Audit Objective
Determine whether Northeastern Clinton Central School District (District) officials applied for all applicable transportation State aid (transportation aid) for new bus acquisitions.
Key Findings
District officials did not accurately apply for all applicable transportation aid and was at risk of losing aid totaling $391,494. However, once we informed officials of this risk, the School Business Manager (Business Manager) promptly filed accurate aid applications with the State Education Department (SED), and the aid was subsequently approved. Had officials established procedures to ensure transportation aid applications were accurately filed, the District’s aid may not have been delayed.
Key Recommendations
- Establish procedures for preparing and submitting transportation aid applications.
- Monitor the Business Manager’s work to ensure that she accurately prepares transportation aid applications.
District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action.