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Investing and Protecting Public Funds
This session is designed to help local officials understand procedures and policies used to control and account for cash. Presenters will discuss the following: principles and statutes, depositing public funds, securing deposits, investment policies, cash controls and reporting, and cash flow foreca
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/investing-and-protecting-public-funds-01-18-23.pdfOpinion 2004-4
… is not mixed with other revenues of the partnership, and if the board member, directly or indirectly, receives no … not have an interest in the contract between the district and the law partner, irrespective of whether the law partner … member should recuse himself or herself from discussions, and abstain from voting, on matters pertaining to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4DiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… appear to have higher state aid levels than is typical for most of the region's other districts. To read " Special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District – Claims Auditing (Suffolk County) Except for minor discrepancies, auditors found that claims were for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… districts received $8.6 billion in federal pandemic relief funds, and analysis by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … sizeable differences in how school districts are using the funds. The New York City Department of Education plans to use … (Las Vegas) have allotted from 0.4% to 17.1% of their funds for early childhood programs. Spending for Pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was arrested today for allegedly pocketing … in court on June 19, 2018. While she was the elected Town Clerk, Ms. Hart allegedly misappropriated more than $35,000 … Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was arrested today for allegedly pocketing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… acceptable computer use policy. As a result, five of the six online banking users were allowed to access nonbusiness websites prohibited by the policy. In addition, information technology security (IT) awareness … for. District officials did not provide adequate oversight of extra-classroom activity and admission event collections. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… options. Niagara Falls City School District – Out-of-District Tuition Billing (Niagara County) Tuition billings for district students enrolled in out-of-district programs were not always accurately calculated or … by approximately $44,000. District officials were unable to properly monitor out-of-district tuition billings or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… district officials were unable to locate the remaining 66 IT assets (14 percent). Fallsburg Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… percentage of economically disadvantaged students, a high teacher turnover rate, a decrease in local property values, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Broadalbin-Perth Central School District – Cash Management (Fulton County, Saratoga … used other available investment options. Mahopac Central School District – Non-instructional Payroll (Putnam County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… change orders. In addition, monthly financial reporting to the board did not include an itemization of all project … As a result, officials could not demonstrate the need to retain approximately $2.1 million in four reserves. District officials have developed a plan to use $5.4 million from four general fund reserves for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Charter School , Islip Union Free School District , McGraw Central School District , Middletown Enlarged City … paid the salaries and wages to which they are entitled. McGraw Central School District – Fund Balances (Cortland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… such as ensuring that DAC contact information is widely accessible. Some schools also did not provide DASA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actPayments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express charges. 9 … included on the next abstract as prepaid amounts. Public utility services generally include electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… education reduces the risk of students dropping out of school and helps them develop their creativity, motivation, … State Education Department (SED) Regulations, each high school student must earn at least one unit of Arts education … dance, or theater) during their stay to receive a high school diploma. SED Regulation 100 states that qualifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsSaranac Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-91)
… in 10-month public and summer placements. As a result, as of April 30, 2023, the District will not benefit from $28,832 … claimed and had not claimed an additional $224,976 in aid, of which $195,844 would have already been received if claimed … eligible special education students. Provide oversight of the officials who prepared and submitted State aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/22/saranac-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-91DiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to $35,000 Embezzlement
… Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart pleaded guilty today to grand larceny for pocketing over $35,000 in public … Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart pleaded guilty today to grand larceny for pocketing over $35000 in public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., left 17 dead and another 17 wounded. Field work is expected to begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safety