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Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2024M-23)
… Objective Determine whether Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts (School) officials ensured non-payroll disbursements … reviewed and approved, supported and for appropriate School purposes. Key Findings School officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/28/renaissance-academy-charter-school-arts-non-payroll-disbursements-2024m-23UnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… To determine whether UnitedHealthcare improperly paid for medical services designated with modifier code 59 that … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The State Department of Civil Service administers … (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls, … by about $327 million compared to last year. Although the first quarter of 2020 was relatively strong, March sales … household finances, and the April sales tax figures show how deep it is cutting into municipal finances,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownState Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan D.A. Bragg Announce Indictment of Former NYU Director of Finance for $3.5M Fraud
… Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli today announced the indictment of CINDY TAPPE, 57, for orchestrating an approximately $3.5 … (“NYU”) programs. TAPPE used her position as the Director of Finance and Administration for NYU’s Metropolitan Center for Research on Equity and Transformation of Schools (the “Metro Center”) to divert approximately $3.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-da-bragg-announce-indictment-former-nyu-director-finance-35mOwego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
Determine whether District officials effectively managed special education services by ensuring students received services in accordance with their individual e
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/owego-apalachin-2020-21.pdfCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… 16, 2014. Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to address the need to provide a safe learning environment for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… Over the past ten years, state aid to school districts has increased $6 billion to $23.3 billion in … Thomas P. DiNapoli which examined school aid patterns and trends in New York. “School aid is the largest single … of a ruling by the State Court of Appeals in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit. After the ruling, the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsEvergreen Charter School – Credit Card Purchases (2024M-143)
… purchases were properly approved, adequately supported and for School purposes. Key Findings Credit card purchases … approved and/or adequately supported to show they were for a proper School purpose. When credit card charges are not … not develop and adopt a credit card policy or procedures for monitoring and using the School’s 13 credit cards that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/07/11/evergreen-charter-school-credit-card-purchases-2024m-143True North Troy Preparatory Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2013M-147)
… was to examine the student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011, to January 22, 2013. Background … eighth grades. The School’s budgeted operating expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were about $5.6 million. Key … Key Recommendation There are no recommendations for this report. … True North Troy Preparatory Charter School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/08/09/true-north-troy-preparatory-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2013mTapestry Charter School – Procurement (2017M-203)
… School, which has approximately 800 students, is governed by an 11-member Board of Trustees. Operating expenses for the … adopt a comprehensive purchasing policy. School officials made payments to 12 vendors totaling $272,884 that required … competition and obtain quotes for purchases as required by the policy. … Tapestry Charter School Procurement 2017M203 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/01/12/tapestry-charter-school-procurement-2017m-203Charter School of Inquiry – Student Enrollment and Billing (2017M-74)
… was to examine student enrollment and billing processes for the period July 1, 2015 through February 2, 2017. … in the system, including entry and exit dates used for billing. Credit back money due to school districts of … student data management software vendor to arrange for access to 2015-16 student attendance records. … Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/charter-school-inquiry-student-enrollment-and-billing-2017m-74Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFRs) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department's … services to preschool and school-age children with hearing disabilities. Pursuant to the State Education Law, … the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2009-S-70) Special Education Associates, Inc: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCollege Readiness
… Department of Education is adequately preparing students for post-secondary institutions. Our audit covered the period … students to graduate without taking the exams. In turn, this made it easier for students to graduate although they … enlist in the military), and this preparation should begin much earlier in students’ school years. For the cohort of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… was obtained. We reviewed 12 disbursements associated with three capital projects that totaled approximately $1.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Child Development Center of the Hamptons Charter School – Financial Management (2013M-98)
… Family Residences & Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) for the period July 1, 2011, to February 27, 2013. Background … by a seven member Board of Trustees. The School’s revenues for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $3.2 million. … appointed FREE to serve as the designated representative for the Treasurer of the School. FREE performs virtually all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/05/child-development-center-hamptons-charter-school-financial-managementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsTruxton Academy Charter School – Tuition Billing and Collections (2025M-8)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Truxton … school districts of residence (resident districts) $84,689 for State aid attributable to students receiving special … New York State Education Department (NYSED) guidance for calculating State aid, did not always maintain necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/truxton-academy-charter-school-tuition-billing-and-collections-2025m-8Opinion 94-19
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (amount chargeable for zero coupon bonds); (amount chargeable for bonds sold at discount) … to debt limit); (need to establish sinking fund) -- Zero Coupon Bonds (amount chargeable to debt limit); (need to … LAW -- Debt Limit (amount chargeable for zero coupon bonds); (amount chargeable for bonds sold at discount) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Opinion 88-41
… To this end, the contract with the private organization should, at a minimum, describe the program and the manner in … with the provisions of section 112 of the Town Law. It should be noted, however, that moneys in the highway fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,196 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.7 … 5,500 payments valued at almost $8 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper … York $26.3 million with Sierra Cedar Inc. for CUNYFirst application management services. State Education Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-january