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DiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s … said DiNapoli. “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means that more money will be available to … previous reductions beginning in 2009 which decreased management fees from 0.55 percent to 0.17 percent. The Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planColumbia-Greene Community College – Information Technology (2017M-213)
… adopt a breach notification policy. Five employees visited music streaming, social media and shopping websites which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/12/22/columbia-greene-community-college-information-technology-2017m-213DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… resulting in a $2,500 overpayment; The college paid 11 professional service providers a total of $440,000 without … college did not enter into written contracts with eight professional service providers for services totaling … Community College Foundation and the Auxiliary Services Corporation of Erie Community College were not documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardSoftware Management (2015-MR-3)
Software Management 2015MR3
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3College of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… analysis, including three employees with outliers in air and train fares that totaled $148,505. In total, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. New York’s 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help parents save for college, ranks among the best in the nation, and New York is …
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
… to start saving now to help with the costs of getting a degree. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's … to start saving now to help with the costs of getting a degree …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeDiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… raise the maximum allowable balance and eliminate the $25 minimum contribution, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … college costs. Another significant enhancement is that the minimum contribution of $25 will be eliminated for Direct … raise the maximum allowable balance and eliminate the $25 minimum contribution State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeOpinion 96 - 14
… to be county officers and employees (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-52, p 105; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-75, p 111). Pursuant to General Municipal Law, … the sale of specified goods at a certain price (see Opns St Comp No. 91-63, p 167). The fact that the purchase price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14College of Staten Island - Examination of Fast Track MK LLC
… procurement for the goods provided by Fast Track and submitted an appropriate claim for payment to our Office … The College procured brackets, support components and hardware that will serve as supports for wooden benches … Track, to our Office for the brackets, support components and hardware. Key Findings The College did not conduct the …
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 … competition for professional services and insurance. The College purchased goods and services totaling $474,514 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/12/06/herkimer-county-community-college-procurement-2019m-186State Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… service provider. The program (including investments) was previously managed by TIAA/CREF. As part of the … Inc. and the Vanguard Group. Effective Date(s) Effective November 13, 2003, TIAA will no longer accept new enrollments … by Upromise Investments, Inc. The existing toll free number is 1-877-NYSAVES and the web site is located at …
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 savings investment tool, is marking 20 years of … New Yorks 529 College Savings Program the popular college savings investment tool is marking 20 years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20College of Optometry – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-optometry-selected-employee-travel-expensesCollege of Plattsburgh – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York State's executive agencies … by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-plattsburgh-selected-employee-travel-expensesErie Community College – Board Oversight and Management of College Resources (2015M-212)
… students, is governed by a Board of Trustees with nine appointed members and one elected student trustee. … million. Key Findings The College entered into agreements with two closely affiliated but legally independent … officials maintain a separate and distinct relationship with the ASC and the Foundation at all times to ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2016/01/13/erie-community-college-board-oversight-and-management-college-resourcesFinger Lakes Community College - Credit Card and Travel Expenditures (2019M-184)
… whether College officials adequately monitored credit card and travel expenditures. Key Findings The College could … Services Administration (GSA) per diem rates. A credit card company was allowed to directly withdraw 18 payments … agent who is not an employee uses their College credit card to automatically charge fees. Key Recommendations Revise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2020/01/10/finger-lakes-community-college-credit-card-and-travel-expendituresWestchester Community College – Fixed Assets (2017M-78)
Westchester Community College Fixed Assets 2017M78
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/06/30/westchester-community-college-fixed-assets-2017m-78Lehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… If not contacted within this time frame, the college can proceed with the account. Key Findings CUNY Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsCollege at Purchase – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees incurred over $100,000 in travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-purchase-selected-employee-travel-expenses