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Opinion 2005-6
Whether a town may donate monies to sponsor a symposium on violence by teens in the community to be conducted and hosted by a parochial school
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 90-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sales (authority of village to accept offer … offer) VILLAGES -- Real Property (authority to sell for less than highest offer) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): This … Orelli v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Matter of New City Jewish Center v Flagg , 111 AD2d 814, 490 NYS2d 560, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and overestimated expenditures in the adopted budgets for fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13. This resulted in … in accordance with legal requirements and district policy. For example, the district clerk was inappropriately … the treasurer. In addition, the assistant superintendent for business and a senior account clerk routinely approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Lake Pleasant Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-36)
… Objective Determine whether the Lake Pleasant Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-36Understanding the Audit Process
… Shared Commitment The audit process can be a trying time for an organization. We strive to minimize the disruption. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/understanding-audit-processNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand, former treasurer of the Morris Central … in Otsego County, following a joint investigation by his office, the United States Attorney for the Northern District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialNew Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the New Lebanon Central School District (District) used its resources to … interested parties from readily accessing and reviewing documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: … fund balance information, appended salary disclosure and all detailed property tax report card information; and annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/new-lebanon-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-37Opinion 95-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … raised by taxes and gifts) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §11; EDUCATION LAW, §§226, 255; ESTATES, POWERS AND TRUSTS LAW, … opinions are superseded. You inquire as to the authority for public libraries to invest moneys raised by taxes, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Coxsackie-Athens Central School District , New Suffolk … District and Roscoe Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … obtained from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. In addition, district officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District officials did not include the proper formula for the Public Excess Cost Aid (PECA) set-aside amount in the … they used an outdated formula to determine the set-aside for tuition billing. Cambridge Central School District – … to ensure Medicaid claims were submitted and reimbursed for all eligible services provided. Claims were not submitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsIsland Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Must … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34Tapestry Charter School – Procurement (2017M-203)
… used a competitive process to procure goods and services for the period July 1, 2015 through July 26, 2017. Background … by an 11-member Board of Trustees. Operating expenses for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $11.6 … required quotes, but did not obtain the required quotes for six of these vendors paid $112,611 (or 41 percent) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/01/12/tapestry-charter-school-procurement-2017m-203Charter School of Inquiry – Student Enrollment and Billing (2017M-74)
… 1, 2015 through February 2, 2017. Background The Charter School of Inquiry, located in the City of Buffalo, is a public school financed by local, State and federal resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/charter-school-inquiry-student-enrollment-and-billing-2017m-74Rockville Centre Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-28)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the … results, all original budget documents, internal audit report and corresponding corrective action plan (CAP) in an … results, all original budget information, internal audit report and corresponding CAP in a location easy to access. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19DiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… County District Attorney Anne Donnelly, the FBI, the IRS and the Inspectors General for the Departments of … Franklin Square, previously pleaded guilty on October 27, 2022 to the same offense and is awaiting sentencing. Today’s … to aggressively pursue those who misappropriate federal funds for their own selfish purposes. America’s students and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeUtica Academy of Science Charter School – Purchasing (2015M-71)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing procedures for the period July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The Utica Academy of Science Charter School is a public school, located in the City of Utica, Oneida County, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/06/26/utica-academy-science-charter-school-purchasing-2015m-71DiNapoli Announces Staff Appointments
… Partridge will oversee all aspects of audit management and development, internal control oversight and advance practices … nearly a decade working in government relations, business development and advocacy. He was most recently the executive … in Scotia. Please email [email protected] for photos of staff. Find out how your government money is spent at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-staff-appointmentsFishers Island Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2023M-28)
… plans (CAPs), Proposed and final annual budgets, Schedule of reserve funds, School District and property tax report cards, Board minutes, and Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) online submission request for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/09/fishers-island-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2023m-28Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (Department) is providing … and monitoring. Our audit did not include a review of compliance issues for schools operating within New York City. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance