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Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Education Department agrees with our recommendations and is taking steps to help school officials improve their … to safeguard students.” "The Dignity for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in compliance,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… $85 million. The audits have led to 13 arrests and 11 guilty pleas as well as $18.6 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsVillage of Afton – Board Oversight (2018M-28)
… which is governed by an elected Board of Trustees, has a population of 822. Budgeted general and water fund … were properly billed. Key Recommendations Develop a fund balance policy establishing a reasonable amount of fund balance that should be maintained to meet the Village’s needs. Segregate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-afton-board-oversight-2018m-28Franklinville Joint Fire District – Claims Processing (2017M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s claims processing … Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Franklinville in Cattaraugus County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/22/franklinville-joint-fire-district-claims-processing-2017m-141Walton Fire Department – Financial Operations (2017M-242)
… and reported to the membership. The audit and approval of bills was not properly documented. Key Recommendations Ensure … and monthly financial reports. Audit and approve bills prior to payment and document the approval in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/02/09/walton-fire-department-financial-operations-2017m-242Orleans County – Sheriff’s Department Inmate and Commissary Accounts (2017M-209)
… 1, 2015 through May 10, 2017. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of … County Legislature serves as the policy-making body and is composed of seven elected Legislators. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/orleans-county-sheriffs-department-inmate-and-commissary-accounts-2017m-209Rye City School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2016M-169)
… our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of the District’s payroll payments and to determine if the District properly … year totaled approximately $82.8 million. Key Findings The payroll clerk did not always manually enter the correct rates … Key Recommendations Ensure that entries made by the payroll clerk are reviewed for accuracy. Prepare written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/rye-city-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2016m-169Rondout Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-296)
… Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets that result in the appropriation of unrestricted fund balance that is not actually needed to fund District operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/19/rondout-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-296Westhill Central School District – Procurement (2016M-182)
… through December 31, 2015. Background The Westhill Central School District is located in the Towns of Geddes and … agreements with all professionals. Local Government and School Accountability Contact I … Westhill Central School District Procurement 2016M182 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/westhill-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-182Manchester-Shortsville Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-157)
… 31, 2015. Background The Manchester-Shortsville Central School District is located in the Towns of Manchester, … in Ontario County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 820 students, is governed by an … ManchesterShortsville Central School District Procurement of Professional Services 2016M157 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/manchester-shortsville-central-school-district-procurement-professionalHamilton Central School District – School Lunch Fund Financial Condition (2016M-136)
… 25, 2016. Background The Hamilton Central School District is located in the Village of Hamilton and the Towns of … one cafeteria that serves 535 students and 111 employees, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. … The District’s number of meals per labor hour (MPLH) is significantly lower than industry standards. Without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/hamilton-central-school-district-school-lunch-fund-financial-conditionNanuet Union Free School District – Payroll (2015M-287)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over payroll for the period July 1, 2014 through July 27, 2015. … informed decisions. District officials did not provide the payroll clerk with written procedures for processing the payroll. Key Recommendations Ensure there is pre-approval of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/nanuet-union-free-school-district-payroll-2015m-287Bellmore Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-276)
… through June 30, 2015. Background The Bellmore Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau … Bellmore Union Free School District Financial Condition 2016M276 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/bellmore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-276Salmon River Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2014M-251)
… the District’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period July 1, 2011 through January 31, 2014. … with approximately 1,600 students. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are approximately $29.1 million. Key Findings The … are structurally balanced and include realistic estimates for revenues and appropriations. Develop and adopt a fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/19/salmon-river-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-financialVillage of Homer – Purchasing and Credit Cards (2017M-112)
… through April 13, 2017. Background The Village of Homer is located in the Town of Homer in Cortland County. The … Village, which has a population of approximately 3,300, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/09/08/village-homer-purchasing-and-credit-cards-2017m-112Onondaga Central School District – Nonpayroll Disbursements (2014M-257)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Lafayette, Marcellus, Onondaga and Otisco in Onondaga County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/11/14/onondaga-central-school-district-nonpayroll-disbursements-2014m-257Iroquois Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-22)
… to examine the District’s financial management practices for the period of July 1, 2009 through November 22, 2013. … with approximately 2,900 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year total approximately $44 million. … realistic revenue, expenditure and fund balance estimates for the annual budget. Ensure that all reserves and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/iroquois-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-22Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District – Financial Operations (2015M-238)
… of floodwater and sediment damage. The District, which is one of 58 such districts in the State, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. Expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/12/04/orange-county-soil-water-conservation-district-financial-operations-2015m-238Village of Cape Vincent – Payroll and Claims Auditing (2015M-131)
… 2014. Background The Village of Cape Vincent is located in Jefferson County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/28/village-cape-vincent-payroll-and-claims-auditing-2015m-131Village of Cambridge – Payroll (2015M-74)
… December 31, 2014. Background The Village of Cambridge is located in the Town of Cambridge, Washington County, and has a population of approximately 1,870. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/03/village-cambridge-payroll-2015m-74