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College of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… College of Mount Saint Vincent management complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules … Vincent), an independent postsecondary institution located in Riverdale, New York, offers a variety of degree programs in the liberal arts, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-programBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of … for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is currently comprised of seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… and what the Department, school districts, and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) can do to enhance … (Approved programs) or may operate outside of the Department approval structure (Local programs). Key … school system align with student goals and the needs of the State labor market. We found that CTE programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of the Caledonia-Mumford Central School District , Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative … . Caledonia-Mumford Central School District – Online Banking (Genesee County) Although the district’s … payments made to 18 employees with combined total gross pay of $80,888 during May 2016 to determine whether salaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… the board audited claims before they were paid. While all 36 claims paid appear to be for actual and necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing - Roles, Responsibilities and Resources
… and requirements for each role. External Auditor – Audits financial statements to render an opinion on whether … adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Internal Auditor – Performs risk assessments and helps the board in developing internal controls to reduce financial risk. Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-roles-responsibilities-and-resourcesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District – Fuel Inventory (Cayuga, Cortland and Onondaga Counties) The district’s fueling area and tanks lacked … for. In addition, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) are not comprehensive, and payroll and personnel policies are … calculations of certain retirees’ contributions. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsNew Roots Charter School - Lunch Operations (2019M-73)
… whether School officials provided school meals in a cost effective manner. Key Findings Over the last two years, lunch operations have incurred operating … and cost-per-ME analyses. Continue to increase revenues by increasing average-daily-participation (ADP) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/24/new-roots-charter-school-lunch-operations-2019m-73Enterprise Charter School - Procurement (2019M-06)
… Audit Objective Determine whether School officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key … officials did not: Always obtain competitive pricing in compliance with the School’s procurement policy or publicly advertise for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/05/enterprise-charter-school-procurement-2019m-06Overlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… Overlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies Frequently Asked Questions: What information is in the Overlapping Real Property Tax tables? Real property tax-related information is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… implications for spending, pupil outcomes and the delivery of services, including special education. The report details … York City. “School districts must navigate a complex set of state rules and local needs to determine how to best … tax revenue. Property taxes made up more than half of the total revenues (53.1 percent), a modest increase from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… there is a clear and consistent process to record and report accurate CTE-related information. SED generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortOpinion 92-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … A school district may not transfer the unexpended balance of an insurance reserve fund established pursuant to General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-11Cost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… savings. Local government and school district officials can purchase goods and services under existing State … and potentially save time and money. State contracts can provide many necessities for local governments and school … service and technology. Capitalizing on the State's buying power and expertise may result in lower prices and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… IT assets valued at $11,397 were not included on the inventory list and could not be located. Richfield Springs Central School District – Fixed Assets (Herkimer County) Fixed asset and disposal policies were not comprehensive or being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… that Bruce Karam, the former long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources improperly diverted, serve five years’ probation and perform 250 hours of community service. Karam was also ordered to pay UCSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… agreement. Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns – Fixed Assets (Westchester County) The board adopted a fixed asset policy that requires the district business office maintain an inventory of fixed assets and other equipment and property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former School District Treasurer Sentenced for Stealing Funds
… by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-school-district-treasurer-sentenced-stealing-fundsDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… year,” said DiNapoli. “Although some local governments can rely on available reserve funds to bridge the gap, others … of their budget. For 2016-17, DiNapoli estimates the state’s school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … County) The board overestimated budgeted appropriations by an average of $2.6 million (7 percent) in each of the last five years (2013-14 through 2017-18) for a combined total of almost $12.6 million. Find out how your …
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