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Special Report Update: Education Revenues and Expenditures With a Highlight on Special Education For Regions Outside New York City
New York’s school districts are responsible for one of the most important functions of government – educating children from kindergarten through 12th grade.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/regional-education-new-york-data-tables.xlsxTown of Lockport – Justice Court (2018M-36)
… for the period January 1, 2016 through October 11, 2017. Key Findings The Justices could not provide an accurate … report and the Court’s balance due report were inaccurate. Key Recommendations Ensure accurate accountability analyses are prepared on a monthly basis. All cash on hand and on deposit in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/07/13/town-lockport-justice-court-2018m-36Examination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract … was to determine whether the bonuses were appropriate and in compliance with the contract. Background This lease contract required Sunset to operate, maintain, and make necessary repairs to Downstate’s Bay Ridge medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcTown of New Albion – Town Supervisor's Financial Duties (2023M-46)
… other day-to-day financial duties, including recording cash receipts and disbursements into the accounting records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/16/town-new-albion-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2023m-46Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… have made some progress in correcting the problems we identified. However, additional improvements are needed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-followCentral Valley Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-7)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … officials cannot assure taxpayers that money invested in IT assets has been appropriately spent or safeguarded. We … one with an estimated cost of $600, were not inventoried. In addition, annual inventories were not conducted and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/central-valley-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-7Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Fee-for-Service Payments for Pharmacy Services Covered by Managed Care (Report 2014-S-5 ). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/improper-fee-service-payments-pharmacy-services-covered-managed-care-followSelected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up)
… as of May 20, 2013 of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of the Dam … was not consistent with its actual practice at that time. In addition, Dam Safety officials neither ensured all staff … Key Finding Department officials made substantial progress in correcting the problems identified in our initial report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-aspects-dam-safety-program-followEast Hampton Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2017M-33)
… among employees or, when that is not practical, increase managerial oversight. Discontinue the practice of keeping on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/03/24/east-hampton-housing-authority-board-oversight-2017m-33Village of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
… budgets, and the budgets presented were not in the proper form, as required. Inaccurate budgeting led to underestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/16/village-south-floral-park-budgeting-and-financial-oversight-2021m-5Islip Housing Authority – Cash Disbursements (2017M-167)
… 2017. Background The Islip Housing Authority is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Authority, which provides low-rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/10/27/islip-housing-authority-cash-disbursements-2017m-167City of Auburn – Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management (2017M-99)
… March 9, 2017. Background The City of Auburn is located in Cayuga County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/15/city-auburn-hydroelectric-power-operations-and-software-management-2017m-99Wantagh Fire District – Payroll (2013M-176)
… 2012 expenditures were approximately $6.1 million. Key Finding Internal controls over payroll ensured that the … leave than the amounts allowed in the District’s policy. Key Recommendation Take immediate steps to correct employees maximum leave accruals based on the limits placed on accumulated leave balances as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/20/wantagh-fire-district-payroll-2013m-176Orange County – Motor Vehicle Oversight (2015M-314)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s controls over motor vehicles for the period January 1, 2014 through July 29, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/04/15/orange-county-motor-vehicle-oversight-2015m-314Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
… fund balance remained within statutory limits. Key Findings District officials appropriated nearly $28 … 2014-15 through 2016-17 ranging from 7.3 and 7.7 percent. Key Recommendations Ensure that the District’s fund balance … real property taxes. Develop and adopt budgets based on historical trends or other known factors. Discontinue the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109Akron Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-195)
… managed the District’s general fund financial condition. Key Findings As of June 30, 2017 unrestricted fund balance … levy and used reserves to pay for related expenditures. Key Recommendations The Board and District officials should: … in compliance with statute. Adopt realistic budgets based on historical or other known trends. Review reserves to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/akron-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-195Olean City School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-187)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Olean City School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly established and used reserve funds and maintained them at reasonable levels. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/olean-city-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-187Oyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… providing health insurance by $37,179. District officials do not require participants to certify on an annual basis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43Dolgeville Central School District – Fuel Monitoring (2023M-175)
… records, perform periodic reconciliations to the fuel in the tank and investigate and resolve any material …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/16/dolgeville-central-school-district-fuel-monitoring-2023m-175Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… Department of Transportation (Department) requirements for classifying, reporting and repairing bridge defects. … did not always comply with the Department’s requirement for an annual interim inspection if the repairs are not … 10 of the 17 Safety Conditions sampled were not repaired for more than two years, including three which were open for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-follow