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Ticonderoga Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-23)
… to confirm they were inventoried. We found 15 percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Two Chromebooks with a total cost of approximately $240 could not be located and were not … cameras and one camcorder with combined purchase prices of approximately $2,300 were not inventoried. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/ticonderoga-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-23Saugerties Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-05)
… IT assets to confirm they were inventoried. We found 33 percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/16/saugerties-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-05Randolph Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-22)
… spent or safeguarded. We selected 43 IT assets to confirm their location and that they were inventoried, and 10 additional IT assets to confirm they were inventoried. We found 9 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/randolph-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-22Adirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
… not establish adequate IT controls to help safeguard PPSI. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses communicated … contingency plan. Therefore, a cyber incident could result in the loss of data and serious operational interruption. The … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/adirondack-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-61Town of Ephratah – Accounting Records and Reports (2022M-138)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Ephratah (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) … OSC issued an audit report 1 that included findings that the Town’s accounting records and reports were incomplete, … and could not be relied on to make financial decisions . The Supervisor has continued to not maintain the Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-ephratah-accounting-records-and-reports-2022m-138Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Reserve Funds (2022M-39)
… policy provides transparency and defines the purpose for each reserve, optimal funding levels, and conditions … districts that may have been used in a more beneficial way for respective taxpayers. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-reserve-funds-2022m-39Southern Cayuga Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-77)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage financial … Board underestimated revenues by an average of $141,038 and overestimated appropriations by an average of $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/southern-cayuga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-77Dalton-Nunda Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-92)
… limit on surplus fund balance by making $7.8 million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to reserves and appropriating $900,000 in fund balance that was not used. As of June 30, 2019, … Review and fund reserve balances to reasonable levels in accordance with applicable statutes and a Board-approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/dalton-nunda-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-92East Irondequoit Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-28)
… and use surplus funds for one-time expenditures, paying down debt or applying it to the necessary property tax levy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/18/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-28Town of Chili - Financial Management and Cash Receipts (2019M-167)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether the Board and Town officials adopted realistic budgets and … depositing and recording cash receipts. Key Findings The Board could improve its budgeting and management of fund balance and reserves. The Board: Adopted unrealistic budget estimates, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-chili-financial-management-and-cash-receipts-2019m-167Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Net Assets
… 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Net Assets December 31, 2002 … NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 103,711,386 73,088,574 176,799,960 15,906,392 … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Net Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-net-assetsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… unexpected, such as sudden road or building closures or cost overruns. Benefits of Capital Planning Multiyear capital … debt. State and federal funding sources include grants and low interest loans. Local funding sources include fund … extra expenses such as wages, supplies, maintenance and insurance. Others may result in cost savings, such as lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-314
… Purpose To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the … year. Listed below are the union, bargaining unit, value of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit, and the Earnings Codes: … this bulletin may be directed to the University Manager of Payroll Systems and Operations at CUNY Central Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-314-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-cuny-employeesLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… Visits to selected public facilities including libraries, meeting halls and government offices in 20 cities, towns and … should face barriers when they go to vote, attend a town meeting or use public services,” said DiNapoli. “My office … such as installing accessible signs, adjusting the closing speed of doors, and other low-cost improvements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… complete report – pdf] We also released 20 letter reports to the following School Districts: Brighton Central School … IT inventory records or establish adequate controls to safeguard IT assets. We selected 1,155 IT assets to … IT assets were missing locations or employees assigned. As a result, officials exposed the approximately $21.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… totaling $33,446 were paid without an invoice attached to the claims, checks for 39 payments totaling $141,904 were … $70,458 did not have receipts or invoices attached to the claims. Nineteen credit card purchases exceeded the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOperational Advisory No. 14
… Procure to Pay (P2P) Initiative, measures have been taken in the Federal draw billing process to ensure that only vouchers that have reached payment date get billed for Federal draw reimbursement purposes. These measures keep New York State in compliance with CMIA Regulations. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/14-federal-billing-changes-due-implementation-p2pCreditable Service – State University Police Plan
… State University Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/creditable-serviceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… adequate supporting documentation such as applications, renewal forms, income support and military records, to verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Fairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… Key Findings District officials did not ensure all employee payroll payments and leave accruals were … recover overpayments made to employees. Ensure that all leave requests are properly approved and supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96