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Opinion 93-12
… member) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Reimbursement for Expenses (travel expenses - spouse of school board member … even if board member has provided advance payment to school district. You ask whether a school district may … a conference. You state that the board member would pay to the district, prior to the incurrence of the expense, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… did not appropriately approve and document overtime for non-instructional employees. As a result, there is an … the Board of Education did not adopt written policies to ensure that all overtime hours worked were pre-approved, … In addition, officials did not maintain documentation to justify compensatory time earned. New Rochelle City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school audits were issued. Alden Central School District – Fuel Management (Erie, Genesee and Wyoming … who had access to the district’s fuel tanks. Avon Central School District – Financial Management (Monroe County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 2000 - 13
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY - Membership (eligibility to join second … §176-b(10): An individual who is a member of a volunteer fire company may not join a second company unless he or she … original company. You ask whether a member of a volunteer fire company of a fire district fire department who seeks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-13Syracuse City School District – Claims Audit Process (2016M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the claims auditing process for the period July 1, … In some instances, purchase orders are not issued prior to ordering goods or services. Key Recommendation Ensure that … officer generates and approves purchase orders prior to the District ordering goods and services that require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/21/syracuse-city-school-district-claims-audit-process-2016m-290Pelham Union Free School District – Reserve Funds (2015M-366)
… $67 million. Key Finding The retirement contribution reserve fund balance increased by more than $2.2 million from … that the excess funds in the retirement contribution reserve account are used to fund operations in a manner that … Pelham Union Free School District Reserve Funds 2015M366 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/pelham-union-free-school-district-reserve-funds-2015m-366Panama Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial … The Panama Central School District is located in the Towns of Busti, Harmony, North Harmony and Sherman in Chautauqua …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/02/panama-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-271Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-159)
… Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District is located in the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County. The District, which operates two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/greenburgh-graham-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016mErie County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-232)
… system of controls but did not document the system in a written policy. Key Recommendation Adopt written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/09/09/erie-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursementsCarthage-West Carthage Water Pollution Control Facility – Cash Disbursements (2015M-35)
… Background The Carthage-West Carthage Water Pollution Control Facility provides waste treatment to the Villages of … CarthageWest Carthage Water Pollution Control Facility Cash Disbursements 2015M35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2015/05/08/carthage-west-carthage-water-pollution-control-facility-cash-disbursementsTown of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s … January 1, 2011, to June 29, 2012. Background The Town of Prattsville is located in Greene County, and has a … Town of Prattsville Justice Court 2012M243 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … information on 140,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits-0Prattsburgh Central School District – Tax Collection (2016M-122)
… of our audit was to verify the accuracy of the District’s tax collection for the period July 1, 2014 through March 17, … $9.8 million. Key Finding The Board did not provide the Tax Collector with a warrant prior to the start of the tax collection process. Key Recommendation The Board should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/prattsburgh-central-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-122Gloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-81)
… is located in the City of Gloversville, Fulton County, and serves the approximately 19,200 residents of the … district public library from the State Board of Regents and is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Trustees. … to ensure that claims are adequately documented, audited and approved. Key Recommendation Establish a claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81Forestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… and application user accounts were not properly managed. In addition, sensitive information technology control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170Waterford Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Disbursements (2015M-78)
… June 1, 2013 through January 31, 2015. Background The Waterford Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer … that provides fire protection services to the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The Village also contracts with the Town of Waterford, Saratoga County, to provide services to portions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/06/19/waterford-volunteer-fire-department-cash-disbursements-2015mOperational Advisory No. 7
… Agency Contact Data Guidance: The purpose of this advisory is to request each Business Unit review the address and … or as BUs were established in the system. This information is used for many purposes during day-to-day operations … In an effort to ensure all financial correspondence is properly routed, OSC is coordinating an effort to update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/7-agency-contact-updateDeer Park Union Free School District – Bank Reconciliations (2016M-166)
… July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Deer Park Union Free School District is located in the Town … Deer Park Union Free School District Bank Reconciliations …
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 … in Oneida County. The Village Board (Board) is responsible for managing the Village’s operations. Results of Review … recommendations were implemented. The Board was unable to provide a reasonable explanation for taking no corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/10/13/village-remsen-audit-follow-2020m-119-f