The New York State Comptroller’s office issued the Tuckahoe School District with citations for not being transparent with their debt payments. The report states that the district’s budget shows $5,200 in tax refunds, but really paid $3.4 million. According to the Comptroller, Tuckahoe also recorded a $2.9 million bond as revenue, and stated this is a short-term solution and the lack of transparency made it appear as though the district was operating with a surplus, leading to an imbalanced budget. The audit also showed that district officials are not following the personal information policy. Interim Superintendent Charles Wilson issued a response to the Comptroller’s office, stating the district’s main concern is to have a clear budget and in the past has implemented procedures to remain transparent to the public and state officials.
Tuckahoe School District Reprimanded for Lack of Transparency
October 22, 2015 By