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DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… that was easy to locate. Three of the 13 districts (Grand Island Central School District, New Lebanon Central School … of the districts’ fiscal decisions. Five districts (Grand Island Central School District, Haldane Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkSelected Publications and Reports
… Selected Publications and Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/selected-publications-and-reportsDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… The second round of scoring designated 10 school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” 27 in “moderate fiscal stress” and 53 as “susceptible to fiscal … stress.” Last year, a total of 87 districts were listed in fiscal stress. “School districts are the hearts of many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… [read complete report – pdf] We also released 20 letter reports to the … assets costing about $279,270 were not properly accounted for. Specifically, 11 percent, including 81 Chromebooks, … 20 Districts implemented policies or procedures specific for IT equipment inventory. Nineteen Districts did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Opinion 95-15
… to a school district public library; the Education Law does not expressly authorize a school district to expend … the school authorities to be a school district charge and does not authorize the school authorities to charge back any … with the overall philosophy of this legislation, there does not appear to have been any intent to affect tax refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… designated as being in “significant fiscal stress,” which is the highest category including: East Ramapo Central School … occur. Some school districts issued short-term debt, which is often used to bridge revenue delays but is also considered when fiscal stress scores are calculated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to file appropriate employee background checks and updated clearance requests with the State Education Department’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , School District Energy Performance Contracts , Vestal Central School District and Westport … tax levy limit. School District Energy Performance Contracts (2013MR-1) Auditors reviewed a total of nine energy performance contracts in eight school districts – Downsville Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 2005-9
… or she was elected to the component school district board prior to July 1, 2005, but was appointed or reappointed to … Union Free School District No. 22 v Wilson , 281 AD 419, 120 NYS2d 483; Chisena v Central High School District , 136 … 1901 and 1914 provide that the persons designated to serve on the central high school district board by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-9DiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… System for the school year ending on June 30, 2020. “This is a time of unprecedented uncertainty as the COVID-19 … some risk of stress in the near term. DiNapoli’s report is based on districts that filed required financial … Results; 2020-21 Risks Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… audit of safety planning at 19 schools released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found … even though plans were mandated nearly 20 years ago. “New York’s schools must be better prepared for emergencies … are safe. Emergency planning must be a priority for all New York schools.” This audit is part of DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningAlbany Community Charter School – Financial Operations (2013M-185)
… July 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The School is located in the City of Albany. The School is governed by the Board of Trustees, which currently … of all parties to the contract. Determine if there is a more cost effective means to receive the desired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/10/25/albany-community-charter-school-financial-operations-2013m-185DiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… score. The fiscal stress score determines if a district is in “significant fiscal stress,” “moderate stress,” … officials, but may affect revenues or drive costs. This is DiNapoli’s seventh annual release of fiscal stress scores … for School Year 2018-19 Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools … of the largest increases in aid. However, the federal aid is temporary so school district officials may face difficult … one school district in “significant fiscal stress,” which is the highest category - Mount Vernon City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alfred-Almond Central School District , Beacon City … School District , Fabius-Pompey Central School District , Green Tech High Charter School and the Niagara-Wheatfield … budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Green Tech High Charter School – Resident Tuition Billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alfred-Almond Central School District , Beacon City … School District , Fabius-Pompey Central School District , Green Tech High Charter School and the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District . “In an era …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… of Education (DOE) complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against Violence in … DOE could improve its compliance with the school safety planning requirements outlined in the Law and State and City … having up-to-date plans is critical for school safety planning and emergency response. School Safety Committees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … County) District officials did not always use competition when making purchases and procuring professional services. In … insurance, with balances totaling $592,843, appear to be overfunded. Keene Central School District – Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Access Controls Over Student Information Systems (2014-MR-1)
… (39 percent) had access to one or more functions, such as changing grades, even though it was not their job … districts had an effective process in place for adding and changing user rights. Four of the six districts have features …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/19/access-controls-over-student-information-systems-2014-mr-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Hampton Bays … procedures and controls over the payroll process, there is room for improvement due to the lack of uniformity in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits