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Beaver River Central School District – Payroll (2016M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to evaluate the accuracy of the District’s payroll payments … designed and implemented a good system of controls to help ensure the accuracy of compensation paid to employees. Key Recommendations There are no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/12/beaver-river-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-247Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School District – Claims Processing (2015M-297)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s claim processing for the period July … adequate procedures over the claims processing function to ensure that claims were for appropriate purposes, … adequately supported, and audited and approved prior to payment. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/29/elizabethtown-lewis-central-school-district-claims-processing-2015m-297Baldwin Union Free School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-17)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 120 total … complete annual SHP Training and encourage Board members to complete the training. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/10/06/baldwin-union-free-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-trainingEldred Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-20)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees or Board members and because the District’s … officials have no assurance all individuals required to complete the 2021 SHP Training did so. Additionally, the … complete annual SHP Training and encourage Board members to complete the training. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/eldred-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9Avoca Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-19)
… (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all employees and any Board members. Of the 20 total … complete annual SHP Training and encourage Board members to complete the training. District officials generally agreed … with our recommendations and have indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/08/25/avoca-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23North Rose-Wolcott Central School District – Smart Schools Bond Act Allocations (2022M-116)
… SSBA allocation claims totaling $1.35 million, related to eligible technology purchases made during fiscal years 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22. Officials were unable to provide an explanation for why they did not properly submit claims to obtain reimbursement for the District’s technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/23/north-rose-wolcott-central-school-district-smart-schools-bond-actIX.11.D DUNS Number – IX. Federal Grants
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11d-duns-numberState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown
… work in New York, ranging from healthcare workers to engineers to parks workers. The longer the shutdown drags on, the more … are high. New Yorkers and all Americans deserve action to get government back up and running.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-federal-government-shutdownNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Economic Trends New York Unemployment Claims Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption caused by the … A year after the first case of COVID19 was reported in New York State the economic disruption caused by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021DiNapoli Announces Sale of General Obligation Bonds
… as set forth in the Notice of Sale published in The Bond Buyer on March 8, 2019. The bonds will be dated the date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-general-obligation-bondsLaGrange Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period … paid the Board Chair for service rendered. The Board needs to establish appropriate internal controls over District … The District improperly retained an independent contractor to perform the duties of Treasurer. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/14/lagrange-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-127Town of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… disbursement. The Company did not maintain records showing how many people bought tickets or attended all fund-raising events. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overJamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company's internal controls over its financial … them and did not retain adequate supporting documentation to demonstrate that all purchases were for valid Company … manner. Key Recommendations Properly approve bills prior to payment and ensure that all bills have adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overHauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess Board compliance with training requirements and to review internal controls over procurement for the period … of taking office. Closely monitor the purchasing process to ensure that purchases are made in accordance with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Essex Fire District No. 2 – Cash Disbursements (2015M-167)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the District’s cash … by appropriate documentation. Require the Treasurer to prepare monthly bank account reconciliations and reports; … should be included with the monthly reports presented to and reviewed by the Board. Prepare and submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/10/30/essex-fire-district-no-2-cash-disbursements-2015m-167Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided proper oversight over … approximately $1 million. Key Findings The Board failed to develop clear and adequate policies and procedures or … Recommendations Review and update policies and procedures to govern travel and credit card use. Ensure that STE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Salamanca City School District – Financial Management and Payroll (2017M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management practices and … the statutory limit. Review all reserves at least annually to determine if the amounts reserved are necessary and reasonable. Any excess funds should be transferred to unrestricted fund balance (where allowed by law) or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/salamanca-city-school-district-financial-management-and-payroll-2017m-138Mount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District purchased goods and … $1.4 million. An unauthorized employee was allowed to override the approval process for 31 purchases totaling … Monitor the activity within the computerized software to prevent unauthorized approvals. Ensure that all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mMcGraw Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-248)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials ensured … budgets, but the amounts appropriated were not needed to finance operations. Recalculated unrestricted fund balance … limit for 2014-15 through 2016-17, ranging from 5 to 10 percentage points. Reserves were not used as intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mcgraw-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-248CUNY Bulletin No. CU-393
… Purpose To explain procedures for entering payments into the Time … Entry page. Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy Out Waiver Program … Conversion Program. Agency Payment Processing Instructions To pay eligible employees, use the Earn Code HBB and enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-393-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycle