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DiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… Audits of 20 school districts across New York state found many could … tablets and monitors; did not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from … theft or damage. As a result, nearly $22 million worth of IT assets purchased or leased during the audit period were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentOpinion 91-2
… -- Officers and Employees (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining … Comptroller may request officials of an OTB corporation to fill out a form listing certain outside employment and business … an examination of an offtrack betting corporation to obtain information about potential conflicts of interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2DiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced an agreement between the New York … into a community green space with access to the Grasse River. The county and village have entered into a separate … open space and recreation opportunities along the Grasse River as part of broader revitalization efforts. "We work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyOpinion 90-46
… of index fees) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8018; JUDICIARY LAW, §39(2)(e); STATE FINANCE LAW, §8(15): A county … to any of the statutes of the state of New York, in any case in which: * * * d. the payment made is in excess of the … which he is the clerk. Pursuant to section 39(2)(e) of the Judiciary Law, the county clerks of all counties outside of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Controls Over Revocable Consents
… consents are granted for a term of ten years. At the end of that period, they may be renewed. DOT charges an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/23/controls-over-revocable-consentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for, that vehicles are used for official state business only, and that DDSOs are properly surplussing vehicles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 2012-1
… purchases of commodities by a town ( see e.g . 2006 Ops St Comp No. 2006-11, at 32). Unless an exception set … in contracts between the firm and the town ( see 2008 Ops St Comp No. 2008-2). The powers and duties of a board of … article 5, title 1-A, § 522 et seq .; compare e.g . 1992 Ops St Comp No. 92-43, at 109). Therefore, the board member's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1Seaford Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-36)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Seaford Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools … Determine whether the Seaford Union Free School District District used District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/seaford-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
… Department (SED) regulations. Only teaching staff and teaching assistants at the middle school were offered the … maintain documentation to support attendance for training and we were unable to determine which staff members … Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/port-washington-union-free-school-district-mental-health-trainingCrown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Crown Point Central School District (District) used District resources to provide … health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New York State … health training as required to all staff for the 202021 school year by September 15 2020 per New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newMalone Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-32)
… District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education … staff were offered mental health training. Seven of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were not included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/malone-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkWest Genesee Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-40)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the West Genesee Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools … Determine whether the West Genesee Central School District District used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/west-genesee-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-2) Field of Dreams, a for-profit special education provider serving students from … Education Department (SED) to provide Preschool Special Class (over 2.5 hours per day) and Preschool Integrated Special Class (over 2.5 hours per day) to children with disabilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 2000-7
… where, historically, the firm in question is the only one to have responded to a solicitation for bids, … set forth in section 802(1)(j) (2) literally applies only to "purchases", it is apparent, when read in context …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-7NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that ExxonMobil has agreed to implement the shareholder request that the … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I am pleased Exxon has agreed to undertake this important analysis. Climate … risks associated with that 2-degree scenario. While Exxon has previously recognized that changing regulations could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… within your budget. By developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid … versus acquiring new assets; Develop a structured approach for making decisions to fund capital assets; Identify which … think about these questions: Who will be responsible for overseeing the plan's development and implementation? How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… following audits and examinations have been issued State Education Department (SED): Infant and Child Learning Center … Services (DSS): Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (2016-N-6) The city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… to COVID-19 relief. For example, the audit found HCR had only committed about $98 million of the $127 million in CBDG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… of their gaming revenues to the state, and tribe/nation casino payments are defined in compacts. Commission officials … None of that money has been collected from the Rivers Casino & Resort, the Lago Resort & Casino, Resorts World, or the Tioga Downs Casino. In November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… Motor Vehicles registration suspension program, submitting only a limited number of registrations for suspension each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-follow