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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… announced his office completed audits of the Avoca Central School District , Fire Island Union Free School District , Rome City School District and the Roosevelt Union Free School District … announced his office completed audits of the Avoca Central School District Fire Island Union Free School District Rome …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1

DiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York

… ranked third nationwide in the number of certified organic farms, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . In 2015, New York’s … in both sales, at $93.6 million, and in the number of farms, at 402, according to the U.S. Department of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-york

IX.8.B Interest on Advance Payments to Vendors – IX. Federal Grants

… In some instances, payments are made to vendors, including sub-recipients, … the funds to the federal government. See Section 8.C - Payments to the U.S. Treasury or Section 8.D Electronic Refund Payments to the U.S Treasury of this Chapter. Under no … In some instances payments are made to vendors including subrecipients before …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8b-interest-advance-payments-vendors

XIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures

… to banking institutions and securities/investment houses. However, Business Units should ensure no payment of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-funds

Cost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System

… may need to make a determination on what type of vehicle is needed. A general rule of thumb is that used vehicles may require more frequent and costly … 3 $287 $238 $525 The point here isn’t that a new vehicle is better than a used one, or that a compact is preferred …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-system

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the … Business Act (Act) was signed into law on May 12, 2014 to encourage and support eligible veteran-owned businesses to play a greater role in the State’s economy by increasing … To determine the extent of implementation of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-follow

The Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)

… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, The Mitchell-Lama Program: … units were assigned to eligible persons in compliance with properly established lists. We found that applicants who were next in line for units in a specific development were not always …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-lists-follow

New York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (Follow-Up)

… Related Audit/Report of Interest Department of Health: NYC School-Based Health Centers: Security and Controls Over …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-and

Generic PINs

… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether DEC’s use of fuel cards complied with … and DEC does not have sufficient controls in place to ensure all fuel purchases are appropriate. DEC officials … our Office’s report 2006-BSE-11-006 issued on May 16, 2008 to assign unique PINs to individual employees, consistent …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/generic-pins

Compliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help the public make informed decisions when choosing a … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-follow

Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)

… initial audit report, Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data, issued September 25, 2014 ( 2014-N-2 ) . … is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the data for management … that the NYPD has begun efforts to review and reconcile incident reports to assure that all bias incidents are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-follow

Theresa Fire District – Board Oversight and Financial Management (2021M-60)

… whether the Theresa Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to … not file required annual financial reports with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in a timely manner. The 2017 … in surplus fund balance – enough to fund nearly two years’ of expenditures. We project the District will end 2020 with a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/06/18/theresa-fire-district-board-oversight-and-financial-management-2021m-60

Rockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-140)

… resources and data management state that personal use is prohibited. As a result, the likelihood that a user’s … compromise data confidentiality, integrity or availability is increased. Fifteen network users (41 percent) did not have … on District computers at greater risk of misuse or loss is increased. Key Recommendations Monitor network users’ …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/08/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m

Town of DeWitt – Planning and Zoning and Recreation Departments' Collections (2024M-6)

… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of DeWitt (Town) officials effectively managed the Planning and Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ cash collections. Key … not confirm that all collections received were deposited. Of the 40 Planning and Zoning Department fees reviewed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/04/26/town-dewitt-planning-and-zoning-and-recreation-departments-collections-2024m-6

Town of Nichols – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2022M-185)

… complete and accurate accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) and department heads to monitor finances and prepare adequate budgets. Key … maintain timely, complete and accurate accounting records to allow the Board and department heads to monitor finances …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/03/24/town-nichols-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-185

Thousand Islands Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-201)

… Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and appropriated fund balance. Reduce …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/thousand-islands-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-201

Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act - Safety Plans - 2019-MS-1

… two charter schools (collectively referred to as schools in this report) used their financial resources to develop, … safety plans and building-level emergency response plans in compliance with the New York State Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. 1 Key Findings Schools must do more …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/25/safe-schools-against-violence-education-save-act-safety-plans-2019-ms-1

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