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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… (Erie County) School officials did not maintain accurate, complete and supported leave accrual and use records. … than anticipated. However, district officials decided to complete additional work and expand the project scope without … assets to replace. Ticonderoga Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-123
… below: Represented employees in Bargaining Units SA, SR, SN, G9, F8, DR, SG, S9, SK, SD and 87 Unrepresented … in Bargaining Units CT, 86 and 88 Background Chapter 587 of the Laws of 2007 authorizes an $800 Bonus Payment to … may be made in Pay Period 15L, paychecks dated November 14, 2007 Eligibility Criteria The legislation provides an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-123-ratification-bonus-payment-certain-ucs-employeesFairview Fire District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2024M-96)
… properly approved and supported. This occurred because the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not provide … inaccurate and unsupported. Paid five employees $55,407 in overtime payments that could have been avoided or reduced. … which they are entitled. Review payroll errors identified in this report and, if appropriate, consult with the attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/01/24/fairview-fire-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2024m-96Geneseo Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-11)
… safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key Findings District … percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Five Chromebooks with estimated total … and officials did not adopt a comprehensive written policy for IT equipment inventory. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/geneseo-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-11Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District – Information Technology Assets and Network Access (2022M-151)
… establish adequate IT controls over network user accounts. In addition to sensitive IT weaknesses communicated … a half million dollars was paid to IT service providers. In addition, because officials did not develop a written IT … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/frankfort-schuyler-central-school-district-information-technology-assetsXI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Contractor generally offers more advantageous special price promotions or special discount pricing to other … the Contract term for a similar quantity, and the maximum price or discount associated with such offer or promotion is … otherwise available under this Contract, such better price or discount shall apply for similar quantity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147)
… did not use a competitive process for 16 or 27 percent of the purchases we reviewed. Request for proposals (RFPs) … documentation is maintained. Ensure a thorough audit of claims is conducted before authorizing payments. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-procurement-and-claimsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1374
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency payroll staff with OSC’s current Deduction Priority Schedule. … all deductions. Questions Questions may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … To provide agency payroll staff with OSCs current Deduction Priority Schedule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1374-deduction-priority-schedule-updatedState Agencies Bulletin No. 296
… Affected Agencies Data Capture Agencies Specifics The attached file layouts for the NHRP 716 and the NHRP 517 replace the previous file layouts on the attachment. The changes will be bolded in gray. (See Attachment 1) Effective Date The processing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/296-revised-data-capture-files-nhrp-716-and-nhrp-517Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District - Information Technology (2023M-104)
… officials ensured that unneeded network user accounts were disabled in a timely manner. Key Findings District officials … did not ensure that unneeded network user accounts were disabled in a timely manner. As a result, 21 percent of the … accounts and monitor staff to ensure unneeded accounts are disabled in a timely manner. District officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/08/hastings-hudson-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023mWest Webster Volunteer Firemen’s Association, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2023M-10)
… audit west webster volunteer fire cash disbursements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/06/02/west-webster-volunteer-firemens-association-inc-cashPutnam County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-2)
… restitution obligations and the limited policies that were in place were not followed. Five of the 11 restitution orders … efforts to locate victims with uncashed checks promptly. In addition, officials did not make undisbursed restitution … Establish adequate written policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/putnam-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… School District – Network Access Controls (Seneca County and Wayne County) District officials did not ensure that the … Officials did not regularly review network user accounts and permissions to determine whether they were appropriate or … to increased reliance on a remote learning environment and administrative operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Owego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… District officials effectively managed special education services by ensuring students received services in accordance with their individual education … officials did not ensure that students received all services in accordance with their IEPs. We reviewed IEPs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andOtego-Unadilla Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-26)
… take corrective action. Appendix C includes our comment on an issue District officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-26Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… 1, 2011 to June 12, 2014. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State … authorized to have 3 advance accounts with a total value of $300,000 as of March 31, 2012. Key Findings SED no longer issues checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsRye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… not being made aware of what the District expects to incur in overtime costs and the budgets are not transparent … policies and procedures. Paid six employees $2,097 in overtime wages without proper supporting documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… taxpayers, and the District levied more taxes than needed to fund operations. The Board overestimated appropriations … by an average of $1.4 million (14 percent) and planned to use fund balance to cover operating deficits when the … related expenditures, during the last three fiscal years. For example, the retirement contributions for employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Sentenced to Jail for $50K Theft
… clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her … expenses, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Johnson was sentenced to 60 days in jail, five years … clerktreasurer Kristina Johnson was sentenced to jail time for repeatedly stealing village funds to cover her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-sentenced-jail-50k-theftResources for Local Officials
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