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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Greenville Central School … did not establish adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… efficient equipment. Visit the federal program Energy Star website . Eliminate unnecessary equipment. Turn off … lights with more energy efficient models. Use Energy Star power management software on your computers. Turn on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsDiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion
… first quarter based on solid performance in domestic and global equities markets," DiNapoli said. “Our goal is … mortgages (26.6 percent), private equity (7.8 percent), real estate (6.8 percent), absolute return strategy (3.1 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-nys-common-retirement-fund-rises-estimated-1807-billionSchool Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2013-MR-1)
… - pdf] We also released 8 letter reports to the following school districts: Downsville Central School District [pdf] , Eldred Central School District [pdf] , … contracts (EPC) entered into by eight school districts for the period of October 1, 1998 through August 21, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/11/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2013-mr-1South Mountain Hickory Common School District – Financial Management (2022M-49)
… or $53,000. Allowed surplus fund balance as a percentage of the next year’s appropriations to exceed the 4 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/south-mountain-hickory-common-school-district-financial-management-2022mRevenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts
… frequent cash flow analyses if your local government or school district is experiencing fiscal stress or a declining … bank fees, while continuing to maintain separate detailed accounting records as needed. Issue a request for proposals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districtsUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements
… all four-year-olds in the State with the opportunity for an early childhood education. UPK provides four-year-old … childhood agencies (eligible agencies) collaborating with school districts comprise a wide range of early child care … and safety. Instead, the Department relies on the school district operating the UPK program, or the Office of Children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/20/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirementsStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… P. DiNapoli There are few things that are certain in life, and it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident … can help. It includes information about your retirement benefits, as well as tips on how to develop a well-rounded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementManhasset Union Free School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-15)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Manhasset Union Free School District (District) officials appropriately tracked, … percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Six assets (one laptop and five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/manhasset-union-free-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-15Kings Park Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-13)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Kings Park Central School District (District) officials appropriately tracked, … of the sampled IT assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Two Chromebooks with a total cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/kings-park-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-13Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s use of capital project resources for the period July 1, 2010 through March 26, 2014. Background The Hamburg Central School District is located in the Towns of Hamburg, Boston, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Real Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… did not effectively ensure the accuracy of employee salaries and wages paid. Auditors found more than 50 percent … by a required planned absence request form. Also, two teacher assistants were not paid in accordance with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSchodack Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activities (2019M-85)
… and collections and disbursements were properly accounted for. Key Findings The faculty auditor does not review ECA … lacked adequate supporting documentation required by the District’s policy. Student treasurers were not always involved with maintaining club accounting records. Key Recommendations Ensure the faculty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/schodack-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2019m-85Sayville Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cellular Telephones (2015M-86)
… large operating surpluses and did not use the appropriated fund balance included in its budgets. The Network Systems … of unexpended surplus funds that are not needed to fund District operations. Ensure that the Network Systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/14/sayville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cellularDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain … 10 cities will be capped at 2%,” DiNapoli said. “School district and municipal officials will have to deliver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentLegal Aid Society
… and conditions of the contract. Background The Attorneys for Children Program (AFC Program) provides legal … Courts made to Legal Aid for salaries, equipment, and real estate rentals and found Legal Aid spent these AFC program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/legal-aid-societyRaquette Lake Union Free School District – Monitoring Financial Condition (2016M-203)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials monitored the District’s financial … February 29, 2016. Background The Raquette Lake Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Arietta and Long … reported on the financial reports did not agree with the accounting records. The Board appropriated more fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/30/raquette-lake-union-free-school-district-monitoring-financial-conditionComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Brookhaven-Comsewogue Union Free School District , New Lebanon Central School District , Southern … asset tag information on the tag did not agree with the accounting records. ### For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Lewiston-Porter Central School District – IT Asset Management (S9-22-14)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Lewiston-Porter Central School District (District) officials appropriately tracked, … percent of the sampled assets were not properly accounted for. Specifically: Seventeen IT assets (11 Chromebooks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/lewiston-porter-central-school-district-it-asset-management-s9-22-14