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DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess … today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney … stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller. “The settlement announced today, as well as the related state prosecutions, hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Syracuse City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… not maximize Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all eligible Medicaid services provided. The district … were submitted and reimbursed. Claims were not submitted for 1,251 eligible services totaling $26,637. Had these … supported. ECA disbursements were properly accounted for. The faculty auditor did not adhere to the district’s ECA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… – Professional Services (Putnam County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services from three … – Procurement (Erie County) Auditors determined the school’s procurement policy is not comprehensive. The board did not … found that there was no supporting documentation for 15 out of 78 check disbursements tested totaling $5,871. FFA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… oversight North Babylon Union Free School District – Online Banking (Suffolk County) Auditors determined that online banking transactions were appropriate, but the board … (Jefferson County) Auditors reviewed salaries and wages paid to 40 employees totaling $471,526 to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… district made $95,000 in vendor payments to a school board assistant, whose duties mirrored those of the school district … not meet minimum qualifications for their positions and an assistant coach did not have a required coaching license. A … meet the minimum education, experience and certification requirements for their positions; receive an appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtOpinion 89-38
… of a retiree who agrees to elect to receive the "zero option". This is in reply to your letter concerning the … retired school district employees who elect the so-called "zero option" under the Retirement and Social Security Law. … spouse at the level the retiree received under the "zero option". You ask whether the program would violate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-38DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC Department of Education … latest in State Comptroller DiNapolis series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that in the face of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… on state aid. For example, 68 percent of revenues for Long Island schools come from property taxes and other local … were in low-wealth districts. By contrast, on Long Island and in the Mid-Hudson Valley region, a majority of … regions were less significant (0.5 percent for Long Island and 0.4 percent for the Mid-Hudson Valley). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsYoung Women’s College Prep Charter School of Rochester – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-147)
… software access controls were adequate. As a result, data and personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) … the ability for users to access and potentially alter data and conceal inappropriate activity. The Board of … IT contingency plan or provide IT security awareness training. Key Recommendations Properly manage network and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/01/06/young-womens-college-prep-charter-school-rochester-network-and-financialHancock Central School District - Non-Resident Student Tuition (2021M-208)
… Highlands NRT rates that were less than the New York State Education Department (SED)’s maximum allowable NRT rates and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/hancock-central-school-district-non-resident-student-tuition-2021m-208State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls … documentation and eight invoices totaling $4,582 should have been reported to the board because sufficient … was not provided and since 2013-14, external auditors have annually recommended that the district develop an IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… district did not realize revenue totaling up to $42,330. Marion Central School District – Procurement (Wayne County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Enterprise Charter School – Enrollment and Billing (2014M-378)
… information on file or require that a new proof of residence be submitted when a student's address changes. Key … verify students' residences and require new proof of residence when a student moves. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/27/enterprise-charter-school-enrollment-and-billing-2014m-378Tuition Assistance Program – DeVry College
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving … The two other students had completed online study from a private school located in another state. Additional incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/tuition-assistance-program-devry-collegeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… following school district audits have been issued. Albion Central School District – Financial Management (Orleans … were communicated confidentially to officials. Frewsburg Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) and … accounting records were not properly maintained. Holland Central School District – Claims Audit (Erie County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… assistant was arrested in March 2023 and pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor for petit larceny in February 2024. … board and officials did not adequately secure student data to help protect it from unauthorized access or develop an IT … inventoried and safeguarded. Complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory records help district officials ensure that IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… prior to purchase, evidence of competition or compliance with written contractual agreements. Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Otsego County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing From School District
… States Attorney Antoinette T. Bacon announced Kristina Hand, 47, of Morris, New York, has pleaded guilty to stealing … education of children is shameful,” DiNapoli said. “Ms. Hand abused her position to fund her lifestyle at the expense … continued collaboration in combatting public corruption.” Hand pleaded guilty to two counts of federal program theft, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-otsego-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-school-districtComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Hermon-DeKalb Central School District – Claims Auditing (St. Lawrence County) … audited and approved before payment. Medina Central School District – Capital Projects (Genesee County) The board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0