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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The district’s failure to solicit competition may result in obtaining services on unfavorable terms and conditions, … officials did not always procure goods and services in accordance with board policy. Although auditors found the … have assurance that goods and services are being procured in the most economical way. Poland Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… The West Hurley Fire District’s former chief and a fire … March arrests for using fire district resources to support the former chief wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Fire Company … The Hoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company is located in Rensselaer County and provides fire protection services to … of Hoags Corners Fire District No. 1. The Company’s revenues for the 2012 fiscal year totaled $68,360 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Security Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. The audit covers the period January 1, 2013 … a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. However, we identified some improvement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationState Police Bulletin No. SP-81
… Purpose To provide the agency with procedures for processing the payment. Affected Employees Employees … Criteria The Holiday Bonus Pay shall be four days of pay for employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who are in Active or Paid … from both the regular paycheck and the separate check for the Holiday Bonus Pay. There will be no Direct Deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-81-2004-state-police-holiday-bonus-paySaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… officials’ management of extra-classroom activities for the period July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016. … The Saugerties Central School District is located in the Towns of Saugerties, Ulster and Woodstock in Ulster County. The District, which operates six schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… Background The Attica Central School District is located in the Towns of Attica, Bennington, Java, Middlebury, Orangeville, Sheldon and Wethersfield in Wyoming County; the Towns of Alexander and Darien in Genesee County; and the Town of Wales in Erie County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … 31, 2014. Background The Lackawanna City School District is located in the City of Lackawanna, Erie County and is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of capital project resources for the period July 1, 2010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton, in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … Develop a plan to use the surplus fund balance identified in this report in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… to when written or verbal price quotes should be obtained and when items must be competitively bid. The policy also … routinely using them to initiate the acquisition of goods and/or services. School officials often did not properly … project contracts was not properly approved by the Board and there is no evidence that change orders totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… The District reported year-end unexpended surplus funds of almost 10 to 12 percent of the ensuing year’s … The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In addition, we found that District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… has established policies for disbursing restitution money retained in a victims’ trust fund, Department officials … of unsatisfied restitution orders from receiving the money to which they are entitled. The Department’s software …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town … – Water Operations (Broome County) Village officials do not periodically read all customer meters to ensure … gallons, is considered non-revenue (lost) water. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-municipal-auditsEmployer Seminars
… Without your assistance, we would not be able to provide the benefits your employees have earned. Because we value … to take advantage of this service. Employer Education Seminar Learn about membership, registration, loans, … withdrawals and service credit. Receive guidance on the Elected and Appointed Officials regulation, Independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-seminarsHadley-Luzerne Central School District – Financial Condition (2012M-188)
… or reserves, and built up amounts of unexpended surplus funds that exceeded the legal limit in the past two years. … the ensuing year’s budget, the District did not use these funds because it generated a surplus each year. The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/01/25/hadley-luzerne-central-school-district-financial-condition-2012m-188DiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… in New York. “Since implementing the system last year, we have evaluated the fiscal condition of nearly 2,300 … by local officials and taxpayers and it’s clear that we have created a tool that has helped them better understand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits have been issued. Brighton Fire District No. 5 – Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (Erie County) The … could not demonstrate whether board-approved payments of approximately $169,000 were a proper use of district money. In addition, travel and car rental costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOperational Advisory No. 27
… Confirmation Reference: Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XIV, Section 2 - Obligation, Accounting and … Date, as defined in the Guide to Financial Operations (GFO), Chapter XIV, Section 2 - Obligation, Accounting and … For additional information, agencies can refer to the GFO, Chapter XIV, Section 2 - Obligation, Accounting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/27-accounting-date-policy-change-confirmationDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… in the second degree in Nassau County District Court for sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health … state Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. To read the two audit reports, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scam