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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits and examinations have been issued: Department of Taxation and Finance: Oversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program … years' AAVs to be incorrect, including those certified and communicated to local assessors during the audit period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsUrban Choice Charter School – Information Technology (2013M-53)
… the School’s IT system to ensure the School’s computerized data and assets are safeguarded from internal and external … policies and procedures related to remote access, data backup, computer security, and data breach. The Board has not adopted a disaster recovery plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/05/17/urban-choice-charter-school-information-technology-2013m-53Evans-Brant Central School District – Travel Expenditures and Reimbursements (2014M-194)
… students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year totaled approximately $53.3 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/03/evans-brant-central-school-district-travel-expenditures-andMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
Determine if the Board and District officials effectively managed the Districts financial condition
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsOperational Advisory No. 36
… using any carrier. Account 55203, Postage, now appears in the Supplies and Materials, Non-Personal Service budget … to reflect the proper classification and treatment in the Statewide Financial System. Account 55203 will not be available in SFY 2024-25 , and account code 55220 should be used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/36-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesNorth Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-167)
… the Town to provide fire protection services to the Town’s northern area and is governed by a seven member Board. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/09/05/north-queensbury-volunteer-fire-company-controls-overChenango Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-290)
… York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law and is located in the Town of Chenango in Broome County. The Company provides fire protection to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/chenango-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mYates County – County Clerk Cash Receipts (2015M-223)
… August 19, 2015. Background Yates County, which has a population of approximately 25,300, is governed by a … adequately segregated. Employees record some cash receipts in the accounting system under a generic user name. Key … safeguarded, accounted for and deposited intact and in a timely manner. Ensure that duties are segregated or that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/04/yates-county-county-clerk-cash-receipts-2015m-223New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… Determine whether District officials implemented a system to ensure that payroll was properly segregated and that … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165South Buffalo Charter School – Employee Compensation (2018M-1)
… July 1, 2015 through July 31, 2017. Background South Buffalo Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The School, which is governed by an … South Buffalo Charter School Employee Compensation 2018M1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/south-buffalo-charter-school-employee-compensation-2018m-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … County) The district did not establish adequate policies for procuring professional services. The district selected … $466,960, but could not provide documented evidence for how or why those vendors were selected. Iroquois Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSelected Travel Expenses
… travel status. In addition, the LIRR has a personal vehicle policy for mileage reimbursement when the employee is … LIRR officials did not perform any analysis for personal vehicle usage but they do perform a cost benefit analysis … analysis to ensure that personal vehicle use is in the best interest of the agency, as LIRR policy requires. Rent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims
… Generally, outpatient services are medical procedures that can be performed in the same day. Medicaid uses the All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/30/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claimsValley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… audit was to review the procedures used by the District to purchase goods and services that are subject to competitive … stating that the vendor is the only source for the given product and that such product cannot be obtained elsewhere. Obtain quotes for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2016M-335)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … Valley Stream Union Free School District #24 is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District, which operates three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/25/valley-stream-union-free-school-district-24-leave-accruals-and-separationEast Aurora Union Free School District – High School Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2016M-163)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board ensured that … Aurora Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Aurora, Colden and Elma in Erie County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-high-school-extra-classroomEast Aurora Union Free School District - Procurement (2023M-125)
… Did not request proposals within the last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91 percent of tested … retain documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/01/05/east-aurora-union-free-school-district-procurement-2023m-125Brighter Choice Charter School for Girls – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2023M-72)
… The Board and officials did not provide adequate oversight to ensure disbursements were adequately supported, properly … Principal with an abstract of invoices or a list of checks to document the review and approval. The Principal or other … designated official did not review cancelled check images to ensure only approved disbursements were made. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/09/22/brighter-choice-charter-school-girls-non-payroll-disbursements-2023m-72XVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… time to time, the GASB will issue statements prescribing new or revised accounting and financial reporting … This chapter will be updated as needed to reflect such additions or revisions in GAAP, as well as to reflect changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewCohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… Public Library is a municipal public library located in the City of Cohoes in Albany County. The Library, which serves approximately … The Board has not governed and operated the Library in accordance with its charter, its bylaws and the City code. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259