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Opinion 2001-12
… to defend and indemnify its employees, is consistent with subsequent caselaw that has upheld the autonomy of public libraries in connection with their decisions as to the purposes for which monies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-12Opinion 93-33
… matter, even though the publication contains local news articles and has circulation within the school district. … entered as second-class matter, but which contains local news articles and has circulation within the district. … at least weekly for at least one year; (3) contain news, editorials and other matters of "current interest"; (4) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… totaling $494,817 out of the Library’s general checking account during our audit period, which is not permitted by … transfers of funds out of the Library’s general checking account. Ensure that public works contracts are competitively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… bonds at private or negotiated sale to first secure the New York State Comptroller’s approval. Certain municipalities … of limitations on private sales otherwise in law. New York City, Buffalo, Yonkers, Erie County and Nassau … Various State statutes require the New York State Comptroller to approve the terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsSeymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… for recording, securing and depositing over-the-counter cash receipts for the period January 1, 2014 through April … procedures for handling and recording over-the-counter cash receipts and waiving fines and fees. The Director does not generate a daily cash report from the System to assist in reconciling daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102Audits of Local Governments & Schools
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits … based on an evaluation of evidence against criteria. Local officials use audit findings to improve program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit of safety planning at 19 schools released today by New York … to make sure our children and school personnel are safe. Emergency planning must be a priority for all New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningBayport-Blue Point Public Library – Employee Leave Accruals and Procurement (2013M-385)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Library’s leave … methods to obtain good and services for the period of July 1, 2012 through July 31, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/25/bayport-blue-point-public-library-employee-leave-accruals-and-procurement-2013mCenter Moriches Free Public Library – Budgeting and Cash Receipts (2013M-378)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s budgeting practices … located in Suffolk County and is governed by the Board of Trustees which consists of five elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/18/center-moriches-free-public-library-budgeting-and-cash-receipts-2013m-378Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park – Claims Processing (2017M-175)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Library’s claims process for the period July … The Hillside Public Library of New Hyde Park (Library) is a school district public library is located in Nassau County. … reviewed and initialed the claims and then forwarded them to a Board-designated Trustee who audited all claims. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/12/08/hillside-public-library-new-hyde-park-claims-processing-2017m-175DiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of the long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD) Bruce Karam and the … and a non-school related fundraiser. “The diversion of funds meant to support the education and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… what it has collected or monitored school districts’ compliance with other requirements in the law or regulations. … (see audit for list) and reviewed the 14 public districts’ compliance with school safety planning requirements. DiNapoli’s audit found only partial compliance with the requirements. For example: 12 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources … 250 hours of community service. Karam was also ordered to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in his … of the Utica City School District UCSD was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11549 for the resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kOpinion 90-63
… (recognition dinner for volunteers); (holding party for senior citizens) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and … workers); (miscellaneous expenses - holiday party for senior citizens) VOLUNTEERS -- Compensation (authority to … for the senior citizens of the sponsor municipality or school district. You ask whether a public library may fund a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63DiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… grades, lower standardized test scores, and increased risk of dropout,” DiNapoli said. “Students who chronically … metric altogether in SY 2025-26 in favor of an attendance index rank metric. SED has also engaged as a partner with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… Division of Local Government and School Accountability (LGSA) help Comptroller DiNapoli fulfill his role as New York … oversight and support for local governments and schools. LGSA auditors play a critical role in ensuring tax dollars … in the best interest of the communities they serve. While LGSA’s main office is centrally located in Albany, LGSA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, according to a report released today by State … Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required … information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… with legislation and regulations governing school safety planning. The audit covers the period September 1, … to remain vigilant against threats to student and teacher safety. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and regularly review school safety plans as part of the Safe Schools Against Violence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsSaranac Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-30)
… District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and … information. Key Findings District officials maintained a website but certain financial information was not posted, … a multiyear financial plan and detailed CAPs are on the website. District officials generally disagreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/saranac-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-30Newark Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-38)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other … financial plan, audits and CAPs are on the website in a transparent location. District officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/newark-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-38