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Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance

… including: electrical hazards such as overloaded power strips and extension cords; missing or outdated fire …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance

DiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program

… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education Program and better monitor … state’s program, my auditors made several recommendations to improve the educational outcomes for these children. To its credit, SED is acting on our suggestions to ensure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-program

DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools

… P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in … Many states have already incorporated financial education into the school curriculum, with some starting lessons as … financial ends meet than people with lower financial know-how. In New York state, during last year’s legislative …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schools

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… County) District officials did not appropriately approve and document overtime for non-instructional employees. As a … hours worked were pre-approved, adequately recorded and incurred only when necessary. Non-emergency overtime was … Officials did not establish adequate controls over network and financial application user accounts to prevent …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits

DiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act

… The State Education Department (SED) made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting students from harassment and … according to a follow-up report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Bullying is a … The State Education Department SED made progress in ensuring …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-act

Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 ). About the Program The New York … DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-follow

Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)

… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Vertus Charter School (School) officials appropriately track, inventory and … safeguard information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – … School officials did not appropriately track inventory and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9

DiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses

… Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children , two Brooklyn preschool special education providers, claimed … Hebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children two Brooklyn preschool special education providers claimed nearly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expenses

Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations

… the Annual Report, 22,266 students in kindergarten through 12th grade were initially referred for special education …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluations

Tuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College

… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … Community College (LaGuardia), located in Queens, is part of the City University of New York. LaGuardia offers more than 50 associate degree … complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations Rules and Regulations when certifying stude …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-college

Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at New York Career Institute

… Education's Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. … in downtown Manhattan. NYCI is approved to offer nine certificate and degree programs in the fields of Court Reporting, Paralegal Studies, Office Science, and Medical Office Administration. NYCI serves approximately 600 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/07/audit-tuition-assistance-program-new-york-career-institute

Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Mercy College

… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance … to the school for 5,902 students. We reviewed a sample of 50 randomly selected TAP awards paid to 50 students, as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/04/audit-tuition-assistance-program-mercy-college

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer of Frewsburg Central School District Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $7,000 in School Funds

… and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder, former Treasurer of the Frewsburg Central … to the district in the amount of $6,982.42. The arrest is a result of a joint investigation between the State … and District Attorney Jason Schmidt today announced the arrest and guilty plea of Angela Smoulder former Treasurer of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-treasurer-frewsburg-central-school-district-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-7000-school

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… financial and capital plans. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… policy. 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/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … Management (Allegany County and Cattaraugus County) The district’s financial reserve plan states that the district will reduce surplus fund balance as recommended …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits

Tuition Assistance Program – LIM College

… Purpose To determine whether LIM College officials complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background … are responsible for certifying student eligibility. LIM College (LIM) was founded in 1939, and was originally known …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/01/tuition-assistance-program-lim-college

Putnam Central School District – Budgeting (2015M-243)

… 2013 through July 31, 2015. Background The Putnam Central School District is located in the Towns of Putnam and Dresden … by an elected five-member Board of Education, operates one school for 20 students from kindergarten through sixth grade, after which students attend the Ticonderoga Central School District. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/putnam-central-school-district-budgeting-2015m-243