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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… (BOCES) officials did not properly monitor and account for fixed assets. Thirty-two of the assets tested and valued at $64,300 were not properly accounted for. Auditors found that 28 assets (computers, electrostatic … had incorrect or no location noted on the inventory list. A color copier and refrigerator with a combined purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Bath Central School District - Online Banking (2018M-79)
… Objective Determine whether District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings Officials lacked adequate bank agreements for online banking transactions. The Board did not adopt an online banking policy and officials did not develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/bath-central-school-district-online-banking-2018m-79Vendor File Advisory No. 6
… Subject: GFO Update - Vendor Designations Guidance: The Office of the … GFO Update Vendor Designations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsOperational Advisory No. 26
… : Updating Agency Contact Information Reference : Guide to Financial Operations (GFO): Chapter XIV.15 – Updating … audit and operational purposes. The OOO requires agencies to keep the OSC Online Contact System current by updating … change and verifying contact information every six months to ensure it is accurate. It is important for agency contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/26-updating-agency-contactsXI.11.A Agency Contracts, Non-Personal Service and Capital Spending Controls – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… New York State Division of the Budget (DOB) Bulletin B-1184, titled Agency Contracts, … New York State Division of the Budget Bulletin B1184 titled Agency Contracts NonPersonal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11a-agency-contracts-non-personal-service-and-capital-spending-controlsChili Public Library – Board Oversight (2015M-130)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of Library operations for the … the Town of Chili in Monroe County and provides services to approximately 28,600 residents. The Library is governed by … audit of claims from the private funds account prior to their payment. Key Recommendation Audit and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/14/chili-public-library-board-oversight-2015m-130Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority – Payroll (2014M-223)
… of our audit was to assess the Authority’s payroll process for the period April 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background … Board of Commissioners. Operating expenditures for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014 totaled … $9.1 million. Key Findings Officials have designed and implemented appropriate procedures establishing employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2014/09/12/schenectady-municipal-housing-authority-payroll-2014m-223Putnam Central School District – Budgeting (2015M-243)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s budgeting process for the period … five-member Board of Education, operates one school for 20 students from kindergarten through sixth grade, after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/putnam-central-school-district-budgeting-2015m-243Jericho Water District – Water Use Charges (2013M-395)
… Background The Jericho Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County. The District covers a 37-square-mile area and serves a population of about 58,000. An elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/02/28/jericho-water-district-water-use-charges-2013m-395Village of West Hampton Dunes – Financial Operations (2013M-390)
… is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 55. The Village is … fund expenditures reported for fiscal years 2011-12 and 2012-13 were $1,337,445 and $1,469,736, respectively. Key Findings Over the last four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-west-hampton-dunes-financial-operations-2013m-390City of Yonkers – Information Technology (2017M-86)
City of Yonkers Information Technology 2017M86
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/08/11/city-yonkers-information-technology-2017m-86Rhinecliff Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-154)
… whether the Rhinecliff Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight of District financial activities. Key Findings The Board did not adequately provide oversight of financial operations. As a result, the Board hindered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/16/rhinecliff-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-154Schoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through July 8, 2013. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $21 million. Key Finding … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures based on contractual and historical data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263Montauk Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-168)
… and capital plans. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds to fund one-time expenditures, fund needed reserves and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/montauk-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-168Schroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)
… through July 31, 2013. Background The Schroon Lake Central School District is located in the Towns of Schroon Lake and … Schroon Lake Central School District Financial Condition 2014M145 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145Farmingdale Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … that appropriated a total of $28 million in fund balance to finance operations. However, because they underestimated … in the appropriation of fund balance that will not be used to fund District operations. Reduce the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-235Copenhagen Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-142)
… The Copenhagen Central School District is located in the Towns of Champion, Rutland and Watertown in Jefferson County and the Towns of Denmark, Harrisburg and Pinckney in Lewis County. The District, which operates one school with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/copenhagen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-142Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… effectively managed the financial condition of the water and sewer funds. Key Findings The Board did not … effectively manage the Town’s financial condition of the water and sewer funds. The Board did not monitor and amend the budgets as necessary. The water fund had a negative unassigned fund balance since 2016. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Opinion 2000-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of (joint … TOWNS -- Fire Districts and Fire Protection (participation in establishment of joint fire district) TOWN LAW §189-a; VILLAGE LAW §22-2210: In the case of the proposed formation of a joint fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21City of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… 31, 2012. Background The City of Glens Falls is located in Warren County and has approximately 14,700 residents. The … amendments. Although we do not consider the City to be in fiscal stress at this time, the low levels of unexpended surplus funds in the general fund and declining balances in the water and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150