Spotless audit commends district’s efficiency
The Port Jefferson School District received an audit report from the
Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government
and School Accountability that lauded its continued commitment to fiscal
responsibility.
The goal of the audit is to provide objective analysis to assist those
governing and overseeing payment performance and operations and initiate
corrective actions if needed. The audit reviewed dozens of both general
fund and extra-classroom activity claims totaling more than $300,000
and found that the district’s voucher system has been properly
established and implemented by the Board of Education.
“This report reflects proper oversight by the Board of Education and the
stringent controls put in place and carried out by our Business Office
personnel,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Casciano said. “The
carefully conducted examination and positive results are a testament to
the district’s comprehensive policies and procedures for claims
payments.”
The report, which included comprehensive information from the audit
period conducted between July 2016 and September 2017, highlighted the
criteria for an effective claims process and noted that Port Jefferson’s
thorough review and adequate procedures and segregation of duties were
properly executed.
“The examination reviews all district processes and then thoroughly
focuses on one particular area for detail testing,” Deputy
Superintendent Sean Leister said. “Given that there were no negative
findings indicates the district’s claims process has an overall
well-designed system. As our district places a strong emphasis on
ensuring tax dollars are spent effectively and efficiently, we are
pleased with the outcome of this auditing process, as it reinforces from
an external perspective.”