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DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
Over the past three years Governor Cuomo and the Legislature have done much to put New York state on better fiscal footing reduce the structural budget imbalance and hold the line on spending
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalSmithtown Fire District – Capital Project (2014M-231)
… and separate from the Town of Smithtown and Suffolk County in which it is located. The District covers nearly 18 square …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/14/smithtown-fire-district-capital-project-2014m-231Accounts Payable Advisory No. 38
… Reward Programs Guidance: Some vendors that do business with the State offer rewards or points for certain purchases … officers and employees are aware of and are in compliance with Advisory Opinion No. 08-04 and the limited, permissible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/38-reward-programsJericho Water District – Water Use Charges (2013M-395)
… approximately $9 million, which were funded primarily with water rents and real property taxes. Key Findings We … that, except for minor discrepancies that we discussed with District officials, all customers were accurately … and billing adjustments were generally made in accordance with District policies and properly authorized by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/02/28/jericho-water-district-water-use-charges-2013m-395Albany County – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-05)
… (235 selected employees and 43 elected officials) due to unreliable records. We determined 30 additional … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/09/15/albany-county-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23-05Scarsdale Union Free School District – Overtime (2022M-105)
… at least $167,000. As a result, officials are paying more for overtime than necessary. Officials: Overpaid 20 employees a total of $11,961 for overtime. Paid 20 employees overtime totaling $524,934, primarily for routine services, including $123,113 for cleaning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-overtime-2022m-105Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2015M-202)
… March 31, 2015. Background The Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District is located in the Town of Islip, Suffolk … and employment contracts. … BayportBlue Point Union Free School District Leave Accruals 2015M202 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/22/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2015m-202IX.12.I Updated and Expanded CMIA Regulations – IX. Federal Grants
… the State to notify the U.S. Treasury in writing of a federal program change that should be reflected in the TSA, … techniques (i.e., methods used by the State to draw down federal funds); Changes in clearance patterns; and Additions … is, refund transactions of less than $50,000 for a single federal program will no longer be subject to CMIA interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12i-updated-and-expanded-cmia-regulationsCambria Housing Authority – Financial Management (2015M-316)
… rental amounts. The Authority did not have evidence that it always conducted an annual income recertification for … the tenant’s file. … Cambria Housing Authority Financial Management 2015M316 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/02/12/cambria-housing-authority-financial-management-2015m-316Windham-Ashland-Jewett Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-242)
… purposes and properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board, District officials and … duties and did not report claims audit results directly to the Board. Key Recommendations The Board and District officials should: Develop procedures to define the claims auditor’s duties and provide guidance on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/20/windham-ashland-jewett-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mOverview – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… an organization’s critical business processes in the event of a disruption. It provides detailed guidance for continuing … specifically for IT disruptions is a necessary part of business continuity planning. IT contingency planning … procedures and technical measures that enable the recovery of IT operations after an unexpected incident. A disruptive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/overviewHarford Fire District – Records and Reports (2016M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to review the District’s financial operations for the period … Complete monthly bank reconciliations and budget-to-actual reports. … Harford Fire District Records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/07/08/harford-fire-district-records-and-reports-2016m-170Willsboro Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-362)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2012 through October 31, 2015. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $8.2 million. … Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for appropriations. Ensure that the District’s unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/willsboro-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-362Somers Central School District – Fixed Assets (2016M-74)
… $87 million. Key Findings The Board has not adopted an asset policy establishing capitalization or tagging … or approval. Not all assets were tagged or had asset tag numbers that agreed with the asset records. Key Recommendations Adopt a written policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/somers-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2016m-74Morrisville-Eaton Central School District – Online Banking (2017M-98)
… which has approximately 660 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/morrisville-eaton-central-school-district-online-banking-2017m-98Spencerport Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-254)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition and budgeting … School District is located in the Towns of Ogden, Gates, Greece and Parma in Monroe County. The District, which … realistic estimates of appropriations in the annual budget to ensure the tax levy is not higher than necessary. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/spencerport-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-254West Babylon Union Free School District – School Lunch Operations (2016M-243)
… The West Babylon Union Free School District is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County and is governed by an … Education. The District operates seven cafeterias located in the high school, junior high school and five elementary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/west-babylon-union-free-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2016m-243Kings Park Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2015M-282)
… schools with approximately 3,390 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/kings-park-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2015m-282Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-22)
… Towns of Cameron, Canisteo, Jasper, Rathbone, Troupsburg and Woodhull, in Steuben County. The District, which operates … firm for the last three years. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt budgets for the general and school lunch funds that are structurally balanced with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/27/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-22Schenevus Central School District – Budgeting (2014M-123)
… in compliance with statutory requirements and develop a plan to reduce excessive balances. … Schenevus Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/schenevus-central-school-district-budgeting-2014m-123