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Saranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Saranac Central School District (District) officials properly claimed State … education students who received services in 10-month public and summer placements. Key Findings District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Robert Wiesner in Bid-Rigging Case
… to rig the bidding process for a multi-million dollar public works contract in Monroe County. Wiesner today … businessmen, and Nelson Rivera, a former Monroe County public official. The men were charged in the indictment with … of Investigations and Division of Local Government and School Accountability. Assistant Attorneys General Mary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-robert-wiesner-bid-riggingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Cazenovia Central School District – Information Technology (Madison County) … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Delivers Inaugural Address
… that helps everyday New Yorkers, holds government and school districts accountable, fights public corruption, protects pensions, and examines big … holds government and school districts accountable fights public corruption protects pensions and examines big spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-delivers-inaugural-addressOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring school districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe … for overseeing pupil transportation services provided by public school districts (School Districts) to approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… New York area; or Write : NYSLRS 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244-0001. Finally, for information about post-retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… work on diversions often started late and ended early. The public was not adequately informed about diversions, shuttle … does not completely report the timeliness of trains to the public. Sometimes trains were intentionally held beyond … State Education Department (SED): Sunshine Developmental School, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 89-10
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES - Conferences and Training Schools (authority of public library to provide for cash advances) - Reimbursement … duly authorized to attend conferences. You ask whether a school district public library may provide cash advances to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Conclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… a diligent and thorough manner. When a local government or school district has a strong claims auditing process, the … that a careful review of claims will occur before public funds are disbursed. As the old saying goes, "the buck … confidence in the operations of their local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for special education services within the required 60 school days for 18 percent of the eligible students in school … at intersections, but did not address the concerns of the public and officials in a timely manner. Auditors reviewed … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was … of Investigations working with the Division of Local Government and School Accountability. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued. Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Network Access (Ontario County and Wayne … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. East Quogue Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (Suffolk County) Claims … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Conferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… General Municipal Law 5 authorizes local governments and school districts to pay for the actual and necessary expenses … A “conference” is defined as a convention, conference, or school conducted for the betterment of any local government … that are necessary and therefore not an appropriate use of public funds. Each local government and school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… former Highway Superintendent for the Town of Erin, in a public corruption case involving the theft of more than … the cost of what was stolen. “Mr. Burlew plundered the public’s town garage for more than $65,000 in equipment for … of Investigations and the Division of Local Government and School Accountability. … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-highway-superintendent-publicOakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103What is a Public Authority?
… Public authorities are corporate instruments of the State created by the Legislature to further public interests. Public authorities have various levels of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/what-public-authorityState Public Authorities Dashboard
For each category on the dashboard the data represent the most recently certified fiscal year for those authorities reporting through PARIS and does not reflect a common fiscal year or State fiscal year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-public-authorities-dashboardXVI.3.F Public Benefit Corporations – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Preparation: The following is a discussion of each public benefit corporation, public authority, not-for-profit corporation and similar entities (collectively called public benefit corporations) considered for inclusion within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3f-public-benefit-corporationsArea #1 – IT Policy – Information Technology Governance
… student, teacher or principal PII from being included in public reports or other documents. 5 Online Banking – Before a local government or school begins processing financial transactions online, it … allowed to connect local government or school devices to public wireless networks (e.g., at hotels or cafes) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-1-it-policy