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Opinion 88-45
… You ask whether, in our opinion, the proposed program is legal. The Local Finance Law is the exclusive law governing … Whether a line of credit between and the county is legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Card Services Contract Guidelines, the State Vehicle Use Policy and DEC's Policies and Procedures. DEC does not have … had a history of failing grades and/or tests and quizzes missing from their training files. Auditors also found: train … with test scoring and file maintenance, including missing test files, ungraded tests, and missing attendance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements
… examined the Arts education received by a random sample of 310 New York City students who attended 166 New York City public high schools. These 310 students were from the cohort of 51,874 students who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/compliance-state-arts-education-requirementsGenesee Community Charter School Non-Payroll Disbursements (2020M-34)
… did not monitor for contract compliance, which resulted in apparent overpayments of $2,180. Key Recommendations … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the School’s response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2020/07/24/genesee-community-charter-school-non-payroll-disbursements-2020m-34Aloma D. Johnson Charter School – Leave Accruals (2017M-218)
… audit was to review the School’s leave accrual activities for the period July 1, 2015 through February 24, 2017. … 300 enrolled students as of June 2016. Operating expenses for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $3.9 … are accurate and complete, review any discrepancies and report the results to the Board for its review and approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2017/12/29/aloma-d-johnson-charter-school-leave-accruals-2017m-218Henry Johnson Charter School – Financial Operations (2014M-214)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the School’s compact contract with a … provide. The compact contract is not sufficiently detailed to determine how the quality of services provided will be measured. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/10/31/henry-johnson-charter-school-financial-operations-2014m-214Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)
… in November 2009, and oversight of operations is provided by a five-member Board of Trustees. Operating expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301College of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying Manhattan … programs in the liberal arts, as well as in business, education and nursing. The school’s current enrollment is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-programOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school districts, and Boards of Cooperative Educational … programs. The audit covered the 2015-16 through 2018-19 school years and additional information through January 9, … competencies and providing hands-on learning in the high school setting. According to a national non-profit entity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. … entered into a three-year compact agreement with the Foundation in June 2011. All Board members voted in favor of … who recused himself from voting because he is also the Foundation’s Executive Director. The compact does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… plan or breach notification policy, periodically test data backups or provide employees with security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNorthport - East Northport Union Free School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Fund - (2021M-167)
Determine if extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds were properly collected, recorded, remitted, deposited, disbursed and reconciled.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/northport-east-northport-2021-167.pdfPoughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
Determine if the Board provided adequate oversight of extra-classroom activity (ECA) finances and properly safeguarded and secured the District’s IT assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/poughkeepsie-2019-15.pdfNewburgh Enlarged City School District - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-169)
Determine whether the Board effectively managed the District’s financial condition whether the District’s information technology (IT) system was adequately secu
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/newburgh-169.pdfEnterprise Charter School - Procurement (2019M-06)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings School officials did not: Always … for proposals when required, review all quotes received and publically advertise to meet procurement needs. Verify … School officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they are initiating corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/05/enterprise-charter-school-procurement-2019m-06New Roots Charter School - Lunch Operations (2019M-73)
… meals-per-labor-hour (MPLH) or cost-per-meal equivalent (ME) analyses. Officials could have saved money if they … Recommendations Periodically complete MPLH and cost-per-ME analyses. Continue to increase revenues by increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/24/new-roots-charter-school-lunch-operations-2019m-73DiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… physical injury, for example: At IS 27 in Staten Island, a student pushed another male student over a desk knocking him to the floor with the desk landing on top of him; At PS 83 in Manhattan, a student punched another student in the face and threw him …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2351
… with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, providing dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2351-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2251
… The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 202425 school year maximum salary limit and pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2251-tier-5-maximum-salary-limit-and-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitUniversity Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll (2023M-123)
… Determine whether University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (School) officials accurately compensated … compensate employees or require adequate support for hours worked. Therefore, payroll errors went undetected … and documents and examined payroll-related records for 25 of the 138 individuals employed by the School and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/12/01/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-payroll-2023m-123