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DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in … Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. … is to plan ahead. It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenCayuga County Community College – Information Technology (2013M-291)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the College’s internal controls over Information Technology for … August 27, 2013. Background The Cayuga County Community College is sponsored by Cayuga County and operates two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/14/cayuga-county-community-college-information-technology-2013m-291New York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… New York’s 529 College Saving Program has helped New York students and families pay for more than $287 million in college-related expenses this year, New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth fee … accounts valued at more than $16 billion. “New York’s 529 College Savings Program has provided more than $524 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… environment in which significant decisions were made out of the view of the board, the public and students,” said DiNapoli. “I … board of trustees to take a more active oversight role and address the deficiencies outlined in this audit.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardColumbia-Greene Community College – Information Technology (2017M-213)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if College officials ensured that the College's Information Technology system was adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/12/22/columbia-greene-community-college-information-technology-2017m-213DiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today reminded New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are … account owners can contribute and deduct up to $5,000 from their New York State taxable income, and married couples …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesDiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… the nationwide average student loan balance is $29,700 and New Yorkers owe an average of $32,200. As the cost for a … take years to pay off," DiNapoli said. "Parents, friends and family members can use New York's 529 College Savings Program to start saving early for an education and lower their tax burden at the same time. We have one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeCollege of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… March 31, 2011. Two of these employees worked at the College at Fredonia (College) and had travel costs totaling $689,762. We also … totaled $148,505. In total, we examined $838,267 of the College’s travel payments. Key Findings The travel expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
… to the following community colleges: Corning Community College [pdf] , Finger Lakes Community College [pdf] and, Monroe Community College [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3DiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… Beginning in September, New York's 529 College Savings Program will offer more investment options, … of the improvements we're making to New York's 529 College Savings Program," DiNapoli said. "We're making it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeOpinion 96 - 14
… of Interest (purchases from hardware store owned by college trustee) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Approval of … $100 or less) -- Purchases and Sales (community college purchasing from hardware store owned by college trustee) EDUCATION LAW, §6304(6); GENERAL MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14College of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… The objective of our examination was to determine if the College conducted an appropriate procurement for the goods … for payment to our Office for those goods. Background The College procured brackets, support components and hardware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/05/college-staten-island-examination-fast-track-mk-llcHerkimer County Community College - Procurement (2019M-186)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether College officials use competitive methods when procuring … with purchasing procedures and is not communicated to all College staff involved in the purchasing process. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/12/06/herkimer-county-community-college-procurement-2019m-186State Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… Purpose To provide notification of a change in the manager of the New … but will continue to service the toll-free phone line and web site through close of business November 14, 2003. … The existing toll free number is 1-877-NYSAVES and the web site is located at www.nysaves.org . Effective with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… New York’s 529 College Savings Program, the popular college … Broker Dealer Services, LLC (ABD),serves as Program Manager and, in connection with its affiliates, provides … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20Erie Community College – Board Oversight and Management of College Resources (2015M-212)
… assess Board oversight and management of College resources for the period September 1, 2013 through July 2, 2015. … and one elected student trustee. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were $112 million. Key Findings … were one. The President assumed the Board’s responsibility for establishing salaries and authorizing benefits for senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2016/01/13/erie-community-college-board-oversight-and-management-college-resourcesCollege of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… March 31, 2011. One of these employees worked at the College of Optometry and had travel costs totaling $116,828. … employee was responsible for arranging travel for other College staff members, charging these travel expenses to his … that such payments are not permissible. According to a College official, the College used the card for this purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesCollege of Plattsburgh – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… airline baggage and travel agency fees. The mission of the College at Plattsburgh (College) is to prepare a diverse population of undergraduate … life based on a strong foundation in the liberal arts. The College spent $2,867,155 on travel expenses from April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-plattsburgh-selected-employee-travel-expensesFinger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… diem rates. A credit card company was allowed to directly withdraw 18 payments totaling approximately $4 million from … company to directly access the College’s bank account to withdraw funds. College officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expenditures