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West Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-7)
… not adequately address funding levels which has resulted in reserves being overfunded and not being used. Key … reserve funds to reasonable levels and use the money in the debt reserve to pay the related debt. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-7XI-A.1 Purchasing Process Overview – XI-A. Purchasing
… The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to Business Units about the procurement process in the Statewide Financial System. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 12/17/2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1-overviewComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Village of Fultonville , Town of Livonia and the Seymour Public Library District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … reports to the state Justice Court Fund. Seymour Public Library District – Over-The-Counter Cash Receipts (Cayuga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsWho Is Responsible? – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The governing board is generally responsible for the high level oversight of … or school district resources. The governing board is also generally responsible for adopting broad policies … employee, an officer, or a member of the governing board, is responsible for having a clear understanding of travel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/who-responsibleXIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405, Laws of 1981 that monitors and reports upon the State’s capital … reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405 Laws of 1981 that monitors and reports upon the States capital assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… are struggling to make ends meet during these difficult times. It is disgraceful that Ms. Hand allegedly stole from … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialSaratoga County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-12)
… checks totaling $22,279 were not properly followed up on as required. In addition, officials did not make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/saratoga-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-12St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (SLCIDA) … Board appropriately evaluated projects before approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that … project monitoring efforts should be improved. The Board and SLCIDA officials did not: Establish adequate procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringNFC 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-monitoringVillage of Waterford – Board Oversight (2022M-70)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Waterford (Village) Board (Board) provided … adequate oversight of financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. Specifically, the Board did not: Establish compensating controls to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/07/29/village-waterford-board-oversight-2022m-70Gilboa-Conesville Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-175)
… Objective Determine whether the Gilboa-Conesville Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and … Determine whether the GilboaConesville Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/gilboa-conesville-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022mCandor Central School District – Separation Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-21)
… and former payroll clerk, were paid more than $95,300 in longevity retirement incentives that were not … and former payroll clerk, were overpaid by $20,595 in their final salary payouts. Employee leave accruals and usage were not always recorded properly or in accordance with collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/20/candor-central-school-district-separation-payments-and-leave-accrualsVillage of Solvay – Financial Management (2023M-49)
… (Board) and officials monitored budgets and managed the electric fund’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and Village … fund revenues kept pace with expenses. Ensure that annual payments from the electric fund to the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/14/village-solvay-financial-management-2023m-49Brocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… with taxpayers and levied more taxes than necessary to fund operations . The Board and District officials: … . 3 million (8 percent) and allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit as of June 30, 2022 by 7 … for appropriations and reserves that will be used to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44Village of East Syracuse – Board Oversight of Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2023M-79)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of East Syracuse (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) adequately … audit village east syracuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/08/18/village-east-syracuse-board-oversight-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2023m-79Mexico Academy Central School District – Procurement (2023M-75)
… professional services for occupational and physical therapy, legal, music therapy, advising and architectural services from seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/mexico-academy-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-75Bolivar-Richburg Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-17)
… comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a … reserve policy, including plans for the use of reserves in accordance with applicable statutes. District officials … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-17East Irondequoit Central School District - Payroll and Leave Accruals (2019M-92)
… properly tracked. Key Findings Payroll calculation errors cost the District $3,638 and errors totaling $9,100 occurred … Also, she did not record taking a lunch break on 297 of 315 days, resulting in overtime or extra pay. Errors … is approved prior to employees working overtime and monitor lunch breaks. Develop and implement written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/15/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2019mBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
… balance was overstated by $200,790. In addition, all 45 general ledger accounts did not comply with the Office of … 1 Refer to the Fire District Accounting and Reporting Manual . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/03/brewster-southeast-joint-fire-district-recordkeeping-and-procurement-2018mEast Islip Union Free School District - Financial Condition Management (2020M-24)
… expenditures and unassigned fund balance based on historical data and known trends. Discontinue the practice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management