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Beacon City School District -- Budget Review (B6-15-4)
… evaluation of the District’s preliminary budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background Chapter 308 of the … local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … obligations are outstanding, their preliminary budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/beacon-city-school-district-budget-review-b6-15-4New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… integrity issues and helps to ensure a level playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has … State Sen. Reichlin-Melnick and Assemblyman Zebrowski for their leadership on restoring oversight and transparency … who fought so hard to restore our oversight. This is a win for good government and taxpayers.” Reports State Contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewDiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… count,” said DiNapoli. “I commend district officials for their proactive approach and implementing cost-saving … have paid a total of $321,000 in health insurance premiums for these individuals. The district’s health insurance … averaged $705,000 per year over the last three years. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsSchoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 through July 8, 2013. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 fiscal year are $21 million. Key Finding … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures based on contractual and historical data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263Copenhagen Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-142)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. … Board of Education. The District’s operating budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $10.5 … long-term multiyear operational and capital plans for the use of excess unassigned fund balance in the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/24/copenhagen-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-142Farmingdale Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-235)
… our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through February 29, 2016. … Board of Education. The District’s budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year were approximately $157.4 million. Key Findings The Board adopted budgets for fiscal years 2011-12 through 2014-15 that appropriated a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/farmingdale-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-235State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… Year 2027-28, it is important that actions are taken to improve the long-term stability of the state’s finances, … funds should be retained for emergencies. It is important to develop clear guidelines on the appropriate use of these reserves. In addition to protecting reserve funds, policymakers must ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetVillage of Mexico – Financial Management (2023M-170)
… more taxes were levied than needed to fund operations. For the four fiscal years reviewed (2019-20 through 2022-23), … and expenditures were overestimated by a total of $287,238 for the audit period. Appropriated fund balance of $216,780 … surplus fund balance. Additionally, the property tax levy for 2023-24 was $509,000 while the Village had over $1.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/16/village-mexico-financial-management-2023m-170Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District – Facilities Department Overtime (2023M-120)
… Officials paid 10 employees $198,716 in overtime for emergency, non-emergency and absenteeism during the … conducted. While the Facilities Department overtime costs for the audit period examined accounted for 24 percent of Department employees’ total compensation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/01/dobbs-ferry-union-free-school-district-facilities-department-overtimeWestmoreland Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-283)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial activities for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background … The Board President is the chief financial officer. For the 2014-15 fiscal year, the District’s operating budget … and adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for expenditures and discontinue the practice of adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/westmoreland-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-283Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other … and Community Supervision employees were selected for audit. The 23 employees’ travel costs totaled $1,663,939. … $1,654,613 (or 99.4 percent of the expenses reviewed for the 23 selected employees) adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Town of Dresden – Financial Condition and Town Clerk Operations (2016M-369)
… condition and to examine the Town Clerk’s operations for the period January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $1.1 million. Key Findings The … in a timely manner. The Board did not audit or provide for an annual audit of the Clerk's records. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-dresden-financial-condition-and-town-clerk-operations-2016m-369Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… related to online banking and information technology for the period July 1, 2013 through June 6, 2014. Background … with approximately 1.040 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year total approximately $21.3 … The District unnecessarily has online banking access for all if its bank accounts. District officials do not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationBrunswick Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-002)
… the District’s oversight of its financial operations for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Background … 1,200 students and 200 employees. Budgeted expenditures for the 2013-14 school year were approximately $21 million. … Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures and discontinue the practice of adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/brunswick-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-002Dutchess Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Electricity Contract Monitoring and Billing (2023M-45)
… were at the lowest possible cost and ensured that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Key Findings BOCES … were at the lowest possible cost or ensure that invoices for electricity usage were accurate. Had officials monitored … 2022. Did not detect billing discrepancies in the invoices for electricity supplied and paid duplicate charges totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/09/08/dutchess-board-cooperative-educational-services-electricity-contract-monitoring-andTown of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… Town’s internal controls over information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background … Board members. The Town’s budgeted operating expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year were approximately $14 million. Key … concerning the duties, records and procedures required for protecting the Town’s inventory of electronic equipment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Town of Highlands – Water and Sewer Funds’ Financial Condition (2021M-152)
… not repaid by the end of the fiscal year, as required. For 2016 – 2020, officials budgeted for non-existing debt payments and reserve transfers that … on the most current and accurate information available for revenues and expenditures to ensure the water and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/21/town-highlands-water-and-sewer-funds-financial-condition-2021m-152Plattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-8)
… internal controls over circulation desk cash receipts for the period of January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … were authorized to collect cash receipts or the processes for determining accountability over cash receipts recorded in … and on the cash register tapes with the amounts remitted for deposit and investigate and resolve any discrepancies. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/04/03/plattsburgh-public-library-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m-8Cohoes Public Library – Governance and Operations (2015M-259)
… provided adequate oversight of the Library’s operations for the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. … nine-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $242,000. Key Findings The Board … not audit and approve claims prior to them being processed for payment by the City. Key Recommendations Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/04/01/cohoes-public-library-governance-and-operations-2015m-259Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… documents Recurring identical amounts from the same vendor Multiple remittance addresses for the same vendor Inconsistent, vague or implausible responses arising … or analytical procedures Excessive voids or credits New vendors, especially if payment goes to a post office (PO) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flags