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DiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education … of the Migrant Education Program by the State Education Department is needed to ensure these students are making the … The State Education Department SED has agreed to update its Migrant Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal finance. Many states have already incorporated financial … Ohio, and West Virginia, require students take a personal finance class to graduate high school. New York should get … ways to enhance New York State residents’ personal finance knowledge and understanding on issues such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… ensuring school districts across New York are protecting students from harassment and discrimination, according to a … strengthening its efforts to enforce the Dignity for All Students Act.” An audit released by DiNapoli in October 2017 … some critical requirements of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Several schools lacked training and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followVertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… Charter School (School) officials appropriately track, inventory and safeguard information technology (IT) assets … can make up a significant portion of a school’s IT asset inventory, both in value and number. While officials were … for overseeing the IT Department, including IT asset inventory management. The COO and IT Department staff are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations
… this report.) The New York City Department of Education (DOE) – the nation’s largest school system – serves … services to approximately 190,000 of these students. The DOE is responsible for evaluating students to determine their … receive appropriate services. Toward this end, the DOE follows a multi-step evaluation and placement process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluationsTuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background LaGuardia Community College … located in Queens, is part of the City University of New York. LaGuardia offers more than 50 associate degree programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute
… in downtown Manhattan. NYCI is approved to offer nine certificate and degree programs in the fields of Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-instituteAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College
… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … to the school for 5,902 students. We reviewed a sample of 50 randomly selected TAP awards paid to 50 students, as … 2012. Key Findings Based on our preliminary sample of certification transactions, we determined that Mercy’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-collegeTuition Assistance Program – LIM College
… complied with the governing Law and Regulations during the audit period for the transactions we tested. We therefore … Education Services Corporation/State Education Department: Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at LaGuardia Community College (2013-T-4) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/tuition-assistance-program-lim-collegeDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic that … to compensate for the learning losses students suffered and to ensure they succeed in their educational goals.” Schools collaborate with service providers and a student’s family to create an individualized education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesScience Academies of New York Charter Schools – Purchase versus Lease of Buildings (2017M-279)
… York Charter Schools (SANY) has school buildings in the City of Syracuse and the Town of Geddes in Onondaga County, the City of Utica in Oneida County and the Town of Frankfort in … of leasing versus purchasing buildings to ensure the best interests of SANY are met. The Board should explore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/03/30/science-academies-new-york-charter-schools-purchase-versus-lease-buildingsNewburgh Preparatory Charter High School – Board Oversight and Disbursements (2015M-123)
… Board did not receive adequate monthly financial reports or establish a sound budget process. The Board did not obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/08/21/newburgh-preparatory-charter-high-school-board-oversight-and-disbursementsCalculating Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… To calculate the number of days worked, first determine the number of … of hours worked during the report period ÷ Number of hours in the SWD = Number of days worked to be reported The number … employers generally calculate days worked by dividing the number of hours worked in a report period by the number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/calculating-days-workedOpinion 92-18
… discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (solid waste generation fee); (retroactively) LANDFILL -- Town (imposition of solid waste generation fee) LOCAL LAWS -- Fees (imposition of solid waste generation fee by town) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND … Whether the town by local law may impose the solid waste generation fee as either a user charge or a benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18Selected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department (Department) properly oversees the Migrant Education Program (Program) to ensure that it … requirements and achieves its program goals. Background The Migrant Education Program (Program) is a federal grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/15/selected-aspects-migrant-education-programTuition Assistance Program – New York College of Health Professions
… Purpose To determine whether New York College of Health Professions complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations … certifying students for State financial aid. Background New York College of Health Professions (College of Health) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/31/tuition-assistance-program-new-york-college-health-professionsTuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… undergraduate tuition for the 2015-16 year was $46,120. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityTuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… is a women’s liberal arts college. Located in Manhattan, near Columbia University, students at both schools can enroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… Family of Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department (SED), … contracts worth $2.7 million to provide extended school day services for the SED. SCO provides academic, arts and … budget proposes a $500,000 grant to SCO to expand its five-day-a-week School Age Child Care/Afterschool Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-funds