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Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… with the Law and State Regulations. For example, the DOE does not require School Safety Plans to be submitted within … responses to an emergency in a pre-planned and organized fashion to allow for a quick response in the event of an … align and comply with the State Regulations and guidance. Work with the Education Department to develop a process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… permits public sector retirees to earn up to $30,000 per year from public sector employment before their pension benefits are cut off for that year. According to the allegations contained … in May 2000. Following his retirement, VATTER attended law school and practiced law. In November 2009, the Indictment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Law Sections 1604, 1724, 1804 (1), 1903(1), 2524, 2580 Board may, among other options, create the office of … 1604(35), 1709(20-a), 1804(1), 1903(1), 2526 and 2554(2-a); see also 8 NYCRR Section170.12(c) BOCES Board of … 10, 23. Village Board of Trustees. Village Law Section 5-524 Board may create the office of village auditor or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, … of all exempted value. However, unlike other exemptions, STAR creates no direct additional burden on other local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionState Public Authorities Dashboard
… For each category on the dashboard the data represent the most recently certified fiscal year for those authorities reporting through PARIS and does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-public-authorities-dashboardXVI.3.F Public Benefit Corporations – XVI. Financial Reporting
… events. Three trustees currently appointed from MTA, TA and TBTA govern FMTAC. It was initially funded by a … Grand Central Terminal. New York City Transit Authority (TA) The TA, in cooperation with its subsidiary the Manhattan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3f-public-benefit-corporationsDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according to an audit released today by New York … more needs to be done to ensure the safety of the agency's disabled clients," DiNapoli said. "The disregard for safe driving is troubling, both for the clients and the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Recovery Centers Inc. and $2.6 million with Mercy Medical Center. Council on the Arts $1 million with the Corning … $1.2 million with Upstate Orthopedic LLP for clinical imaging services. New York State Thruway Authority $274 … program awards to attract and grow optics, photonics and imaging companies in the Finger Lakes region. $4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… from her community,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my office and our partnership with District Attorney Baker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… the slower debt growth over the last ten years is that school districts have borrowed less. “Borrowing helps local … 2018. New York City debt is not included in this analysis. School districts have the lion’s share of local debt at $17.1 … of costs in 2018. The amount of debt varied greatly among school districts, with Buffalo City School District at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Canandaigua City School District – Procurement (Ontario County) District officials did not always ensure the … School District – Claims Auditing (Delaware County) The board and district officials did not always ensure claims … Pearl River Union Free School District – Fixed Assets (Orange County) Auditors selected 96 of the district’s fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… losses, with 41% of students entitled to bilingual counseling not receiving those services as of January. … on students with disabilities and to identify appropriate solutions where state and federal aid can be best spent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesFederal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York
… upcoming budget appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and Executive action put at risk the competitiveness … of regulations on borrower defense and closed school loan discharge became effective immediately, 6 most … Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 168 $121,706 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory 170 $117,483 Touro C. and U. System 176 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-higher-educationDiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… training local officials, assigning fiscal stress scores to local communities, and studying issues facing local … He starts on May 16. His salary is $150,000. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionHilton Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-200-F)
… and sensitive information (PPSI) are at greater risk for unauthorized access, misuse or loss. The audit included … by a seven-member Board of Education, that is responsible for managing and controlling the District’s financial and … the District’s chief executive officer and is responsible for District administration. Results of Review Of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/hilton-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-200-fComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) District officials did not seek competition for professional services from three of the 10 professional … paid five former administrators a total of $24,989 for accrued unused vacation leave upon separation from the … their individual employment agreements did not provide for such payments. In addition, auditors found that officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. … West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company. An indictment unsealed today charges Cesternino with Grand Larceny in the Second … According to the Indictment and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… comptroller and Todd Scheuermann as assistant comptroller in the Division of Budget and Policy Analysis. These … greatly enhance our existing efforts and will be critical in keeping the public informed of how the state is balancing … York’s budget and fiscal issues and has broad experience in leading policy and research development. She has written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffTown of Wawarsing - Financial Oversight of Select Activities (2018M-239)
… over selected financial activities to properly account for and safeguard Town funds. Key Findings The Board did not … The former account clerk did not reimburse the Town $499 for healthcare coverage. Key Recommendations The Board should … proposals, bids, change orders and vendor requests for payment. Auditing claims prior to payment. Establishing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/28/town-wawarsing-financial-oversight-select-activities-2018m-239State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Adjustment Reason Codes (CARCs) and group codes (such as PR, patient responsibility, and CO, contractual obligation) … exceeds the maximum allowable fee and claims with a CARC PR 45 are currently configured to pay in eMedNY (DOH’s … totaling payments of almost $10.2 million billed with a PR 45. They sampled 58 of these claims billed with a PR 45 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits