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Buffalo City School District – Special Education and Grant Administration (2017M-73)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s process for claiming Excess Cost Aid … nonresident tuition for special education services and to review the grant administration procedures for the period … purchases or rentals in the calculation of costs to claim Excess Cost Aid. Key Recommendations Bill school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/30/buffalo-city-school-district-special-education-and-grant-administrationEast Rochester Union Free School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-97)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial management for the period … the amount of available unrestricted fund balance. As a result, unrestricted fund balance was actually 6.3 percent … analysis. Ensure that year-end encumbrances relate to the fiscal year that they are recorded in and avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/east-rochester-union-free-school-district-financial-management-andBelleville-Henderson Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-46)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … included appropriated fund balance that was not needed as a funding source because the Board and District officials … Board has not developed a written plan that communicates to taxpayers the optimal funding levels or conditions under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-46Letchworth Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-332)
… Genesee Falls, Pike, Warsaw and Wethersfield in Wyoming County. The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. The District’s budgeted general fund … and transfer excess balances in compliance with statutory requirements. Develop a plan for the use of the excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/31/letchworth-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-332Village of Painted Post – Board Oversight (2017M-92)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of Village activities for … is located in the Town of Erwin in Steuben County and has a population of approximately 1,800. The Village is governed … Review the Treasurer’s monthly reports and use them to monitor actual results against the adopted budget. Perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/08/11/village-painted-post-board-oversight-2017m-92Genesee Valley Central School District – Reserve Accounts and Extra-Classroom Activities (2014M-56)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate reserve fund management practices and internal … than $4.3 million, the District’s preliminary plan failed to include a clear and detailed rationale for maintaining the reserve, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/27/genesee-valley-central-school-district-reserve-accounts-and-extraState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. Further, the board has not adopted … and implementing shared services with other districts to achieve cost savings and maintain programs for students. … Auditors reviewed payroll payments totaling $4.7 million to 151 employees and found almost $418,000 in payments were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOversight of Public Water Systems (2017-S-45) - Supplemental Maps of Unregulated Contaminants
… Oversight of Public Water Systems (2017-S-45) Supplemental Maps of … Oversight of Public Water Systems 2017S45 Supplemental Maps of Unregulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/oversight-public-water-systems-2017-s-45-supplemental-maps-unregulated-contaminantsVolunteer Firefighters – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… General Municipal Law 12 authorizes the governing board of a municipal corporation or fire district to provide for reimbursement for registration fees up to a maximum of $50, as well as actual and necessary expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/volunteer-firefightersXVI.3.G Legal Compliance – XVI. Financial Reporting
… of legal and contractual provisions that could have a material impact on the combined financial statements. Where … should be presented in the ACFR as may be necessary to report legal compliance responsibilities and accountabilities. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/12/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3g-legal-complianceOSC's Online Government Accounting Schools
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/oscs-online-government-accounting-schoolsOperational Advisory No. 15
… various Sections in Chapter VII, Section 10 of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding Cash Advances. Chapter VII … Appropriated Loan Receivables Section 10 – Cash Advances A – Cash Advance Overview B – Establishing and Increasing a … a Cash Advance For specifics, please visit the Guide to Financial Operations , Chapter VII, Section 10 . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/15-gfo-update-cash-advancesTown of Fayette - Long-Term Planning and Information Technology (2019M-234)
… comprehensive long-term financial and capital plans for a three- to five-year period. Develop and implement written IT … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/01/town-fayette-long-term-planning-and-information-technology-2019m-234Bemus Point Central School District - Capital Projects (2019M-212)
… officials could have presented the capital project to the voters in a more transparent manner. The Board did not approve change … Present the capital project plan transparently to voters. Properly approve all change orders and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-capital-projects-2019m-212Pittsford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-129)
… did not ensure: Payroll certifications were completed in a timely manner. Payroll process inefficiencies were … and corrected. Key Recommendations Certify payrolls prior to the distribution of paychecks and processing of direct … and indicated they have initiated or planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/pittsford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-129City of Peekskill – Financial Condition (2014M-105)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s financial condition to determine if City officials were effectively managing the … City of Peekskill is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately 23,600. It is governed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/06/20/city-peekskill-financial-condition-2014m-105Deer Park Union Free School District – Bank Reconciliations (2016M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine bank reconciliations for the period July 1, 2014 … ensured that bank reconciliations were properly prepared to safeguard District assets. Key Recommendations There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/deer-park-union-free-school-district-bank-reconciliations-2016m-166Village of Remsen Audit Follow Up – 2020M-119-F
… – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress in implementing our … recommendations were implemented. The Board was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for taking no corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/10/13/village-remsen-audit-follow-2020m-119-fCortland Housing Authority – Financial Condition (2015M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Authority’s financial condition for the period … City of Cortland in Cortland County and was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified individuals. The Authority is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Operating expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/23/cortland-housing-authority-financial-condition-2015m-205Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2018M-148)
… still eligible for coverage. Key Recommendations Establish a process to periodically monitor the status of all retirees and their … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/21/plainview-old-bethpage-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance