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St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation – Disbursements (2021M-174)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Local Development Corporation … period ($200,000 annually) to the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) without a written … Determine whether the St Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency Local Development Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/01/21/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-and-local-development-corporationMonticello Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2020M-2)
… $12.1 million in appropriated fund balance not being used to finance operations. The District’s recalculated surplus … limit each of the last three fiscal years by 12.3 to 16.3 percentage points. As of June 30, 2019, the District … and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Review debt service and reserve funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/10/monticello-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2020m-2Chappaqua Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-193)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … maintained fiscal stability. Key Recommendation Continue to monitor the District’s financial condition and maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/09/chappaqua-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-193Accounts Payable Advisory No. 48
… on a voucher when paying a single payment vendor in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). The use of a standard format results in time saving and processing efficiencies for the State. … of locating claimants’ property and expedites the claim process. See the Guide to Financial Operations , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/48-paying-single-payment-vendorTiconderoga Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-182)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … supporting documentation. Key Recommendations Implement a review of the preparation, submission and receipt of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/ticonderoga-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-extraMargaretville Central School District – Fund Balance (2015M-55)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2013 through October 20, 2014. … The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were $10.8 million. Key Findings … Board continually adopted budgets that included tax levy increases that were not necessary. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/margaretville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2015m-55Amagansett Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-91)
… September 30, 2013. Background The Amagansett Union Free School District is located in the Town of East Hampton … Amagansett Union Free School District Financial Condition 2014M91 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/03/amagansett-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-91Greenport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-203)
… March 31, 2014. Background The Greenport Union Free School District is located in the Village of Greenport in … five-member Board of Education. The District operates one school with approximately 645 students. Budgeted general fund … Greenport Union Free School District Financial Condition 2014M203 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/09/05/greenport-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-203Marcellus Central School District – Procurement (2016M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the … of Camillus, Marcellus, Onondaga, Otisco, Skaneateles and Spafford in Onondaga County. The District, which operates … $98,837 without obtaining three quotes as required, and District officials did not always retain the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/marcellus-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-230Clyde-Savannah Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-338)
… Adopt budgets that reflect the District’s actual needs and include realistic estimates based on historical trends or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/clyde-savannah-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-338Brocton Central School District – Purchasing (2015M-305)
… Background The Brocton Central School District is located in the Towns of Portland, Stockton and Pomfret in Chautauqua County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/02/12/brocton-central-school-district-purchasing-2015m-305Bemus Point Central School District – Reserve Funds (2014M-281)
… District is located in the Towns of Ellery, Ellicott and Gerry in Chautauqua County. The District, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/bemus-point-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2014m-281Newcomb Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-127)
… through April 30, 2015. Background The Newcomb Central School District is located in the Town of Newcomb, Essex … Newcomb Central School District ExtraClassroom Activity Fund 2015M127 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/04/newcomb-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-fund-2015m-127Southern Tier East Regional Planning Development Board – Board Oversight (2017M-165)
… Tier East Regional Planning Development Board was created in 1975 by an inter-municipal agreement between eight counties. STE is governed by a Regional Board appointed by the respective county boards. … were followed. The former Director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service (BCCS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/southern-tier-east-regional-planning-development-board-board-oversight-2017m-165Mount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District purchased goods and … $1.4 million. An unauthorized employee was allowed to override the approval process for 31 purchases totaling … Monitor the activity within the computerized software to prevent unauthorized approvals. Ensure that all claims are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1914
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase and a one-time retroactive adjustment. Affected Employees Members of NYSCOPBA, Inc. currently in, or were previously in, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1914-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… user accounts with unnecessary administrative permissions. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOrange County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-1)
… and procedures. County officials disagreed with some of our findings and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the County’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/orange-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-1Cost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… the district as defined by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Who does not qualify The … for External Auditor," - State Education Department Other auditing roles Internal Auditor Claims Auditor/Deputy Claims Auditor Audit Committee Return to School District Auditing – Roles, Responsibilities and Resources Updated 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorWest Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… established adequate controls over nonstudent network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and … not establish adequate controls over nonstudent network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and … and adopt policies and procedures addressing key network user access controls, such as user account management, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-account