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Palmyra-Macedon Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-2)
… (NYSED). When tested, the average wireless Internet download speed was 232 Mbps, and the average ethernet cable Internet download speed was 564 Mbps. The District’s contracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
… As a result, 26 employees were underpaid a total of $9,214 in longevity for separations payments during our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-190)
… adequate network controls for nonstudent user accounts to help prevent unauthorized access. As a result, the District has an increased risk of unauthorized access to and use of the District network and potential loss of important data. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-userBolton Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-249)
… unappropriated fund balance at the end of 2017-18 was $2.7 million or 29 percent of 2018-19 appropriations, exceeding … budgets overestimated appropriations by more than $4.1 million or by almost 13 percent from 2015-16 through 2018-19. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/bolton-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-249Hoosic Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-238)
… actually be used to fund operations. Use surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers, such as funding … are necessary and reasonable and use excess amounts in accordance with applicable statutes and in a manner that benefits taxpayers. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/02/15/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-238Richfield Springs Central School District - Fixed Assets (2019M-140)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether fixed assets were … be located, 39 were not recorded in the master inventory list, 12 did not have asset tags and four had the incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/20/richfield-springs-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2019m-140Tuckahoe Common School District - Purchasing (2018M-228)
… the bidding threshold, and whether professionals were paid in accordance with Board-approved rates. Key Findings We … services exceed the Board-approved compensation in written agreements or Board resolutions. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-purchasing-2018m-228Montezuma Fire District No. 1 - Board Oversight (2018M-54)
… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of District operations to ensure financial activity was properly … and reporting and has not adequately monitored the District’s financial operations. Adequately monitored the … and procedures for financial recording and monitor the District’s financial operations. Review the Treasurer’s books …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/10/montezuma-fire-district-no-1-board-oversight-2018m-54Schenevus Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-83)
… adequately addressed the declining financial condition of the general and school lunch (cafeteria) funds. Key … percent) in 2016-17, and officials appropriated $300,000 of fund balance for 2017- 18 when only $226,400 was available. However, the Board has taken steps to increase the fund balance levels by not budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/schenevus-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-83Northern Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-51)
… have exceeded appropriations by a total $626,000 in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Additionally, the budgets are not structurally balanced and have used $1.5 million in appropriated fund balance to fund operations. Because of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-51Contract Advisory No. 24
… agencies to promote the benefits of Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments when negotiating discounts and contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/24-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesChurchill School and Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 2011. Background The Churchill School and Center consists of the Churchill School (Churchill), the Churchill Center … Education Law (Law), to children in kindergarten through 12th grade. Pursuant to the Law, schools such as Churchill … the expenses reported on their annual CFRs. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported expenses must comply with Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/27/churchill-school-and-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… assistant was arrested in March 2023 and pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor for petit larceny in February 2024. … board and officials did not adequately secure student data to help protect it from unauthorized access or develop an IT … result, there was an increased risk of unauthorized access to student personal, private and sensitive information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Justice Court Consolidation Process
… Approved Implement Plan to Establish Single Town Court -OR- Town Board Adopts Resolution: File … Referendum Joint Resolution Disapproved Current Justice Court Structure Continues -OR- Town Board Adopts Resolution: … on Notice Resolution/Petition Disapproved Current Justice Court Structure Continues -OR- Petition of Registered Voters: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-justice-court-consolidation-processOil Spill Fund
… Spill Compensation Fund The Oil Spill Fund protects our air, soil and water supplies from toxic petroleum spills. … The Oil Spill Fund protects our air soil and water supplies from toxic petroleum spills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/oil-spill-fundCopenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2021M-114)
… Objective Determine whether Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (Department) officials ensured that financial activity was … supported, and that money was safeguarded. Key Findings Department officials did not ensure that financial activity … Determine whether Copenhagen Volunteer Fire Department Inc Department officials ensured that financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2021/12/22/copenhagen-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesIrvington Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-89)
… District’s possession. These items included a desk, oven, stove, television and television studio equipment. 65 assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/irvington-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-89Grand Island Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-31)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Grand Island Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with … Officials did not post: Comprehensive budget-to-actual results in an easily accessible location. … Determine whether the Grand Island Central School District District used its resources to maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/grand-island-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-31South Glens Falls Central School District - Fund Balance (2018M-90)
… whether the District accurately reported fund balance and other related accounts, and whether fund balance was within the statutory limit. Key … accurately because encumbrances, accrued liabilities and accounts payable were overstated. Recalculated … whether the District accurately reported fund balance and other related accounts and whether fund balance was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/south-glens-falls-central-school-district-fund-balance-2018m-90Putnam Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2020M-27)
… general fund balance. Key Findings District officials need to improve budgeting practices to more effectively manage fund balance. Specifically, the … surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by 32.7 to 42.8 percentage points at the end of the last three fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/putnam-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-27