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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the 2,943 claims totaling $23.7 million, auditors reviewed 202 claims totaling $1.4 million and determined that 105 … While auditors were able to determine that each of the 202 claims was for a proper district purpose, the board had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Multiple Dwelling Property Inspections (2018-MS-1)
… are utilizing resources to perform FSPM inspections of residential buildings with three or more dwelling units, at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/03/multiple-dwelling-property-inspections-2018-ms-1Ossining Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-176)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials adopted reasonable budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/20/ossining-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-176Sachem Central School District – Fund Balance (2017M-151)
… million. Key Findings From 2011-12 through 2014-15, total fund balance decreased by $18.9 million. The Board must … financial stability. Key Recommendations Adopt a written fund balance policy for the maintenance and use of unrestricted fund balance and reserves. Continue to monitor and update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/sachem-central-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-151A Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – World Trade Center Presumption
… September 11, 2001, or the thousands of people who helped in the rescue, recovery and cleanup efforts at the World … event, often risking their own lives and health in the process. This publication provides information about laws that may apply to you or your family if you were one of the courageous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, your surviving spouse will … your children until age 18 (age 23, if they are students). The Benefit This benefit is a pension equal to your salary at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/special-accidental-death-benefitNewcomb Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District had established … The Newcomb Central School District is located in the Town of Newcomb, Essex County. The District, which operates one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/04/newcomb-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fund-2015m-127Brocton Central School District – Purchasing (2015M-305)
… Background The Brocton Central School District is located in the Towns of Portland, Stockton and Pomfret in Chautauqua County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/brocton-central-school-district-purchasing-2015m-305Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-175)
… offered to students were nutritious and prepared in the most economical and productive manner for the period July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/06/cherry-valley-springfield-central-school-district-school-lunch-operationsRoslyn Union Free School District – Cash Receipts (2016M-241)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the District properly safeguarded its cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/roslyn-union-free-school-district-cash-receipts-2016m-241East Islip Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-283)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … totaling $1.7 million or resolutions that included the intent or funding levels for three reserves totaling $4.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/east-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-283Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… the District’s cafeteria operations were managed properly for the period July 1, 2014 through September 29, 2015. … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsLittle Flower Union Free School District – Tuition (2015M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review tuition billing and collection procedures for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/20/little-flower-union-free-school-district-tuition-2015m-233Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-136)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s budgeting practices for the period … through 2012-13, the Board adopted budgets that planned to use $3.7 million in fund balance to finance the budgets. Instead, the District generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-136Bemus Point Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-281)
… The Bemus Point Central School District is located in the Towns of Ellery, Ellicott and Gerry in Chautauqua County. The District, which is governed by an … restricted reserve fund amount should be included in the District’s unrestricted fund balance, which would then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/bemus-point-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-281Schroon Lake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2017M-9)
… Lake Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Schroon, in … against the District, other than those allowed under New York State Town Law, are paid prior to the Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/04/07/schroon-lake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2017m-9Lowville Academy and Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-154)
… Key Recommendations Ensure that the claims auditor is not directly involved in the purchasing function. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mFort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… fund balance as of June 30, 2019 totaled less than 1 percent of the next year’s appropriations. Based on the District’s outstanding tax certiorari liability of approximately $1.8 million, the District has an unfunded liability of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245Highland Falls-Fort Montgomery Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-341)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … Montgomery Central School District is located in the Town of Highlands in Orange County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/highland-falls-fort-montgomery-central-school-district-financialContract Advisory No. 27
… method of payment; A more cost effective process than sending a check; and Elimination of the possibility of lost … purchases from these centralized contracts must be made via ACH. References : Guide to Financial Operations - X.4.D …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/27-electronic-payments-ach-agency-specific-contracts