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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… officials did not always comply with district policy to procure professional services. In addition, a review of procedures district officials used to select 17 professional service providers showed that they … paid a total of $437,732 during the audit period. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1City of Fulton – Fiscal Stress (2013M-310)
… to May 31, 2013. Background The City of Fulton is located in Oswego County. The Common Council is the legislative body … made budget transfers as needed throughout the year. In addition, City officials have prepared multiyear financial … causing the City to incur planned operating deficits in the general fund. This has led to a significant reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/22/city-fulton-fiscal-stress-2013m-310Contract Advisory No. 12
… Subject: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) recently completed development of a new system, … grant contracts and related documents submitted to OSC for audit and approval from the New York State Grants … via the Gateway when those contracts are approved by OSC’s Bureau of Contracts (BOC), and to provide electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1494
… an automatic dues increase. Affected Employees Employees in Management/Confidential positions who are members of OMCE … each employee as described below: When an employee enrolls in OMCE, the correct deduction amount must be entered based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1494-organization-new-york-state-managementconfidential-employeesCity of Batavia – Business Improvement District (2017M-283)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials properly accounted for … 14, 2017. Background The City of Batavia is located in Genesee County. The City has approximately 15,500 … activities. The district management association (DMA) is a not-for-profit entity governed by its own board of directors, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/04/06/city-batavia-business-improvement-district-2017m-283CUNY Bulletin No. CU-461
… Purpose To inform agencies of the steps the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will take to apply the … in Excludable Transit Benefits. Background The enactment of Section 203 of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-461-retroactive-pre-tax-transit-adjustmentSouth Huntington Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-132)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, … benefits (OPEB) each year but did not use these funds to make related payments. Based on projections made by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/south-huntington-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-132Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… The Merrick Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … realistically reflect the District’s operating needs based on historical trends or other identified analysis. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Onteora Central School District – Information Technology (2015M-92)
… the District’s IT assets were adequately safeguarded for the period July 1, 2013 through November 5, 2014. … of approximately 1,400 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year totaled approximately $51.9 … plan, a disaster recovery plan, policies and procedures for the disposal of computer equipment or a policy for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/onteora-central-school-district-information-technology-2015m-92Lowville Academy and Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-220)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the … adequate multiyear financial and capital plans to address how they will use wind power revenues. District officials have been using reserve funds as repositories for excessive fund balance. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015mGlens Falls Common School District – Financial Condition (2015M-66)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … The Glens Falls Common School District is located in the City of Glens Falls in Warren County. The District, … approximately $4.3 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt structurally balanced budgets that funded recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/glens-falls-common-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-66Town of Wales – Financial Management (2017M-32)
… was to review the Town’s financial management activities for the period January 1, 2013 through December 12, 2016. … Board. General and highway fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $1.2 million. Key Findings The … did not adopt a reserve fund policy or document plans for expected future use for two of its five reserve funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-wales-financial-management-2017m-32High Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… examine internal controls over the District’s water fees for the period January 1, 2014 through April 20, 2015. … composed of five Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total $173,089. Key Findings The water clerk … without supervisory review. The interest amount charged for late balances has not been approved by the Boards and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153East Hampton Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2017M-33)
… Board's oversight of the Authority's financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. … to create and perpetuate affordable housing opportunities for qualified individuals, manages 93 housing units located … 40 housing units will be built. Operating expenditures for the Authority's affordable housing program totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/03/24/east-hampton-housing-authority-board-oversight-2017m-33Village of Lewiston – Purchasing (2013M-45)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period June 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The Village of Lewiston is located in the Town of Lewiston in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/03/village-lewiston-purchasing-2013m-45State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… by approximately $44,000. District officials were unable to properly monitor out-of-district tuition billings or … obtain or retain adequate support documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 97-26
… of assessment, belong to the fire district after the zone is abolished. This is in reply to your letter regarding the establishment of … used as needed in another area of the fire district? (3) What is the appropriate procedure for disbursing unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-26Opinion 90-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … - effect of Fair Labor Standards Act) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §90; 29 USC §201 et seq. : With respect to the provision … they are entitled to overtime compensation as provided in the FLSA regardless of whether the municipality has acted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-11CUNY Bulletin No. CU-607
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of the 2018 Pre Tax Transit and Parking rate changes pursuant to IRS Release, … Employees CUNY employees enrolled in the CUNY Transit and Parking Benefit Transportation Spending Account Program … Account Program should be directed to the CUNY University Benefits Office at (646) 664-3337 or (646) 664-3350. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-607-2018-cuny-pre-tax-transit-and-parking-rate-changesGingerbread Learning Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 30, 2013, Gingerbread reported approximately $12.2 million in reimbursable costs for its SED programs. Key Findings For … fiscal years ended June 30, 2013, we identified $942,998 in reported costs that did not comply with Manual … be disallowed. These ineligible costs included $621,356 in personal service costs and $321,642 in other than personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/26/gingerbread-learning-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual