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Approved State Contracts and Payments
… Comptroller approved 1,579 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.5 billion and approved more than 2.1 million payments worth nearly $10.5 billion. The office rejected 132 contracts and related transactions valued at $340 million and more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-payments-0DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC Department of Education … latest in State Comptroller DiNapolis series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that in the face of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthAlbany Community Charter School - Resident Tuition Billing (2019M-138)
Determine whether School officials completely and accurately billed resident school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/albany-comm-charter-2019-138.pdfNew Roots Charter School - Lunch Operations (2019M-73)
Determine whether School officials provided school meals in a cost effective manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/new-roots-charter-73.pdfFiscal Stress in School Districts Common Themes for School Year 2017-18
Fiscal Stress in School Districts Common Themes for School Year 2017-18
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/common-themes-for-school-year-2017-18.pdfFiscal Stress in School Districts Common Themes for School Year 2016-17
Fiscal Stress in School Districts Common Themes for School Year 2016-17
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/common-themes-for-school-year-2016-17.pdfDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… for eighth grade reading but declined in eighth grade math (down 6 points). Over this time, New York’s losses in fourth grade math and reading scores were double the national average and exceeded 45 other states in math and 38 other states in reading. The average drop for …
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
… education,” DiNapoli said. “Students should be taught by certified teachers for the required number of hours each … regulations. The regulations require that teachers be certified for arts instruction, that high schools provide 180 … guidelines. For instance, 99 of 205 art teachers were not certified in arts education as required. These teachers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including Section 2-d of the Education Law (Education Law §2-d) and Part 121 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education (Part 121), … Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followCareer and Technical Education
… the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) … through 2017-18 and examined CTE programs and interviewed DOE officials. About the Program CTE programs (referred to in … in occupational fields. During the 2017-18 school year, DOE offered 278 CTE programs to about 60,000 students at 124 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationHealth Sciences Charter School – Procurement (2013M-211)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s procurement practices for the period July 1, 2011, … to May 3, 2013. Background The Health Sciences Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and is governed by a Board of Trustees. The School’s budgeted expenses for the 2012-13 fiscal year were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/health-sciences-charter-school-procurement-2013m-211Tuition 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)
… 16, 2013. Background The Tapestry Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, Erie County, is governed by a Board … credit cards, only seven had signed a copy of the policy. In addition, School officials did not ensure that credit card accounts were established in a manner that complied with the policy provision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsAlbany Community Charter School - Resident Tuition Billing (2019M-138)
… whether School officials completely and accurately billed resident school districts. Key Findings Officials did … the Board with detailed information about the tuition billed and collected. School officials generally agreed with … 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-138DiNapoli Releases Sunset Park Economic Snapshot
… a community that is now 40% immigrant, 25% under 19 years old, and facing an emergency housing shortage. We must … opening and expanding SBMT in the coming year, I expect a lot more jobs to be created in the future. This report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-sunset-park-economic-snapshotTuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Founded in 1931, DeVry University offers students onsite, online or … programs include business administration, accounting, computer technology and electronics. DeVry operates three … of graduation or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, from a U.S. high school. The two other students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeOpinion 92-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (solid waste generation … to violate constitutional due process guarantees. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning a … of the fee attributable to the improved property included in each of the town's three refuse districts must be charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18Enterprise Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2014M-378)
… 2014. Background The Enterprise Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo and is governed by a seven-member …
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
… NYC Department of Education (DoE) was not doing enough to report incidents of bullying, harassment and discrimination … in progress,” DiNapoli said. “Even before school officials report bullying and discrimination to the state, there seems … be improved — is the only option, and the Comptroller’s report that these things are not happening is very troubling. …
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)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-follow