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Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School – Procurements and Information Technology (2013M-136)
… through December 31, 2012. Background The Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School, located in the City of Rochester in … records for computer hardware and softwa … Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School Procurements and Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurements-and-informationVillage of Kenmore – Wastewater Processing Costs and Information Technology (2013M-73)
… of wastewater treatment processes and costs. The Town bills the Village for its share of all wastewater processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/14/village-kenmore-wastewater-processing-costs-and-information-technology-2013m-73DiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… In all other months, including April, the payments are based on estimates. The next reconciliation will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020DiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… August. DiNapoli noted state tax receipts of $4.3 billion in August were $309.3 million above the latest projections by … of Budget (DOB), but $219.1 million below collections in August 2019. “Tax revenues continue to fall short of … to fund education, health care and other vital services in this year’s budget,” DiNapoli said. “The revenue hole the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… $71.7 million adopted budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are not reasonable. District officials were unable to produce … re-institution of athletics program, and certain utilities are adequate. Additionally, overtime costs will need to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … The treasurer’s records were not reconciled to ensure that all receipts were deposited. In addition, $4,700 in fees were … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … will not be available in future years. The City continues to rely on fund balance to close gaps in the budget. The City’s budget is relying on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… (GAAP). Hiring an external auditor It is required to hire an external auditor unless your district or BOCES has … than eight teachers. Use the request for proposal (RFP) to hire the external auditor on a five-year basis/term. Consider changing the audit firm to ensure independence and fresh prospective. (We encourage, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorTown of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… lacked one or more pieces of supporting documentation to verify their eligibility and/or were incorrectly granted. … property owner did not meet the eligibility requirements to receive agricultural building exemptions. As a result, the … before granting exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all exemptions. Consult the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200CUNY Bulletin No. CU-369
… in the employee’s taxable gross wages and is subject to all employment and income taxes. Questions Questions about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-369-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleTown of Sheridan – Disbursements (2023M-101)
… and the Town Clerk (Clerk) was paid an additional $12,775 to perform some of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor’s) … position or duty. Ten individuals were paid $372,636 to exclusively conduct non-Town work related to an intermunicipal agreement, and the former Supervisor was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-disbursements-2023m-101Town of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… purposes and did not authorize the 44 electronic funds transfers (EFTs) or sign the 155 checks. Properly sign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… communicated confidentially to officials, we found that the Board of Education (Board) and District officials did … password security and user account controls. Disable 60 of the District’s enabled nonstudent network accounts (11 … changing user access. Periodically review user access for all nonstudent network user accounts and disable user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountBarker Central School District – Payroll (2023M-19)
… agreement which suggests the employee was not eligible to receive overtime payments. One employee was paid $657 in … were paid $26,297 for overtime without being required to seek preapproval per their CBAs or District policy. Key … of overtime and establish procedures for reviewing payroll to detect unusual payments or inaccurate pay rates. Require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/barker-central-school-district-payroll-2023m-19Rondout Valley Central School District – Fixed Assets (2023M-36)
… officials did not properly account for and monitor all of the District’s fixed assets. As a result, there is an … of $79,383 were not recorded on the District’s inventory list. For example, these assets include a golf cart costing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/rondout-valley-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2023m-36Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
Town of Stratford Supervisors Records 2013M11
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Valley Stream Union Free School District Thirteen – Disbursements (2023M-178)
… for what appear to be legitimate District purposes, when the Treasurer does not maintain control of his electronic signature, the chances of unauthorized checks being signed increases. The audit also identified that: Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-thirteen-disbursements-2023m-178City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… because the City Common Council (Council) and Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Commissioners did not provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Elmira City School District and Patchogue-Medord … effectively.” Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (Albany County) The school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… of the Board, not supported, not audited or they resulted in overpayments. Key Recommendations Maintain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81