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Finn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… on issues raised in the School’s response letter. … Finn Academy An Elmira Charter School Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… fire safety provisions established in the State Education Law, the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followDiscovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… and financial software access controls were adequate. As a result, data and personal, private and sensitive … are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse, or loss. In addition to finding sensitive information technology … provider’s contract did not define responsibilities. This can contribute to confusion over network responsibilities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controlsBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for … than $4.4 million. Key Recommendations Ensure that all proceedings are properly documented in the minutes and all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll (2023M-123)
Determine whether University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (School) officials accurately compensated employees.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/university-preparatory-charter-school-for-young-men-2023-123.pdfAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Pratt Institute (Pratt), with campuses in … years ended June 30, 2012, the school certified 2,550 TAP awards totaling $3.9 million that were paid to Pratt on … students. We reviewed a sample of 50 randomly selected TAP awards paid for 49 students, as well as other awards paid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York … Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkNiagara Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-172)
… on three computers. PPSI was not classified and monitored to ensure protection from unauthorized access. In addition, … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to School officials. Key Recommendations Provide IT cybersecurity awareness training to employees who use IT assets and periodically monitor their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/12/21/niagara-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-172Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… Elmwood Village Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo in Erie County. The School, which is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237Green Tech High Charter School – Payroll (2023M-157)
Determine whether Green Tech High Charter School School officials accurately paid employees salaries and wages
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/03/22/green-tech-high-charter-school-payroll-2023m-157Opinion 88-45
… the entire principal balance could be paid on any payment date. Although the bank has referred to its plan as "a simple … Finance Law, §28.00 provides that capital notes may be issued by any municipality, school district or district … by a "capital note resolution" or in certain instances, a bond resolution. Section 32.00 of that statute prescribes the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the issues identified in the initial audit. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): New York City Transit: Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (2016-S-26) Auditors found … late or not at all; train crews not in compliance with medical assessment requirements; and there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsElementary and Secondary Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act). Federal pandemic relief for K-12 education is expected to run through SFY 2024-25. In … York State led all states in per-pupil disbursements for public elementary and secondary education at $25,519 … compared to five last year. Student Performance Overall graduation rates have steadily increased since SY 2016-17 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… focus on sensible budgeting and long-term planning, local village officials can avoid fiscal jeopardy.” Using financial … (Greene); Akron (Erie); Ardsley (Westchester); and West Hampton Dunes (Suffolk). DiNapoli’s office found that … listed in fiscal stress in 2013, only four – Amityville, West Hampton Dunes, Marcellus and Red Hook – remained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesLifeline Center for Child Development, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Lifeline Center … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/lifeline-center-child-development-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… highest number of IDA-sponsored projects in 2013 were on Long Island (851); Regional data shows IDAs in the Mid-Hudson valley ($180.3 million), Long Island ($114.1 million) and the Capital District ($113.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsOpinion 89-10
… public library may provide cash advances to employees to cover travel expenses incurred in connection with conventions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Value of Industrial Development Agencies' Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade
… 2009, while the number of active projects has declined by six percent over the same period, according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/value-industrial-development-agencies-projects-increase-nearly-50-percent-over-past-decadeIslip Fire District – Capital Assets (2020M-3)
Determine whether District officials maintain and monitor accurate inventory records to safeguard District assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/islip-2020-3.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools