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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Whitney Point Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … funds were about 11 percent of the appropriations in the 2015-16 budget. The district also maintained five … unit employees that worked 100 overtime hours or more in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. Auditors found no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… software that may compromise data, confidentiality, integrity or availability is increased. Fifteen network users …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Tuckahoe Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Information Technology (2015M-152)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial … Tuckahoe Union Free School District is located in the Town of Eastchester, in Westchester County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/10/16/tuckahoe-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-informationOpinion 90-63
… -- Appropriations and Expenditures (recognition dinner for volunteers); (holding party for senior citizens) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … Expenditures (in recognition of municipal service - dinner for volunteer library workers); (miscellaneous expenses - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Candor Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over … which is governed by an elected five-member Board of Fire Commissioners, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Candor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/candor-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-268Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2014M-359)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Supervisor properly … January 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Caton is located in Steuben County and has a population of … The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Supervisor properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/03/06/town-caton-supervisors-records-and-reports-2014m-359Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and Billing (Erie County) Auditors found that 34 of the 60 students in the sample (57 percent) did not have appropriate proof of residency. As a result, officials cannot ensure they billed districts of residence accurately. The school billed tuition totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Westfield - Real Property Acquisition (2019M-119)
… for a Town purpose. Key Findings Although the purchase of property for historical preservation is legally allowed, … property for historical preservation. At the time of purchase, the property had an estimated full market value of $243,000. Key Recommendations Use a thorough process that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-westfield-real-property-acquisition-2019m-119Newburgh Enlarged City School District – Financial Management (2025M-32)
… of the budget, for unexpected occurrences and fluctuations in cash flow. School districts may also establish reserves to … reasonable portion of fund balance for a specific purpose, in compliance with statutory directives. The District’s … have been during the budget process. Of the $67 million in year-end transfers, $50.6 million went to the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/06/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-2025m-32Cheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… for. As a result, voters were not afforded the opportunity to approve or reject the added work. Without the additional … did not ensure change orders were submitted timely to the New York State Education Department (SED) for … competition through bids when required, or request quotes to provide assurance the District is receiving the lowest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … Recommendation There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … Recommendation There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225Pelham Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-134)
… unauthorized use, access and loss, and adopted an adequate IT contingency plan. Key Findings District officials did not … use, access, and loss, and did not adopt an adequate IT contingency plan. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were communicated confidentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/pelham-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-134XVI.1 Financial Reporting Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… This chapter contains the policies followed by the Office of the State Comptroller (the Comptroller) for preparing the … The Statewide Financial System (SFS) provides most of the central State Government financial data needed for … chapter. Any changes or suggestions regarding the content of this chapter should be forwarded in writing for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi1-financial-reporting-overviewLake 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-s9-19-36Madison Central School District - Reserves and Debt Service Fund (2019M-63)
… if the amounts are necessary, reasonable and in compliance with statutes. To the extent they are not, transfers should … debt service expenditures. District officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/madison-central-school-district-reserves-and-debt-service-fund-2019m-63State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… management company to facilitate the school’s procurement of IT assets and services and to maintain inventory records, … County) The board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations, placing department resources at risk of waste and theft. The board generally did not review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsC.H. Evans Hook and Ladder Company No. 3 – Missing Funds (2013M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Company’s financial operations for the period October … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the internal controls of the Companys financial operations for the period October 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/ch-evans-hook-and-ladder-company-no-3-missing-funds-2013m-194Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPotsdam Central School District – Network User Account Controls and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-104)
… As a result, the District had additional entry points for attackers to access and view personal, private and … unneeded. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures for managing and reviewing network user accounts. Develop a … IT contingency plan. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/potsdam-central-school-district-network-user-account-controls-and