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Newfield Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-17)
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/newfield-central-school-district-S9-22-17.pdfBolivar-Richburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-92)
… surplus fund balance and the excess amounts in reserve funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Ensure that activity funds are maintained in accordance with District policy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/bolivar-richburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedNorthport-East Northport Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-164)
… it adopts more realistic budgets to avoid raising more real property taxes than necessary. Discontinue the practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/northport-east-northport-union-free-school-district-financial-conditionTroy City School District – Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2020M-167)
Determine if District officials of the Enlarged City School District of Troy (District) accurately calculated payments for unused leave accruals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/troy-2020-167.pdfSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… always use duplicate receipts to document money received. Sales tax was not collected or remitted to the central treasurers … on applicable sales; and ensure that central treasurers file annual sales tax returns with the State. Require student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Hancock Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-187)
… 1, 2011, to June 30, 2013. Background The Hancock Central School District is located in the Towns of Deposit, Hancock … Hancock Central School District Financial Condition 2013M187 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/hancock-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-187Rockville Centre Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-28)
Determine whether the Rockville Centre Union Free School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-s9-19-28.pdfIsland Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
Determine whether the Island Trees Union Free School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/island-trees-union-free-school-district-s9-19-34.pdfOakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… and did not obtain competitive bids for a $54,235 public works contract, as required. Obtain competitive pricing for 26 purchases and public works contracts totaling $107,441. Request proposals within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103Pavilion Central School District – Claims Audit (2024M-108)
… officials paid more for goods and services than necessary. Of the 324 claims we reviewed totaling approximately $1.4 … that, if implemented, will improve the effectiveness of the District’s claims audit process. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/pavilion-central-school-district-claims-audit-2024m-108Ithaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s transportation State aid procedures … did not apply for all the transportation State aid to which the District was entitled for bus purchases. The … network. Of these, 5,173 (48 percent) had not been used to log on to the network in at least six months. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationFreeport Union Free School District – Financial Management (2024M-49)
… and maintaining unreasonable reserve balances results in real property tax levies that are higher than needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/01/freeport-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2024m-49Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… Board was not used. The district did not use its reserve funds during the audit period but instead used operating funds to pay for related costs. Key Recommendations Adopt … the practice of appropriating unexpended surplus funds that are not needed and not used to fund District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst and Tonawanda in Erie County. The District, which operates … finances by ensuring that budgets were realistic and by properly planning for and using fund balance. District officials improperly set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207Longwood Public Library – Bank Account Management (2015M-309)
… Longwood Public Library Bank Account Management 2015M309 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/02/05/longwood-public-library-bank-account-management-2015m-309Introduction – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… Computer systems and electronic data are fundamental to daily business transactions, communication, and accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/introductionOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts … 1, 2015 through August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State … school aid they received. Districts must develop a Smart Schools Investment Plan (Plan) that details how they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Ripley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
Determine whether the Ripley Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/ripley-2021-23.pdfOpinion 91-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … routes) -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for bus transportation contracts) EDUCATION LAW, §305(14); … Concerning the aggregation of services for the purpose of calculating the competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64