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Mount Morris Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-131)
… not ensure claims had adequate supporting documentation for her review prior to approval. We reviewed 89 claims … and found 86 claims did not contain adequate documentation for the claims auditor to perform a proper audit. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/mount-morris-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-131Palmyra-Macedon Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-2)
… of 100 Megabits per second (Mbps) per 1,000 students, as guided by New York State Education Department (NYSED). When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration in honor of the rich and diverse history and culture of the Caribbean, and recognize Caribbean Americans who … The live stream has ended, but you can watch a replay of the event below. 2022 Honorees Michèle Voltaire Marcelin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022Bradford Central School District – Claims Auditor (2022M-157)
… a proper audit. The claims auditor, who is an employee of the Greater Southern Tier Board of Cooperative Educational Services (GST BOCES), … claims auditor’s objectivity and independence. The Board of Education (Board) should have audited these claims. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/06/bradford-central-school-district-claims-auditor-2022m-157Hudson City School District – Information Technology (2020M-157)
… IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT … plan, and provide periodic IT security awareness training to all employees who use IT resources. Develop written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/hudson-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-157Richfield Springs Central School District - Fixed Assets (2019M-140)
… policies were not comprehensive or being followed. Out of 206 fixed assets reviewed, 64 were unable to be located, … tags and four had the incorrect asset tag numbers. Out of 158 fixed assets listed as being disposed, 143 lacked … update policies to include proper sanitation and disposal of electronic devices. Ensure inventory records are accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/20/richfield-springs-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2019m-140Hendrick Hudson Central School District - Financial Condition (2019M-24)
… shut down beginning in 2020 with a potential revenue loss of over 30 percent to the District within five years. … have been implemented and the Board engaged the services of a third-party consultant to prepare a report on the effects of the revenue loss and measures to take. According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hendrick-hudson-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-24Northern Adirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-51)
… and District officials effectively manage the District’s financial condition. Key Findings Expenditures have exceeded … the end of 2018-19. The Board has not adopted a multiyear financial plan or a plan to address the declining fund … modifications as needed. Develop a comprehensive multiyear financial plan that addresses the declining fund balance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/25/northern-adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-51Changing Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… employees in this situation contact us before accepting the new position to be sure they understand the consequences to their NYSLRS membership For example, ERS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… certain significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2020-21 adopted budget are not reasonable and other … was authorized to adopt a budget that included a levy in excess of the tax levy limit. Find out how your government … spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsIslip Fire District – Capital Assets (2020M-3)
… asset inventory is maintained and District assets have a tag affixed identifying them as District properties. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-capital-assets-2020m-3Hudson City School District – Grant Administration (2013M-324)
… of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over grant administration for the period July 1, 2011 through May … District officials need to improve internal controls over grant programs. The District expended more than $79,400 on grant-related expenditures that either were not approved, not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/07/hudson-city-school-district-grant-administration-2013m-324Shenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
… Key Recommendations Establish written procedures to ensure longevity payments for employees leaving District service are calculated according to the terms of the CBAs. Ensure CBAs include language for … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working with my office to fight … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli Testifies Before U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity & Inclusion
… their less diverse peers. When they develop a culture of equity and belonging, companies are better positioned to … long-term returns. Background DiNapoli is the trustee of the estimated $247.7 billion New York State Common … racial equity issues, and championed greater inclusion of people with disabilities. DiNapoli has directed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-testifies-us-house-committee-financial-services-subcommittee-diversity-inclusionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audit. Of the nine audit recommendations auditors made, two were implemented, two were partially implemented and five recommendations were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLeake and Watts Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Leake and Watts … Leake and Watts (which, in 2018, changed its name to Rising Ground) is an SED-approved, not-for-profit special … and Watts provides preschool special education services to children with learning disabilities who are between three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/leake-and-watts-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… due in September, which will provide a better indication of how current economic conditions are influencing tax collections this year." Through the end of August, All Funds receipts totaled $60.8 billion, an … from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportThe New Interdisciplinary School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with disabilities who are between three and five years of age. NIS is reimbursed for preschool special education … $83,192 in personal service costs, which consisted of $76,277 in improperly allocated salaries and fringe … in other than personal service costs, which consisted of $30,978 in unsupported consulting costs, $3,826 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/new-interdisciplinary-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1313
… enrollees with an election date greater than 3/31/12 and agency responsibility regarding new enrollment into the Optional Retirement Plan (7Z TIAA/CREF) Affected … records at a later date. OSC Actions The Benefit Plans and the narrative descriptions are below. Note: The variable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1313-tier-6-tiaa-retirement-contribution-rate-changes