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DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit of safety planning at 19 schools released today by New York … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found none of the schools met the minimum planning or training requirements of the State Education Department (SED), which oversees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningOpinion 99-6
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Revenue Anticipation Notes (issuance in anticipation of payments in lieu of taxes); (issuance in … to whether these payments constitute "moneys" within the meaning of section 25.00(a)(3) of the Local Finance Law, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-6DiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… were being used for a valid purpose. The value of the unlawful use of taxpayer funds totaled $14,649, including … $9,775 in stamps, $1,015 in supplies, and $3,859 in compensation for hours of work. Karam served as UCSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… requested data, including Legislative travel and per diem expenses. … The State Education Department SED needs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningOpinion 90-63
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Appropriations and Expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63DiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… the 2022-23 school year (SY). The rates were highest for high school students at 34.1%, 7.6 percentage points … behind. Reducing chronic absenteeism will be essential for turning around pandemic-era learning loss. School … miss at least 10% of days (typically 18) in a school year for any reason, excused, unexcused, or for disciplinary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolNewark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… claims processing and auditing, credit cards, payroll processing, accounting records and reports and IT. … to disburse payroll by accessing the Library’s bank account and withdrawing enough funds to cover payroll, … payroll vendor to access the Library’s bank account. … Newark School District Public Library Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… audit, covering the period from July 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, found that while each district maintained a website, … required components in four districts (Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, Newark Central School District, New … original budget information that was easy to locate. Three of the 13 districts (Grand Island Central School District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… school shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and … (Building Plans). The Law outlines general requirements for the plans, but the specifics are left up to safety teams … School Districts’ compliance with the requirements for school safety planning and, consequently, does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsAudits of Local Governments
… and other audit responsibilities, see Required Audits . For audits older than 2013, contact us at [email protected] . For audits of State and NYC agencies and public authorities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsSeymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… 1, 2014 through April 27, 2015. Background The Seymour Public Library District is located in the City of Auburn, … and Fleming that are within the Auburn Enlarged City School District. The Library is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102New York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… also spent $3.5 million on electronic security systems for operations such as access and intrusion controls, … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… (“Guidelines”) and Debt Issuance Approval Request Form (“Request Form”). The Guidelines summarize the process and criteria for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsEthelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… the internal controls over the Library’s disbursements for the period November 1, 2011, to April 30, 2013. … of Trustees. The Library disbursed a total of $788,584 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012. Key Findings … that disbursements were made in an economic manner and for authorized Library purposes. The Board did not audit any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education Department … and reduce the number and severity of incidents. Key Findings We reviewed incident records for seven schools … report incidents that occur during summer school months. Key Recommendations Assess risks related to SAVE Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actCenter Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… Library’s budgeting practices and cash receipts procedures for the period July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Background … The Library’s operating expenditures totaled $2.3 million for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has adopted … formal policies or procedures to ensure accountability for the cash receipts process. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378Bayport-Blue Point Public Library – Employee Leave Accruals and Procurement (2013M-385)
BayportBlue Point Public Library Employee Leave Accruals and Procurement 2013M385
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/25/bayport-blue-point-public-library-employee-leave-accruals-and-procurement-2013mOpinion 89-38
… years in service or mortality rate (see NYPIRG v City of New York , 89 Misc 2d 262, 390 NYS2d 784, affd 48 NY2d 917, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… and unwelcoming school climates, increase students’ risk for disengagement, low achievement, and dropping out, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-follow