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Opinion 88-26
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing construction of building by town for State Police use) NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ART. VIII, §2; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26Opinion 2002-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to one or more individuals who provide assistance in the operation of a town recycling center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9Approved State Contracts and Payments
… with MMC Corporation for proceeds from sale of surplus property at 170 E. 210th Street in the Bronx, a former Office … of Transportation $16.6 million to Safeguard Properties LLC for property at 115 New Hyde Park Rd. in New Hyde Park, … of the State of New York $1.2 million for Fort Schuyler Management Corporation to acquire property for the creation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-payments-0FSMS School Districts: School Year 2019-20 Results; 2020-21 Risks
FSMS School Districts: School Year 2019-20 Results; 2020-21 Risks
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2021-schools-snapshot-jan.pdfDiNapoli Releases Sunset Park Economic Snapshot
… of jobs and businesses, and the wages being paid in Sunset Park, Brooklyn are all growing at a rapid pace, according to … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Greater Sunset Park is undergoing an economic revival,” DiNapoli said. … across the city, growth brings new challenges. Sunset Park is a dynamic and diverse neighborhood that continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-sunset-park-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… crisis among youth, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) can do more to ensure that public school students … staff and too few have services readily available—and that DOE provides little oversight to ensure students receive the … to developing their awareness and resilience. “While DOE has shown a willingness to confront these issues, many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New … over $15 billion in emergency education aid during the pandemic from the federal government, with $14 billion from three rounds of … today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… New York City public high school students are not getting the arts education required … public high schools from 2007 to 2011. In New York, high school students must earn at least one unit of arts education during their high school stay to qualify for a diploma. New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsCareer and Technical Education
… high paying jobs, no significant changes were made in the number of related programs offered. CTE programs at some high … reviewed, we found school requirements and program admission priorities (based on residence in a particular … planning with school officials and stakeholders. Revise admission program priorities and eligibility requirements to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29 ). … follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State … with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security. The audit covered the period from March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followTuition Assistance Program – College of Westchester
… The College of Westchester, (Westchester) offers programs in business, computer, digital media, and health fields. … future compliance with the eligibility requirements cited in the report. Westchester should comply with the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/tuition-assistance-program-college-westchesterTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… audit was to examine the School’s internal controls over credit and debit card use for the period July 1, 2011, to … approximately $10 million. Key Findings While the School’s credit card policy adequately addresses many control … accounts may be established, limit the number of credit cards to be issued, and address to whom the cards may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsHealth Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s procurement practices for the period … approximately $4.8 million. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that all contracts for goods and services were … documents were silent on other key provisions such as when written contracts are required or whether professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211Albany Community Charter School - Resident Tuition Billing (2019M-138)
Determine whether School officials completely and accurately billed resident school districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/27/albany-community-charter-school-resident-tuition-billing-2019m-138Tuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… whether DeVry College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … in good academic standing. Key Recommendations The Higher Education Services Corporation should recover $758,293 plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeEnterprise Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2014M-378)
… provides education to approximately 400 students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating expenditures for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/27/enterprise-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2014m-378NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the NYC Department of Education (DoE) was not doing enough to … of bullying, harassment and discrimination as required by the state’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). “It’s been … school officials report bullying and discrimination to the state, there seems to be confusion at the local level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… over a short period of time to prepare them for future careers in occupational fields such as dental assisting, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… and school districts, employees have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among … that the eligible person is still alive. You can also update any relevant personal information (marriage, divorce, … Service and may have an associated cost. Genealogical websites: Compare local records to death records reported to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building inspections, and for ensuring schools’ compliance … State Education Law, the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and Department regulations. The Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-follow