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Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… Determine whether District officials sought competition for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … Achievements The District generally complied with New York State General Municipal Law and has established … from 26 providers paid $1.08 million and found, except for minor exceptions which we discussed with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… remarks at New York City Financial Control Board’s annual meeting today: “New York City’s 2024 budget increased … remarks at New York City Financial Control Boards annual meeting today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 61
… Subject : Expedite Requests Guidance : The Office of The State Comptroller (OSC) has new guidance regarding … may request that BSE expedite our review and approval of vouchers to create a payment sooner than the standard … demonstrate to BSE that expediting the review and approval of vouchers will provide a significant, material benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/61-expedite-requestsResources for Local Officials
… Local Government Management Accounting Releases: Advisories … (TMA) American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Guidance: Guidance on Use of … Development Agency Information Legal Topics and Approvals Local Government Management Guides New Official Quick Start …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsAlbany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (2022M-165)
… Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls (School) Board of Trustees (Board) and officials ensured collections were … As a result, 113 collections totaling $914,291 (99 percent of total collections remitted to the business office) were … reports did not accurately report revenue, and the risk of loss, diversion or theft of School funds was increased. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/03/albany-leadership-charter-school-girls-cash-collections-2022m-165Fine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… fund operations each year and there was an increased risk for errors and irregularities . The Board of Fire … York State Town Law Section 181. Approve realistic budgets for 2019 through 2021 – appropriations were overestimated by … capital plans. Adequately audit claims prior to payment. For example, claims were approved without a quorum of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81East Irondequoit Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-18)
… members completed annual sexual harassment prevention training (SHP Training). Key Findings SHP Training was not provided to all … Board members. Of the 110 total individuals we tested (101 selected employees and all nine Board members), 15 employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/east-irondequoit-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-preventionNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… Christmas gifts that included, but were not limited to, gift cards, clothing, drones and video games. $10,853 for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not always make remittances in a timely manner. Coeymans Hollow Fire District – Board Oversight (Albany County) The … and approved. However, the board did not ensure the service contract with the Coeymans Hollow Volunteer Fire Corporation was adequate in addressing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Ellenville Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-18)
… 550 network user accounts that were no longer needed. Of the 550 unneeded accounts, 462 were not used to log into … District’s IT system in at least six months from the date of our test. Established written procedures for granting, … changing and disabling user access. Maintain a list of authorized user accounts and routinely evaluate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/ellenville-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-18Pine Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-35)
… fund balance to within the statutory limit and use excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-35Hoosick Falls Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-159)
… fund balance ranged between 5.9 and 9.8 percent of ensuing years’ appropriations, exceeding the 4 percent … limit. Key Recommendations Discontinue the practice of reducing unrestricted fund balance by making un-budgeted … year-end interfund transfers. Develop realistic estimates of appropriations. Adopt a written plan to use excess fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/06/hoosick-falls-central-school-district-financial-condition-managementWestfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… limit by more than $650,000 (4 percentage points) as of June 30, 2017. The Board appropriated fund balance not … operations and overestimated appropriations by a total of approximately $2.7 million (6 percent). The Board did not … to be overfunded. Key Recommendations Reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance to within the legal limit. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… or incorrectly reported. State Education Department: Unity House of Troy, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsLaSalle School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2011-S-40) Kids & the Training Institute, Inc.: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/lasalle-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… provider’s responsibilities and services to be provided. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State Police Plan
… any questions or suggestions you might have. Sincerely, Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), … important benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and services available to you, including: … public employment (death benefits). I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliBay Shore Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-212)
… before items were ordered and if competition was sought for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for 16 of 20 professional service providers paid approximately $1.42 million. Obtain quotes for goods and services for 19 purchases totaling $70,634, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/01/11/bay-shore-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-212Monticello Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2020M-2)
… from 2016-17 through 2018-19, helping result in $12.1 million in appropriated fund balance not being used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/10/monticello-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-2