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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of the Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District , New Lebanon Central School District , Southern Caygua Central School District and the Yonkers City School District . “In an era of limited resources and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Sullivan County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-81)
… Sullivan County has a population of 77,547, is located in the southeastern part of New York State, and includes 15 … of those five years have suffered operational deficits. In addition, general fund balance is artificially inflated … the last three years. These staff reductions could result in significant delays for necessary services and an increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/sullivan-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-81Slaterville Springs Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-315)
… 2013. Background The Slaterville Springs Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … from the Town of Caroline and the County of Tompkins in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners, … and comparisons. For example, it did not contain activity in the equipment purchase savings account or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/slaterville-springs-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financialSouth Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… The South Colonie Central School District is located in the Towns of Colonie and Guilderland in Albany County, and the Town of Niskayuna in Schenectady County. The District is governed by the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingLaFayette Central School District – Reserves (2013M-387)
… through June 30, 2013. Background The District is located in Onondaga County and the Onondaga Nation Territory. It is … $19.4 million. Key Findings Four of the five reserve funds in the District were not formally established. However, since … did not have a plan for funding several of its reserves. In addition, the Board did not adopt written policies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/lafayette-central-school-district-reserves-2013m-387Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… Summary were not sufficiently detailed for the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be performed and what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Town of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the oversight and management of the Town’s … Board did not adopt multiyear financial or capital plans to address long-term priorities. The Board hired an accounting firm to perform bookkeeping and payroll duties without a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103Opinion 91-22
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squad (authority … departments or companies". Based on the quoted language in section 209-c, we have previously concluded that a fire … incorporate (see also 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-34, p 78, in which we concluded that an emergency rescue and first aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-22Wainscott Common School District – Financial Condition (2013M-268)
… 1, 2011 to April 30, 2013. Background The Wainscott Common School District is located in the Towns of East Hampton and … Wainscott Common School District Financial Condition 2013M268 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/wainscott-common-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-268Contract Advisory No. 3
… do not complete the New Begin Date field as this will cause the Begin Date on the Contract Header in Purchasing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/3-entering-contract-amendment-begin-and-expire-dates-statewide-financial-systemDiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… New York on March 10, 2015 unless postponed, as set forth in the Notices of Sale published in The Bond Buyer on March 4, 2015. The bonds will be dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… often used as extensions of wired networks, even minor IT security weaknesses on wireless networks can expose internal … a wireless environment requires certain additional security precautions to prevent unauthorized access and … Although wireless environments and their related security systems can be quite complex, local government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… 2014 through September 29, 2015. Background The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in … was established pursuant the New York State Public Housing Law and operates six properties in the City of Lockport, providing a total of 352 housing units. The Authority can also issue vouchers for 188 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Fairport Central School District – Financial Condition and Capital Improvement Project Expenditures (2013M-23)
… professional services for a capital improvement project (CIP), as required by the District’s policy. Expenditures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/fairport-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-capitalTown of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly monitored the Town’s disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, to December 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is … respectively. Key Findings We performed certain tests to ensure that 35 non-payroll disbursements totaling $66,400 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… 2012. Background The Village of Brightwaters is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately 3,300 residents. The … the Village, before they are paid, ensuring that each claim has sufficient supporting documentation and represents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-272)
… July 1, 2010 to August 12, 2013. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School District is located in the Town of … Cleveland Hill Union Free School District Financial Condition 2013M272 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-272City of Lockport – Fiscal Stress (2013M-330)
… 31, 2013, as a result of the operating deficits we forecast for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/12/20/city-lockport-fiscal-stress-2013m-330Town of East Fishkill –Financial Condition (2014M-139)
… audit was to review the financial condition of the Town’s sewer fund for the period January 1, 2012 through December … million, including appropriations of $1.56 million for the sewer districts. Key Findings The Board did not effectively … financial information on a regular basis. As a result, the sewer fund’s financial condition has deteriorated in recent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/08/town-east-fishkill-financial-condition-2014m-139Caledonia Joint Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-350)
… totaled $292,725. Key Findings The Treasurer processes and pays certain claims prior to the Board’s audit which are not … are audited and approved by the Board before the Treasurer pays the claims. Prepare and adopt budgets in the prescribed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/caledonia-joint-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations