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State Education Department Examination of Payments to Tough Man, Inc.
… and T816040 to Tough Man Inc. (Tough Man). The objectives of our examination were to determine whether funds were used … exceeded program revenues as required under the terms of the contracts. Background Tough Man is a not-for-profit … and funding from other sources. For a complete copy of Report 2018-BSE2-001, click here . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/01/state-education-department-examination-payments-tough-man-incOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting their goals and whether it provided effective oversight of its service … to ensure claimed expenses are program-appropriate and consistent with contract requirements. The audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsHigher Education in New York : Evaluating Competitiveness and Identifying Challenges
New York’s higher education sector is facing challenges, including a looming enrollment cliff, growing costs of attendance, and rising student debt.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/higher-education-nys.pdfEffective Oversight of the Tuition Assistance Program: Schools Can Avoid Disallowances by Ensuring Eligibility, March 2012
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) is among the nationfs largest state sponsored, need based grant programs for student aid.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-tuition-2012.pdfSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
Determine whether Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial applications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/springville-griffith-institute-2021-148.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… district made $95,000 in vendor payments to a school board assistant, whose duties mirrored those of the school district … not meet minimum qualifications for their positions and an assistant coach did not have a required coaching license. A … meet the minimum education, experience and certification requirements for their positions; receive an appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… on state aid. For example, 68 percent of revenues for Long Island schools come from property taxes and other local … were in low-wealth districts. By contrast, on Long Island and in the Mid-Hudson Valley region, a majority of … regions were less significant (0.5 percent for Long Island and 0.4 percent for the Mid-Hudson Valley). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC Department of Education … latest in State Comptroller DiNapolis series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that in the face of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… 32,000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 2017-18 school year (SY), including assaults, bomb threats and sexual … place in our schools and the public rightly demands that school officials take the necessary steps to protect all … looking at the programs New York has in place to keep our school children out of harm’s way. We found much work needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearChateaugay Central School District – Nonresident Homeless Student State Aid (2023M-153)
… Officials also did not complete and maintain designation forms and submit them to the New York State Education … students. Complete, maintain and update designation forms and submit them to SED. Monitor the homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/01/chateaugay-central-school-district-nonresident-homeless-student-state-aidOneida City School District – Information Technology (2020M-80)
Determine whether the District’s network was adequately secure to protect the student information system (SIS) against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/oneida-2020-80.pdfSackets Harbor Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-208)
Determine whether the District’s network was adequately secure to protect the student management system (SMS) against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/sackets-harbor-2019-208.pdfTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For … totaling almost $6.6 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 1,560 students. We reviewed a sample of 75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkCollege of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… Purpose To determine whether College of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education … Program (TAP) awards. Background The College of Mount Saint Vincent (Mount Saint Vincent), an independent postsecondary … To determine whether College of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-programDisposal of Electronic Devices
… One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. This policy also requires … Agencies are required to remove all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing … University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… limit on surplus fund balance by making $7.8 million in unbudgeted year-end transfers to reserves and appropriating $900,000 in fund balance that was not used. As of June 30, 2019, … 63 unneeded network user accounts that had not been used in at least six months. In addition, sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Cambridge Central School District , East Quogue Union Free School District , Fallsburg Central School District and the Randolph Central School District. “In … his office completed audits of the Cambridge Central School District East Quogue Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Objectives To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure … August 2021. About the Program As the steward of New York State’s education program, the Department is charged with the general management and supervision of the State’s school districts and the education of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… bilingual extension certifications, which authorize the holder to teach not only the subject they are already …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Stony Brook University
… Purpose To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and … Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Stony Brook University (Stony Brook) is a university within the State University of … To determine whether Stony Brook University complied with the Education Law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/audit-tuition-assistance-program-stony-brook-university