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DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… overcome,” DiNapoli said. “With enrollment in programs to address these disparities on the rise, it’s crucial that SED … for English learners.” SED data show that, as of August 2022, the four-year dropout rate for ELLs was 16%, notably higher than the average overall dropout rate of 5%. At the same time, ELL enrollments have risen, with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-369
… the 2025 minimum wage increase. Position Location Field on Job Data by County Minimum Hourly Wage Bronx, Kings, New … based on the Position Location field on an employee’s Job Data page as follows: If the employee meets the … follow the Agency Actions identified in Payroll Bulletin No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-369-january-2025-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, which first applied to local … annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with certain exceptions, including a … 60 percent voter approval of their budget. For the list of allowable tax levy growth factors for all local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentTown of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… as required, to ensure the exemptions remained in compliance with State or local laws. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Flanders Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-199)
… to determine whether disbursements were properly processed for the period January 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. … State, distinct and separate from the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by an … approximately 4,400 residents. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 are $684,200. Key Finding The Board is not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/flanders-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-199Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… procurement policy. Officials did not always obtain quotes in compliance with the procurement policy. The Town may … by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key Recommendations Review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Pocantico Hills Central School District - Procurement (2018M-187)
… Noteworthy Achievements The District generally complied with New York State General Municipal Law and has established … and found, except for minor exceptions which we discussed with District officials, all providers were chosen through … as a result of this audit. District officials agreed with our report. … Pocantico Hills Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/16/pocantico-hills-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-187SUNY Bulletin No. SU-171
… OSC Actions As requested by UUP, OSC will update the base annual salary for the calculation of dues (Deduction Codes 222 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-171-united-university-professions-uup-dues-structure-changeTioga Central School District – Cash Management (2020M-83)
… corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/13/tioga-central-school-district-cash-management-2020m-83Nyack Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-113)
… (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially in a separate letter to officials. Key Recommendations Monitor compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/28/nyack-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2021m-113I.3 Guide to Financial Operations Account Codes Procedure – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… Descriptions contains information and details regarding State accounting codes. This chapter provides useful … Descriptions contains information and details regarding State accounting codes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i3-guide-financial-operations-account-codes-procedureLackawanna City School District - Contractual Services (2019M-23)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether payments for contractual services were accurate and supported. Key … Board-approved contracts or agreements were on file for service providers. Payments to two service providers … the written agreements. Key Recommendations Ensure claims for payment from service providers are sufficiently itemized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/lackawanna-city-school-district-contractual-services-2019m-23Contact Update for State Agencies
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller communicates with State agency staff about training opportunities, filing … for State agency payroll. To get started, log in with your username and password. New York State Comptroller - Online Services Online Help See online help for help with logging in and adding, updating or replacing contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/contact-updateState Police Bulletin No. SP-250
… Action/Reason Code of Leave of Absence/MLS) on 02/12/2025 Full Payment Amount: The following employees will receive the full payment amount of $3,000: Employees with an Employee … the following information in each pay period until the full overpayment is recovered: Effective Date: Last date in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-250-state-police-troopers-and-commissionednon-commissioned-officersState Police Bulletin No. SP-253
… an adjustment. Affected Employees: Employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI – BU62) who meet the … blank when entering the initial adjustment record or a new adjustment record. When adjusting the Earnings amount or … to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-253-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-local-4-iupa-afl-cioOpinion 2001-9
… may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§801, 802(1)(f), 803, 805-a: A member of a county governing board who also serves as an … must disclose any interest in such a contract pursuant to General Municipal Law §803, and avoid contravening the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9DiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… every dollar it can get to improve the subway service for straphangers. Fines are meant to deter bad behavior, but … is a tribunal that processes and adjudicates summonses for violations of NYC Transit rules such as fare evasion … to collect unpaid fines and that a newly adopted IT application should improve collections. It also said that it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-287
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2020 Location Pay, … increases for the 5 NYC County Clerks located in 05680. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row for eligible employees on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-287-april-2020-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increasesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… law directs pharmacies to substitute prescribed drugs with less expensive drugs containing the same active … were not implemented and one was partially implemented. Homes and Community Renewal – Division of Housing and … Board of Directors (Board) held a checking account (with an average monthly balance of $14,007 for the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Upstate Woman for Theft of over $67K in NYS Pension Benefits, $19K Welfare Fraud
… D felony, and one count of Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree, a class E felony. Banack is … on her application and re-certifications of eligibility for Medicaid assistance. "When her mother died, Tammy Banack … DiNapoli. "I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for partnering with us to find and prosecute those who steal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-upstate-woman-theft-over-67k-nys-pension-benefits-19k