were billed to the customers. Identify and bill all new water customers. Ensure all water rates were … Key Recommendations Establish procedures to accurately bill for water charges to maximize District revenues. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/21/town-johnsburg-north-creek-water-district-charges-2023m-51Wyoming Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-152)
… District paid 11 professional service providers a total of $189,000 without using requests for proposals (RFPs) as … three professional service providers who were paid a total of $50,000. Key Recommendations Procure professional services … the basis for compensation. District officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they are implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/12/wyoming-central-school-district-professional-services-2020m-152Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… to 70 percent of annual expenditures. The policy did not define the time periods or means for which fund balance will … policy to ensure reasonable levels of fund balance and define timing and means of replenishment. Formalize and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… were authorized. Key Findings As of December 31, 2016, the South Farmingdale Fire District’s (District) unrestricted … South Farmingdale Fire District Financial Condition and Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsTuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
… receipts for three clubs totaling $37,911. However, none of these clubs maintained sufficient documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018m