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Middleburgh Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-115)
… abuse or loss. Key Findings District officials did not adequately manage user accounts and their user … permissions were granted to individuals who did not need these rights. In two instances, officials did not know why the users had excessive permissions. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/middleburgh-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-115Village of Warsaw – Justice Court Operations (2021M-214)
… Determine whether the Village of Warsaw (Village) Justice Court (Court) collections were properly accounted for and … remitted fines and fees, they did not maintain accurate records and reports. The Justices and/or Court officials: Did … … Determine whether the Village of Warsaw Village Justice Court Court collections were properly accounted for and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/06/village-warsaw-justice-court-operations-2021m-214Kingston Housing Authority – Board Oversight (2020M-103)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board of Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of Kingston Housing Authority (Authority) operations. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of Authority operations. As a result: Budgets were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2021/02/05/kingston-housing-authority-board-oversight-2020m-103State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … providers each year rather than issue a formal request for proposal because the providers have a long history with … balance in the unemployment insurance reserve could pay for unemployment insurance costs for more than 27 years. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 88-23
… of construction company) -- Exceptions (no exception for emergency situations) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801(1)(b), … interest provisions of General Municipal Law, article 18 for contracts entered into in emergency situations. This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… examined, five contracted out with eight different vendors for some or all of their student transportation needs. Three … Drivers Were Subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing Drivers for Cornwall and West Irondequoit were all documented as … safety drills each school year. These drills are required for all students, not only those who consistently ride the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Alabama , Caledonia Fire Department , … transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … board did not provide adequate oversight of the treasurer, who was responsible for all financial duties. Caledonia Joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0English Language Learners Programs
… Commissioner of Education (Part 154) specifies standards for identifying and providing educational services to ELLs in … academically or not graduating from high school. For example: Seven of the nine (78%) school districts we … not have a program or an exemption from BE requirements for all required languages and grade levels. These nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsPlainedge Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-189)
… condition and extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds for the period July 1, 2015 through February 28, 2017. … has approximately 3,025 students. Projected expenditures for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $84.4 … by a total of more than $15 million (6 percent) for fiscal years 2013-14 through 2015-16. Appropriated fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/12/plainedge-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Amani Public Charter School , Holland Central School … and the Onteora Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … vacation time did not show beginning and ending balances of vacation time available. Holland Central School District – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsRidgeway Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-196)
… Background The Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Company is located in the Town of Ridgeway, in Orleans County. The Company is operated in accordance with … audit, but did not do so. The Company has not filed Form 990 with the IRS since 2008. The Treasurer does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/28/ridgeway-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (Delaware County) Auditors commended district officials for researching and implementing shared services with other … districts to achieve cost savings and maintain programs for students. For example, the board began sharing the superintendent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsSaranac Central School District – Tuition Billing and Collections (2023M-90)
… (District) officials properly billed and collected tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the … officials did not properly bill and collect tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the … $59,336 of tuition billed and did not bill $4,345 for tuition due. As a result, the District had not been paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-tuition-billing-and-collections-2023m-90Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-103)
… complete or accurate to ensure that assets were accounted for and protected from loss, theft, misuse and obsolescence. We selected 94 capital assets purchased for $247,918 and identified one or more exceptions for 49 capital assets purchased for $115,351 (two capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/15/orleansniagara-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-103Village of Ocean Beach – Credit Card Usage (2022M-206)
… paid during the audit period totaling $371,826 and found that 2,866 transactions totaling $356,610 (92 … $25,140 from an online retailer, $23,242 for furniture and appliances, $16,687 from warehouse clubs and grocery stores, $11,595 for television service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/06/30/village-ocean-beach-credit-card-usage-2022m-206City of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… Officials did not independently review the accruals for accuracy, increasing the risk that an improper payment … Commissioners did not provide the required oversight of salary payments. Key Recommendations Review the contents of … entirety, review payments made to former City employees for accuracy and legitimacy, and consult with the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Town of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Gorham (Town) officials made procurements in accordance … and good business practices. As a result, there is an increased risk that the Town paid more than necessary … officials did not seek competition when procuring any of these vendors. Two of these vendors lacked written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-procurement-2024m-7Rye City School District – Payroll (2024M-2)
… record or pay overtime. District officials did not budget for approximately $600,000 of incurred overtime, and … paid to 15 employees with the highest overtime charges for their positions for the audit period and reviewed all of their time records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/06/21/rye-city-school-district-payroll-2024m-2Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… operations is diminished. Officials did not solicit bids for five commodities totaling $197,266 or obtain the minimum required quotes for purchases totaling $80,360. The Board approved unsupported claims totaling $223,781 for payment. The Board approved 19 claims twice, resulting in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127Town of Bombay – Justice Court Operations (2015M-208)
… internal controls over the Court’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $640,000. Key Findings As of … not provide adequate oversight of the clerks responsible for receiving, recording and reporting cash receipts, and did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-bombay-justice-court-operations-2015m-208