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State 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-januaryDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… at the federal level, paired with potential Congressional action, may mean that in the upcoming months New York will … (SY) basis, an increase of $209 million (0.6%) over the Executive Budget and $1.7 billion (4.9%) over SY 2025. The … acceleration in inflation, triggered in part by the impact of tariffs on prices, may affect state sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 2005-6
… a parochial school) -- Gifts and Loans (gift of town money for private program); (contract for provision of services by private organization) MUNICIPAL … However, a town may contract with a parochial school for the conduct at the parochial school auditorium of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Amani Public Charter School – Payroll and Timekeeping (2015M-46)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s payroll and timekeeping functions for the period … 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. Background The Amani Public Charter School, located in the City of Mount Vernon, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/amani-public-charter-school-payroll-and-timekeeping-2015m-46Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Planning (2023M-1)
… $2.5 million of the component (which are BOCES’ member school districts) and participating (which are other school districts that use BOCES’ services) school districts’ surplus funds over the last three school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/16/broome-delaware-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-planning-2023mBuffalo Collegiate Charter School – Credit Cards (2022M-69)
… The Treasurer reviewed credit card charges an average of 108 days after the credit card statement was paid. We … these charges as required by the policy. The Head of School and other School officials circumvented the … to substantiate the appropriateness and need or purpose of all credit card purchases. Adequately review credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2022/07/15/buffalo-collegiate-charter-school-credit-cards-2022m-69Utica Academy of Science Charter School – Purchasing (2015M-71)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing procedures for the period July 1, 2013 … 30, 2014. Background The Utica Academy of Science Charter School is a public school, located in the City of Utica, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/06/26/utica-academy-science-charter-school-purchasing-2015m-71DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among … 5- to 11-year-olds and 31% among 12- to 17-year-olds. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsOnondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition and ensured that fuel records were accurate.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/onondaga.pdfThe Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2014M-295)
… of contracts and review of payments to service providers for the period July 1, 2012 through May 31, 2014. Background … kindergarten through grade six. Operating expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled approximately $7.6 … technology consultant. The Board did not audit all claims for services. Key Recommendations Approve all contractual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/11/22/academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2014m-295Management of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… School (Kennedy) had poor controls over its General School Fund (GSF) bank account. In addition, we concluded that the … for improving for improving accountability over fund managed by Kennedy. Key Finding Kennedy officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/management-general-school-funds-followOracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… leave accrual records for all School employees. The School does not require that all employees submit leave request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… for up to 239 children. Pursuant to the State Education Law, special education providers, such as the School, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSouthside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s relationship with … Southside Academy Charter School, located in the City of Syracuse, is governed by a Board of Trustees (Board) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Global Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… March 17, 2017. Background The Global Concepts Charter School is located in in the City of Lackawanna in Erie County and had 934 students during the 2016-17 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Charter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… affect the timely processing of its business functions. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses which we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education … the Department is charged with the general management and supervision of the State’s school districts and the … Inc., a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a State law that would require mental health instruction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … $1.3 million with Niko Development Corp. for basketball court installations at Jones Beach State Park in Nassau … Smart Pill Building in Buffalo. $1.7 million to Martin House Restoration Corporation for construction and renovation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… his office approved 990 contracts valued at $750 million and approved nearly 3.9 million payments worth more than … billion in April. His office also rejected 116 contracts and related transactions valued at $330 million and nearly … million in federal Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits to assist nearly 30,000 low-income New Yorkers with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016