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Mexico Academy Central School District – Procurement (2023M-75)
… services from seven vendors totaling $640,880 out of the eight vendors reviewed totaling $661,880. Obtain written quotes for the purchase of like-kind items from three vendors totaling $17,762 and … justify they used a sole source provider for the purchase of goods and services totaling $54,045 from nine vendors. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/25/mexico-academy-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-75Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-67)
… the Hamlin Morton Walker Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials effectively … fund balance declined by $676,641 (66 percent). As of December 31, 2022, unrestricted fund balance was $34,092, which was less than 4 percent of the 2023 appropriations. The Board did not adopt realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/08/18/hamlin-morton-walker-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-67Brocton Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-44)
… the Brocton Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … budgetary appropriations by an annual average of $1 . 3 million (8 percent) and allowed surplus fund balance to exceed the statutory limit as of June 30, 2022 by 7 percentage points or $1 . 2 million . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/04/brocton-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-44William Floyd Union Free School District – Check Signing and Online Banking (2022M-192)
… Floyd Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials ensured check … to checks without overseeing the check signing process; of the 364 checks reviewed, 353 checks totaling $6.7 million … Key Recommendations Ensure the Treasurer maintains control of her electronic check signature at all times. Designate a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/03/william-floyd-union-free-school-district-check-signing-and-online-bankingCandor Central School District – Separation Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-21)
… were accurate, supported and approved. Due to the lack of oversight, we found: Eight employees, including the former Superintendent of Schools (Superintendent) and former payroll clerk, were … those funds. Establish comprehensive written procedures for processing and monitoring separation payments and leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/20/candor-central-school-district-separation-payments-and-leave-accrualsPrimary Hall Preparatory Charter School – Debit Cards (2024M-159)
… the use of debit cards. School officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/01/16/primary-hall-preparatory-charter-school-debit-cards-2024m-159X.4 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… record is correct to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions, including purchase orders and payments. … Vendors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of certain information on their vendor record, including … - Vendor Certifications ). Information on the summary tab of the vendor record is populated by data on the remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4-overviewSomers Central School District – User Accounts and Software Updates (2021M-153)
… technology (IT) contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Consequently, in the event of a system disruption due to a disaster, ransomware attack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/somers-central-school-district-user-accounts-and-software-updates-2021mSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Local Development Corporation (LDC) officials ensured disbursements were properly authorized, supported and for valid purposes. Key Findings Although the tested … Determine whether the St Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency Local Development Corporation LDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationHaldane Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-32)
… financial information was not posted, causing a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/haldane-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-32York Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-35)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/york-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-35Lake Pleasant Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-36)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-36Cortland County - Financial Management and Reporting (2019M-162)
… The Legislature: Failed to address extended vacancies in key financial positions. Failed to address deficiencies identified in previous audits and will pay at least $428,800 to several … accounting records. Did not have policies and procedures in place to receive or ensure others received critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/11/27/cortland-county-financial-management-and-reporting-2019m-162State Authority Contract Approval, Reporting and Filing
… review and approval, or filing. For a full description of the contract submission process, read the State Authority … year. These annual reports are due 30 days before the end of the authority’s current fiscal year. Authorities must also … User Demo (14 minutes) Enroll New Users Resources Title 2 of NYCRR Part 206 Public Authorities Law Section 2879–a The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-contract-approval-reporting-and-filingeLearning Videos and Resources
… Resources from this Video NYS Abandoned Property Law Rules of Jurisdiction Industry Handbooks Voluntary Compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/elearning-videos-and-resourcesBenefits
… The Office of the State Comptroller offers competitive salaries and … while maintaining work-life balance. A Full-Range of Insurance Options Comprehensive health, dental and vision … employer-sponsored group health insurance, to opt-out of their insurance coverage in exchange for an incentive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/benefitsAudits
… The Office of the State Comptroller audits State and local governments … to promote the common good. We provide two versions of our audits: a concise summary called the Taxpayers’ Guides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/auditsIX.12 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… on this Federal statute, can be found in the following links: https://fiscal.treasury.gov/cmia/ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix12-overviewEliminate Notary Requirement on Membership Application
… 2015-2016: Signed into law on July 21, 2016 as Chapter 123 of the Laws of 2016 – A.9348 (Abbate) – Eliminates the requirement that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/eliminate-notary-requirement-membership-applicationNew York Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. For purposes of this report, these programs are collectively referred to … served about 415 students. The New York City Department of Education (DoE) refers students to NYCCD based on clinical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/new-york-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual