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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… million in fund balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 that it did not use to fund operations because of generated … have not updated the multiyear financial plan since it was first developed in 2016. Yorkshire-Pioneer Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsVillage of Hobart - Board Oversight (2018M-88)
… compensating controls. It also did not conduct an audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and annual financial report. … that did not benefit taxpayers. A Trustee, as co-owner of a local hardware store, had a prohibited conflict of interest. 1 She received a direct or indirect monetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-hobart-board-oversight-2018m-88Webster Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-109)
… District officials appropriated nearly $28 million of fund balance (approximately $5.5 million each year) in the … trends or other known factors. Discontinue the practice of appropriating fund balance that is not needed or used to … District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/webster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-109City of Norwich – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-35)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 30 components identified in this report. City officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/02/07/city-norwich-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-35Town of Columbia – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-29)
… components in the parking lot, such as accessible parking with painted lines and access aisles. Two components at the … an accessible portion of the service counter and signs with raised lettering and Braille. One component each at the … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 13 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-columbia-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-29East Williston Union Free School District – Management of Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-171)
… to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … disabled. Most of these accounts should have been disabled in February 2021 when the District updated their network … Key Recommendation Periodically review user access for all network user accounts and disable user accounts when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/16/east-williston-union-free-school-district-management-nonstudent-networkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audit
… confidentially to officials. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the district‘s increased reliance on a remote learning … and administrative operations, protecting IT assets is critical. Find out how your government money is spent at … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audit-0Town of Springfield – Accounting Records and Reports (2020M-175)
… (Town) Supervisor maintained complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports. Key Findings The current Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records and reports. As a result, the … Springfields Town Supervisor maintained complete accurate and timely accounting records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/05/07/town-springfield-accounting-records-and-reports-2020m-175Town of Orange – Former Highway Superintendent’s Records (2019M-30)
… inaccurate claims to the New York State Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) that resulted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/16/town-orange-former-highway-superintendents-records-2019m-30Grand Island Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-31)
… Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. Ensure CAPs address responsibility and implementation dates of corrective action. District officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/grand-island-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-31Village of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… The Board did not: Know the Treasurer did not comply with water and sewer Village laws and codes resulting in … Approve or authorize anyone to approve billing adjustments for water and sewer bills nor require adjustments to be … the Treasurer’s office. Ensure the required annual audit is conducted. Village officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50City of Middletown - Information Technology (2018M-235)
… accounts have not been used in the last six months, 19 of these accounts were never used and one account was last … access to ensure City users cannot control all phases of a transaction. City officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/01/03/city-middletown-information-technology-2018m-235Patchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… 76 claims we reviewed that were paid in advance of audit, 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to … Key Recommendations Develop policies and procedures for banking activities and online purchases. Ensure that all … stamp and that bank account signature cards comply with Library policy. Establish and maintain a list of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Use of Vendor-Supported Technology
… in Erie and Niagara counties, including operation of the Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara International …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyDundee Central School District - Information Technology (2018M-74)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District Officials ensured District information … and computerized data were safeguarded. Key Findings The Board and District officials have not adopted adequate IT … our recommendations and indicated they are in the process of taking corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/dundee-central-school-district-information-technology-2018m-74Village of Spencer – Board Oversight (2017M-292)
… totaled approximately $328,000. Key Findings The Board does not adequately monitor financial operations. The Board does not audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-spencer-board-oversight-2017m-292CUNY Bulletin No. CU-770
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefit rate changes. … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefit rate changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-770-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changes2023 Financial Condition Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… These include unexpected costs to support an influx of migrants seeking asylum and significant reductions to … this Report This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial condition of New York State. It presents selected financial, economic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcrTravel Advisory No. 14
… Questions & Voucher Denial Codes Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following sections in Chapter XII of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter/Section Name … additional information or documentation during the review of an expense report, the traveler’s supervisor and/or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/14-gfo-updates-responding-audit-questions-voucher-denial-codes