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Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… education. The New York City Department of Education (DOE) – the nation’s largest school system – served … 192,000 of these students in the 2021-22 school year. The DOE is responsible for evaluating students to determine their … receive appropriate services. Toward this end, the DOE follows a multi-step evaluation and placement process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/15/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluations-followOperational Advisory No. 27
… (GFO), Chapter XIV, Section 2 - Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates Guidance: Effective April 1, 2017, the … (GFO), Chapter XIV, Section 2 - Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates , will be changed to be the date the … any financial reporting implications. If you believe that your agency processes transactions that qualify for such an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/27-accounting-date-policy-change-confirmationCity of Dunkirk – Community Development Block Grant Management (2012M-146)
… is governed by its Charter and other laws of the State of New York. The Common Council, consisting of five elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2012/11/13/city-dunkirk-community-development-block-grant-management-2012m-146Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School – Purchases from Selected Vendors and Enrollment and Billing (2012M-219)
… July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012. Background The Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School is located in the City of Syracuse in Onondaga County. … governed by a Board of Trustees that has five members. The School’s 2011-12 fiscal year operating budget expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/05/syracuse-academy-science-charter-school-purchases-selected-vendors-andOracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… and implement a process to compare leave accrual records with other attendance records to ensure that the leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualTown of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… the practice of least privilege and only grant local administrator rights to users who absolutely need them to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260Village of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… was to determine if leave time benefits were administered in accordance with Board-adopted policy and if Village … 7, 2012. Background The Village of Lyndonville is located in the Town of Yates in Orleans County and has approximately 800 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Town of LaGrange – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-107)
… September 30, 2012. Background The Town of LaGrange is located in Dutchess County and serves approximately 15,700 residents. The Town is governed by the Town Board which comprises the Town … cases to the Justice Court Fund. Ensure that back-up data is kept at an offsite location. Use web filters to limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/12/town-lagrange-selected-financial-activities-2013m-107Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… Town has not established written procedures that clearly define the process for issuing permits allowing property … standards. Develop written procedures that clearly define the process for tapping permits. Periodically conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling … City of Newburgh Budget Review B61321 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… declined from $73,754 as of January 1, 2009 to $21,923 on December 31, 2011, a total decrease of $51,831. We … revenue estimates that could not be realized based on the current rates. The Board has not increased sewer rates for over 10 years and consistently relied on one-time revenues to fund water operations. The Board has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Town of … fund balance. Assuming no additional casino revenue is received, the city will have a projected general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Pension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… Fund (Fund) has reached agreement with GoPro Inc. to formally include sexual orientation and gender identity, … when seeking diverse board candidates. GoPro agreed to amend its Nominating and Governance Committee Charter to solidify its commitment to seek diverse director nominees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… pension fund on addressing climate issues. "Climate change is one of the greatest threats to the long-term value of global investors and the Paris Agreement is our best hope to combat it. Whatever President Trump says … the growing low carbon economy. I am proud that the Fund is part of that worldwide effort and proud that our hard work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… to reduce the district’s share of health insurance costs for new employees and retirees as of July 2018. Hoosic Valley … also found that seven employees were paid incorrectly for credit hours earned. Find out how your government money … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of expenditures, revenues and starting cash, and the records that did exist were not adequate. Village of Herkimer … its financial condition. City of Norwich – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Billing (2019M-112) The EMS Department … bill for 614 incidents resulting in $417,600 of unbilled medical services and inaccurately billed 9 incidents totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… County) District officials did not include the proper formula for the Public Excess Cost Aid (PECA) set-aside … to charter schools. Instead, they used an outdated formula to determine the set-aside for tuition billing. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Auditors determined, district officials did not fix leaks in the heating, cooling and ventilation system requiring buckets in the halls to collect leaked water. In addition, district officials did not create a corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and data. In addition, some district computers were used for personal activity, increasing the likelihood of the … to the Comptroller’s auditors or the board of education for review and approval. Sensitive information technology … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York State, New York City and … their major public authorities during the fourth quarter of 2022. The planned sales of $5.65 billion include $5.43 billion of new money and $216 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarter