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DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… a high school diploma is a standard requirement for many jobs and higher education opportunities, graduation or its … and grade as well as the number of ELLs who speak the same home language. Students who are eligible for ELL services are … BE programs if 20 or more ELLs of the same grade level and home language are enrolled in the district. Nine of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… DiNapoli. "Patients need care around the clock, and nurses are often required to stay and work extra hours," DiNapoli … by the state so patient care is not jeopardized, nurses are not overworked and employers are complying with the law. … about the complaint. DOL also does not have set time frames for investigating complaints. It is DOL's practice to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesTown of Sweden – Justice Court (2014M-318)
… program, but do not use the report that includes all tickets pending for more than 60 days, which led to filing … basis for timeliness and accuracy. Ensure all traffic tickets that are unresolved after 60 days are reported to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/20/town-sweden-justice-court-2014m-318Opinion 90-1
… entities) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing gift of to another municipal corporation) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … general fund. A town by local law may authorize a gift of an amount equal to a portion of these proceeds to a … Although there is no similar state statute authorizing a gift of moneys from a town to a school district, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up) (2023-F-34) The New York Education Law mandates that all schools … meet the requirement to have mental health instruction as part of the curriculum and that DOE could make improvements … and support to eligible families and individuals. As part of managing these programs, OTDA obtains National …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Conservation (DEC): Compliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up) (2022-F-20) The initial audit, issued … Department (Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative): St. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-38) St. Mary’s is a not-for-profit organization authorized by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … Foundation for the State University of New York (SUNY): Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (2019-S-10) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Aurora-Colden Fire District No. 6 , Columbia-Green Community College , Village of Croton-on-Hudson , Town of … years. City of Sherrill – Payroll and Community Activity Center Cash Receipts (Oneida County) City officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 2000-7
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … as officer and stockholder of company contracting with fire district) -- Maintenance Contracts (fire … the commissioner recuses himself from discussions relative to the contract and abstains from voting on matters relating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7Transferring or Terminating Your Membership
… Tier Reinstatement is a method of restoring a membership that has been terminated. For Tier Reinstatement purposes, your membership terminates when: You have less than five years of … and you would become ineligible for any Retirement System benefits. If you have ten or more years of credited service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipEnhanced Medicaid Payments to Selected Home Health Care Service Providers (Follow-Up) (2013-F-1)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, E
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f1.pdfDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… Educational Services (BOCES) withheld millions of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local … according to separate audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Excessive amounts of … provides services to 13 component school districts in a two-county area. BOCES officials disputed some of the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… compromise patient progress or safety, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit, which … services due to unknown openings. For example, pregnant women or opioid users are prioritized on wait lists. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… in problem gambling-related calls to the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) from 2021 to 2022. … availability of mobile betting apps, problem gambling and addiction are poised to increase. More attention should be … and demographic information on individuals affected by the addiction. More information and better reporting are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, preschools, … or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities hospitals hotels preschools libraries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsMonroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… $12.4 million in one-time increases that are unlikely to recur. The County relied on $65 million in revenue … $30.85 million in reported general fund interfund advances to cover deficit cash balances in 2017. The County does not have sufficient general fund balance to mitigate significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179DiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… (DOH) erroneously made $16.6 million in Medicaid payments to 95 home health providers over a 3 1/2-year period, largely … what was provided, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Home … said. “However, my auditors found numerous instances where the state Department of Health’s eMedNY billing system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1664.1
… submit membership and dues transactions via electronic file submissions to OSC Affected Employees Employees who are … is responsible for processing required payroll deductions (e.g., income tax and wage garnishments) and authorized deductions (e.g., deferred compensation and union dues). With respect to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16641-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payroll-deductions-unionUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-333
… an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid in the final paycheck of the calendar year. Effective Dates: The … one salary are eligible for a year end adjustment in the final paycheck of the year provided the Judge or Justice’s … salary are also eligible for a year end adjustment in the final paycheck of the year, unless the total amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-333-2023-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has … that money provided to selected community organizations is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether … directly after school. Research indicates that children who participate in quality after-school programs have higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program