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Pembroke Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2023M-136)
… As a result, collections were not recorded and deposited in a timely manner, and unsupported disbursements were … One club advisor did not deposit more than $3,500 in club fundraising activities until our audit began, which … Ensure that all ECA activity is performed and recorded in compliance with the Board-adopted policy. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/04/19/pembroke-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2023m-136Town of Pittsfield – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-80)
… limited. The Supervisor did not: Properly record revenues in the accounting system, prepare bank reconciliations or … by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 30. In addition, the 2022 AFR was inaccurate. Provide the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/27/town-pittsfield-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-80Rhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Rhinecliff Fire … adequate oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not adequately provide oversight … Develop and adopt written multiyear financial and capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-64)
… the statutory limit on surplus fund balance and can result in taxpayers being taxed more than necessary. Specifically, … Maintain reserves at reasonable levels. Except as noted in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/09/27/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-64Town of Gorham – Budgeting (2023M-181)
… Use historical trends and/or other known factors to develop and adopt annual budgets that contain more … revenue and expenditure estimates. Develop a plan to reduce the amounts of excessive unrestricted fund balance … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/28/town-gorham-budgeting-2023m-181Brockport Central School District - Financial Management (2023M-107)
… through 2021- 22 fiscal years: The approved budgets made it appear as though the Board needed to appropriate fund balance and reserves and increase real property taxes by 13 percent to close projected budget gaps. However, the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/12/brockport-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-107Village of Penn Yan – Water Treatment Plant Overtime (2025M-6)
… Penn Yan (Village) officials properly approved, monitored and controlled overtime costs of water treatment plant (WTP) … been unnecessarily burdened with unneeded overtime costs and higher pension costs associated with pensionable overtime … costs totaling $338,108, which annually ranged between 28 and 32 percent of the total wages paid of approximately $1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/25/village-penn-yan-water-treatment-plant-overtime-2025m-6Sagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… balance. Key Findings Unrestricted fund balance increased to $1.04 million as of June 30, 2017, or 61 percent of the … historical trends or other known factors. Review reserves to determine whether the balances restricted are necessary … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53Forms and Templates
… Analysis of Monthly Cash Receipts and Disbursements [pdf] Analysis of Monthly Disbursements and Debt Services … Charter Template [pdf] BOCES Annual Report Certification Form [pdf] Conflict of Interest Poster [pdf] Debt Statements: … Guidance for School Districts Seeking Audit Services [pdf] Download a Microsoft Word sample template [doc] for an RFP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesCity of Watervliet – Financial Condition (2017M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Council adopted realistic budgets … through June 30, 2017. Background The City of Watervliet is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 10,250. The City is governed by an elected three-member City Council. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/02/09/city-watervliet-financial-condition-2017m-230State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, village officials charged $12,000 in late fees that were not authorized by the contract or contract amendment. East Meredith Rural Fire District – Financial Activities (Delaware County) The board … inappropriate transactions. Town of Friendship – Justice Court Operations (Allegany County) Although the justices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli's Statement on Gov. Cuomo's State of the State
… “Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State message outlined a strong agenda for New York as we navigate through unprecedented challenges. I commend the … Gov Cuomos State of the State message outlined a strong agenda for New York as we navigate through unprecedented challenges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapolis-statement-gov-cuomos-state-stateRetroactive Payments – Legacy Reporting
… You must inform NYSLRS of any retroactive payments paid to members who already are receiving retirement benefits or … covered by the retroactive payment. Send your letter to the Recalculation Unit in our Benefit Calculation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/retroactive-paymentsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 54
… Update - Voucher Mass Approval functionality available for lease vouchers Reference: Guide to Financial Operations … reconciliation vouchers, vouchers built using the Accounts Payable (AP) Mass Upload Tool, and lease vouchers created in the Real Estate Management (REM) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/54-voucher-mass-approvalComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… than personal service costs that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. The disallowances included $26,754 for consultant services and $1,422 in various other costs that … reported, or not properly documented. Tuition Assistance Program: State Financial Aid at Barnard College (2015-T-1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School & Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. … Village of Stamford – Claims Audit (Delaware County) The board did not effectively audit claims prior to payment. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District – Financial Management (Allegany County) Auditors compared budgeted appropriations and … services were rendered in accordance with the contract. Madison Central School District – Reserves and Debt Service Fund (Madison County) Three reserve funds totaling $1.3 million as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSpencer-Van Etten Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-155)
… have generally taken adequate steps towards helping to ensure computerized data was safeguarded through managing … and audit recommendations were communicated confidentially to officials. District officials agreed with our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/spencer-van-etten-central-school-district-information-technology-2021mFayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-115)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for procurement of professional services. Audit Results With … minor exceptions, District officials sought competition for professional services. Key Recommendation Continue to review and update the request for proposal (RFP) timetable and ensure all professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-professional-services-2020mGeneva City School District - Reserves (2018M-51)
Geneva City School District Reserves 2018M51
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/22/geneva-city-school-district-reserves-2018m-51