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DiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… York over the past ten years by more than 41 percent to 2.8 million. Nationwide, the number of borrowers rose by nearly … average costs for tuition, fees, room and board for 4-year institutions rose by more than 50 percent for both … of borrowers with late payments in New York jumped from 8.9 percent in 2006 to 14 percent by 2012 but fell to 12.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeCharter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… a comprehensive information technology (IT) contingency plan. Key Findings The Board and officials did not … it from unauthorized access or develop an IT contingency plan. As a result, there was an increased risk of … job responsibilities. Develop a written IT contingency plan. School officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174Saugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… December 31, 2016. Background The Saugerties Central School District is located in the Towns of Saugerties, Ulster … Saugerties Central School District ExtraClassroom Activities 2017M77 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Hancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… officials established non-resident tuition (NRT) rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates in the best interest of District taxpayers. We found: … three school years, the Board approved Wayne Highlands NRT rates that were less than the New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208Oversight 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-followCharter School of Inquiry – Student Enrollment and Billing (2017M-74)
… The Charter School of Inquiry, located in the City of Buffalo, is a public school financed by local, State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/charter-school-inquiry-student-enrollment-and-billing-2017m-74Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… each day. However, ADA does not identify some students who miss a significant number of days of school. By contrast, … a different district are not considered absent until they miss more than half of the total scheduled periods in a day. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismNorth Tonawanda City School District – Information Technology (2023M-102)
… separated from the District. Educate users on data privacy and security awareness. Develop an IT contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/11/03/north-tonawanda-city-school-district-information-technology-2023m-102Hinsdale Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether extra-classroom cash receipts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/hinsdale-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-244Homer Central School District - Criminal History Background Checks (2019M-76)
… students by performing proper criminal history background checks. Key Finding Officials did not perform fingerprint-supported criminal history background checks on nine out of 157 employees tested. Key … or confirming fingerprint clearances. Conduct periodic checks of employee files to ensure that they have gone …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/21/homer-central-school-district-criminal-history-background-checks-2019m-76SUNY Bulletin No. SU-357
… to process nonresident alien Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) payments using the … SEVIS to maintain information on: Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)-certified schools, F-1 and M-1 … schools, U.S. Department of State-designated Exchange Visitor Program sponsors and J-1 visa Exchange Visitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-357-suny-nra-sevis-fee-reimbursementVoorheesville Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-181)
… 2016-17 fiscal year totaled $23.8 million. Key Findings Student treasurers did not issue duplicate press-numbered … documentation and proper documentation of approval. Student treasurers did not maintain independent ledgers … and disbursements. Key Recommendations Ensure that student treasurers maintain adequate supporting documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/08/voorheesville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017mSouthside Academy Charter School - Enrollment and Billing (2019M-70)
… and it under-billed four other resident districts a total of $27,389. The School does not have a good process in place … being billed. Ensure that every enrolled student has proof of residence and that the necessary documentation is kept on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/31/southside-academy-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2019m-70Amherst Central School District – Network User Account Access and Application User Accounts and Permissions (2023M-5)
… and permissions in financial and student information applications. Key Findings District officials did not … and permissions in financial and student information applications. As a result, there is a significant risk that … permissions in the financial and student information applications. Key Recommendations Ensure that unnecessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/amherst-central-school-district-network-user-account-access-andDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… June 2015 through September 2019. About the Program The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest … initial determination of residency status should be based on information provided by the student during the admissions … overcharges totaling $44,171 for students charged the out-of-state rate from our reviews at seven SUNY campuses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesStudent Achievement Program
… – Thomas P. DiNapoli Each year Comptroller DiNapoli's Student Achievement Awards recognize students who show … Comptroller DiNapolis Student Achievement Program promote the ideals of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/student-achievementComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without proper authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesNiagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… to ensure accurate billings to the school districts of residence. Consider using only one software program to … report data for student billings. Periodically verify the residence of students and require a student who moves to provide a new proof of residence, even if the residence is within the same school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294SUNY Bulletin No. SU-123
… be submitted only for “F,” “J,” “M” or “Q” Type 1 (one) visa holders. Agencies should no longer report unqualified … is in the U.S. temporarily on an "F," "J," "M" or "Q" visa. If the student has all required paperwork (i.e. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-123-payment-and-reporting-suny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsEnterprise Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2014M-378)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the student enrollment and billing processes for … Findings The School does not periodically verify student residency information on file or require that a new proof of residence be submitted when a student's address changes. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/27/enterprise-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2014m-378