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Lynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
… whether the purchases were a prudent and economical use of taxpayer money, and in the District’s best interest. For … purchases are adequately supported and have no possibility of competition. Obtain and review necessary and sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/lynbrook-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-17Putnam Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-154)
… risk of unauthorized use or access that could result in important data loss and a serious interruption in operations. Officials did not: Adopt an adequate password … permissions, to be used for non-administrative activities. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/putnam-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2021m-154Three Village Central School District – Financial Operations (2021M-141)
… and approval prior to payment. At least $37.9 million in claims were not reviewed or approved, as required, prior to payment. Ensure $43 million in claims are processed through the normal accounts payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/three-village-central-school-district-financial-operations-2021m-141Franklin County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-13)
… to enforce and monitor restitution obligations. 16 of the 30 restitution orders we reviewed had uncollected … make reasonable efforts to locate victims promptly. None of the 26 outstanding checks totaling $2,918 were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/franklin-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-13Islip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
… Key Findings The Board: Made an inappropriate payment for medical expenditures totaling $21,000. Approved payment for … recovering the $21,000 that was inappropriately paid for medical expenditures. Ensure all gas and general credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/02/05/islip-fire-district-disbursements-2020m-9Penfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
… analysis for the District’s land purchase inclusive of State transportation aid, route times, etc., that totaled … or documentation for how they negotiated the price of the parcel, which was between $1,500 and $10,200 higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/21/penfield-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-76Baldwinsville Central School District – Fuel Inventory (2022M-106)
… officials cannot account for at least 1,358 gallons of fuel purchased or assure taxpayers fuel was only used for … and periodically reconcile the records with the amount of fuel in the tanks. Review fuel usage reports for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/14/baldwinsville-central-school-district-fuel-inventory-2022m-106Little Flower Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (2022M-78)
… and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not ensure … June 26, 2018. Poor fixed asset controls and the lack of regular inventory checks contributed to: 231 assets that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/little-flower-union-free-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-78Minisink Valley Central School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-80)
… any eligible claims for reimbursement. Except as specified in Appendix B, District officials agreed with our … action. Appendix C includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/minisink-valley-central-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-80Cohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
… services provided. Ensure, session notes are entered in the billing system in a timely manner. Ensure billing reports are reviewed every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/cohoes-city-school-district-medicaid-reimbursements-2022m-107Loan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… to the Loan/Service Credit Purchase (SCP) Deduction page in Retirement Online, which will list the amount to be … page and view loan deductions for your employees: Sign in to Retirement Online . From your Account Homepage, click …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsOtselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. Out of nine purchases under the competitive bidding threshold … for a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of ice melt ($10,845) and information technology equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58Mount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… Ensure purchases are made using a competitive process in accordance with the policy and procedures and adequate … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Shelter Island Union Free School District - Fund Balance (2020M-23)
… used to fund operations during this time. The unemployment insurance reserve was overfunded and the employee benefit … needed or used to fund operations. Review the unemployment insurance reserve and determine whether the balance is … identify when each is expected to be implemented by. 1 The Business Leader position is again vacant as of November 8, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/24/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-fund-balance-2020m-23Newburgh Enlarged City School District - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-169)
… Key Findings Appropriations were overestimated resulting in an operating surplus of $18.8 million in 2015-16. Reserves were not used as intended and were … monitor the electronic devices inventory resulting in items not being recorded. In addition, sensitive IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-andIslip Fire District – Financial Condition (2020M-25)
… plan for the funding of and spending from reserves. In addition, the Board transferred unavailable funds to its … from reserves totaling $841,477 that were not included in the budgets. Key Recommendations Review financial reports … that addresses the level of fund balance to be maintained in the operating fund. In addition, adopt a multiyear capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/22/islip-fire-district-financial-condition-2020m-25Greenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… during our audit period, the District does not have a comprehensive policy or procedures to safeguard fixed … asset including purchase date, purchase price, date placed in service and useful life. As a result, officials were not aware that equipment in their possession could have been sold or traded in to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223Archived Publications
… - 9/27/2017 Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for School Districts: Four-Year Review - 1/25/2017 Fiscal Stress … Three-Year Review - 9/27/2016 Three Years of School District Fiscal Stress Results: School Years 2012-13 … - 1/29/15 Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for 2013 Calendar Year Entities - 9/24/14 Fiscal Stress Monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/archived-publicationsOrchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… fund balance that was not used. Also, the balances in three reserves were excessive. Despite budgetary surpluses … Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollChallenging a Determination – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 20 and 25Year Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 384 384d and 384e …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/challenging-determination