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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… to employees and elected officials. However, there was a general lack of monitoring to ensure the SHP training was … the city’s training completion records were unreliable. As a result, officials have no assurance that all individuals … and sensitive (PPSI) information. As a result, there is an increased risk of unauthorized access to the network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… fund balance, the board increased the real property tax levy by 6.8% from 2017-18 through 2021-22 and levied more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Opinion 93-20
… After payment to the supervisor of the full amount of the tax warrant, the residue must be deposited in designated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… County) District officials did not accurately apply for all applicable transportation aid. As a result, the … County) District officials did not properly bill tuition for nonresident foster care students enrolled at the … of the $129,538 in tuition to which it was entitled for the 2020-21 through 2022-23 school years and made tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman, State & DOI Commissioner Mark Peters Announce Conviction of Non-Profit Executive Involved in Six-Year Theft Scheme
… intended for public services and capital improvements in New York City. A multi-agency joint investigation, … agencies, exposed the theft of approximately $300,000 in public funds provided by New York State, the New York City … Dorothy Ogundu on 29 counts, including Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, and she faces up to 15 years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-state-doi-commissioner-mark-peters-announce-conviction-nonCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… your needs than what your utility currently offers. The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) may have … such as natural gas, that will save your locality money. Visit the OGS website to learn more about OGS contracts and find out how to be included in future bids. You may also find cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71). … to address the need to provide a safe learning environment for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th … on crime and incidents to the Department. The inaccurate reporting included unreported incidents and incidents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) spent $168 million more than projected on temporary staff, despite hiring over 1,660 new nurses in city fiscal … and retain more nurses,” DiNapoli said. “The number of full-time nurses at H+H now exceeds pre-pandemic levels, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsAudits of Local Governments: The Audit Process
… of an audit. More detailed information can be found in: Understanding the Audit Process Brochure [pdf] . Audit … is typically the longest phase of the audit. The examiner-in-charge supervises the day-to-day activities of the onsite … OSC Audit Report: More detailed information can be found in our guidance Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/audits-local-governments-audit-processRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… to provide an independent evaluation of the Rochester City School District’s (District) proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal … and 2019-20 adopted budgets [1] which noted several budgeting deficiencies. Subsequent to the release of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5Auditors
… . How to Apply Eligibility is determined using the Auditor/State Program Examiner questionnaire, as administered … questionnaire. Based upon this assessment, each candidate’s relevant education, training and experience will be … The Office of the NYS Comptroller establishes the Auditor/State Program Examiner eligibility lists monthly. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/auditorsUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, … availability of information. This includes requirements for ensuring systems are maintained at vendor-supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologySpencer-Van Etten Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-155)
… a written information technology (IT) contingency plan. However, certain sensitive IT control weaknesses and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/17/spencer-van-etten-central-school-district-information-technology-2021mEast Greenbush Central School District – Leave Accruals (2021M-177)
… properly accounted for employees’ leave accruals for the 30 employees we reviewed. Officials also correctly … payments for unused leave accruals totaling $434,027 for the 40 employees we reviewed. There were no recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/east-greenbush-central-school-district-leave-accruals-2021m-177Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District – Professional Services (2020M-115)
… and ensure all professional services are procured in accordance with District policy. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/fayetteville-manlius-central-school-district-professional-services-2020mDiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… Central School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering … carrier’s rates to the new carrier, Franklin CSD saved a total of $543,000 from 2013 through 2015. During the same … offered such an incentive, the district would have paid a total of $321,000 in health insurance premiums for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsAddison Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-30)
… through December 15, 2015. Background The Addison Central School District is located in the Towns of Addison, Cameron, … are overfunded and potentially unnecessary. The District’s school lunch fund balance exceeded federal regulations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/addison-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-30Tupper Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-151)
… through April 30, 2014. Background The Tupper Lake Central School District is located in the Town of Tupper Lake in … unanticipated expenditures and/or revenue shortfalls. The school food service fund was not self-sufficient and required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/29/tupper-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-151Springs Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Leave Accruals (2014M-200)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and examine leave accruals for the period July 1, 2012 … 636 students attending kindergarten through eighth grade and pays tuition for 284 students in grades 9 through 12 who … develop a plan to use the excess balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Establish and implement written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/springs-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-leave-accrualsSchroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)
… current economic conditions, recent reductions in State aid and the impact of the tax cap legislation. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145