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Oneida Public Library District – Cash Disbursements (2015M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the District’s cash disbursement process for the period July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2014. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/05/08/oneida-public-library-district-cash-disbursements-2015m-20DiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… in the 3rd degree. They were arraigned in Oneida County Court by Judge Michael L. Dwyer. Their next court date is Dec. 1, 2023. Since taking office in 2007, … calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorGold Coast Public Library District – Claims Audit (2014M-237)
… The Board as a whole does not audit District claims as required by the special act. Key Recommendation Audit all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/10/08/gold-coast-public-library-district-claims-audit-2014m-237Student Achievement Program
… leadership potential through activities that improve their school or community. By the beginning of April, school officials should have received a letter from our … Student Achievement Program promote the ideals of public service among the leaders of tomorrow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/student-achievementDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… needs to improve its efforts to ensure school districts are following state requirements for school safety planning, … in accordance with SED guidance, held public hearings on the plans, appointed some required personnel to … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how … the state’s chronic absenteeism calculation. DiNapoli’s report found during SY 2022-23: Large city public schools … also be used to address chronic absenteeism. DiNapoli’s report highlighted the need for the state to continue its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… against threats to student and teacher safety. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and … response plans (Building Plans). The Law outlines general requirements for the plans, but the specifics are left up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… finding deficiencies at all. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… included fund balance, salary disclosures and property tax report cards. Officials at these four districts told …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkOpinion 89-38
… such as salary increases, years in service or mortality rate (see NYPIRG v City of New York , 89 Misc 2d 262, 390 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… Purpose To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and … to notify parents of the option to transfer to a safe public school. One school did not retain summary VADIR … notify parents timely of the option to transfer to a safe public school, if one is available. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actNewark School District Public Library – Board Oversight (2014M-54)
… of June 30, 2013) to be improperly deposited in types of investments which are not allowed by law, putting Library … to disburse payroll by accessing the Library’s bank account and withdrawing enough funds to cover payroll, … of its investment policy, divest from all improper investments and place all Library moneys in time deposits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/20/newark-school-district-public-library-board-oversight-2014m-54Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of this follow-up review is to determine the … Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Report 2017-S-52 ). About the Program Chronic absenteeism is a widespread … students who are typically present each day. However, ADA does not identify some students who miss a significant number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Amani Public Charter School , Holland Central School District , Mount Pleasant Central School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSeymour Public Library District – Over-the-Counter Cash Receipts (2015M-102)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine and evaluate the Library’s processes for recording, securing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/07/24/seymour-public-library-district-over-counter-cash-receipts-2015m-102Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library – Disbursements (2013M-222)
… capability to perform or initiate electronic transfers of funds out of the Library’s general checking account. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/11/01/ethelbert-b-crawford-public-library-disbursements-2013m-222DiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… federal court for stealing $34,000 from the Morris Central School District in Otsego County. Hand, 47, of Morris, pled … FBI for their continued partnership in the fight against public corruption.” Hand admitted she stole about $24,000 by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsOpinion 92-5
… supersede those prior opinions to the extent inconsistent with the analysis and conclusion herein. It is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… (“Guidelines”) and Debt Issuance Approval Request Form (“Request Form”). The Guidelines summarize the process and criteria for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvals