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DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… for school districts will be capped at 1.81 percent for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, down from a 2 percent cap in each of the two previous years, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “As the levy growth rate dips below 2 percent, school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentWest Niles Fire Company – Financial Activities (2017M-205)
… January 1, 2016 through July 26, 2017. Background The West Niles Fire Company is a not-for-profit organization, … West Niles Fire Company Financial Activities 2017M205 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/05/west-niles-fire-company-financial-activities-2017m-205Marion Central School District – Tuition Reimbursements (2016M-11)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s tuition reimbursements and … no final review is performed before payment is made to the employee. The District’s written employment separation process procedures do not contain steps to verify that employees have fulfilled any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/08/marion-central-school-district-tuition-reimbursements-2016m-11Tonawanda Housing Authority – Housing Occupancy and Information Technology (2016M-381)
… Board. The Board has not ensured the maximum occupancy of tenant housing units to qualified applicants. The Authority’s … infections. The Authority’s electronic data processing policy fails to address several key IT areas, including … removed. Adopt and enforce a computer and Internet use policy that defines appropriate and prohibited activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/05/25/tonawanda-housing-authority-housing-occupancy-and-information-technologyByron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls related to online banking and information technology for the period July … $21.3 million. Key Findings The District unnecessarily has online banking access for all if its bank accounts. District … names, passwords and secured token devices used to access online banking and do not consistently erase the browser …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… For the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and … districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2%. School districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the three calendar years ended Dec. 31, 2013, Easter Seals NY claimed $688,543 in ineligible costs for its rate-based … been partially implemented. Department of Transportation (DOT): Railroad Bridge Inspection Program (Follow Up) … audit report issued in December 2013 determined that DOT was not sufficiently monitoring whether the railroads …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0More About This Retirement Plan – State University Police Plan
… publication is a general summary of membership benefits, rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/more-about-retirement-planCincinnatus Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-49)
… Its general fund budget for the 2014 fiscal year totals $233,379. Key Findings The Board did not adopt an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/25/cincinnatus-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-49Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected … County is located in western New York State and has a population of approximately 42,000. The County is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Broome County – Information Technology (2013M-351)
Broome County Information Technology 2013M351
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/05/09/broome-county-information-technology-2013m-351Elmsford Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2017M-147)
… fixed assets with values that exceed the threshold have a tag affixed identifying them as District property. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/elmsford-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2017m-147Voorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… adequately supported and approved prior to disbursing ECA funds. Ensure that student treasurers maintain independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mBrookfield Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2018M-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether claims were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/brookfield-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-6Tapestry Charter School – Procurement (2017M-203)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether School officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services for the period July 1, 2015 through July 26, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/01/12/tapestry-charter-school-procurement-2017m-203North Rose-Wolcott Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-22)
… January 4, 2016. Background The North Rose-Wolcott Central School District is located in the Towns of Butler, Huron, … North RoseWolcott Central School District Financial Management 2016M22 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/north-rose-wolcott-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-22Locust Valley Central School District – Competitive Quotes (2016M-131)
… The Locust Valley Central School District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/locust-valley-central-school-district-competitive-quotes-2016m-131Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District – Employee Leave Accruals (2013M-253)
… was to determine if the District has properly accounted for employee leave accruals for the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $53.5 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/oyster-bay-east-norwich-central-school-district-employee-leave-accrualsHauppauge Union Free School District – Overtime (2016M-70)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s use of overtime … Free School District is located in the Towns of Islip and Smithtown in Suffolk County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/hauppauge-union-free-school-district-overtime-2016m-70Canastota Central School District – Payroll (2016M-56)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine payroll for the period July 1, 2014 through June … agreement provisions and paid $6,962 for unused vacation to the former Superintendent that was not provided for in the … the separation overpayments and take action within the law to recover those funds, evaluate the eligibility review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/canastota-central-school-district-payroll-2016m-56