Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-115)

Issued Date

November 13, 2020

Audit Objective

Determine whether Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District (District) officials sought competition for procurement of professional services.

Audit Results

With minor exceptions, District officials sought competition for professional services.

Key Recommendation

Continue to review and update the request for proposal (RFP) timetable and ensure all professional services are procured in accordance with District policy.

District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action.

Background

The District serves the Towns of Cazenovia and Sullivan in Madison County and the Towns of Dewitt, Manlius and Pompey in Onondaga County.

The District is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education (Board), which is responsible for the general management and control of financial and educational affairs. The Superintendent of Schools is the District’s chief executive officer and responsible, along with other administrative staff, for day-to-day management under the Board’s direction.

The Assistant Superintendent for Business Services is the Board-appointed purchasing agent, responsible for overseeing the procurement process.

Quick Facts
Professional Service Providers
Paid During the Audit Period	$4.6 million
Count	19

2019-20 Appropriations	$85.9 million
Enrollment	4,200

Audit Period

July 1, 2018 – February 29, 2020