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Disruption to Special Education Services: Closing the Gap on Learning Loss from COVID-19
New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic, likely exacerbating pre-existing achievement gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/special-education-report.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… inspected; facilities complied with selected licensing and registration regulations; and identified violations were … renewed, and amended radioactive material licenses and the registration of facilities with radiation equipment. To … inspect all licensed and registered facilities. Licensing, registration, and inspection helps to protect and safeguard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentFormer Treasurer of Patterson Fire Department Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns
… by U.S. District Judge Nelson S. Roman to 33 months in prison for fraud and tax charges arising out of his … fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, and one count of subscribing to false tax returns, … which carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, MELIN, 46, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/former-treasurer-patterson-fire-department-sentenced-33-months-prison-embezzlement-and-filing-falseDiNapoli: State's Cash Position is Strong
… $28 billion through Aug. 31, representing an increase of 13 percent or $3.2 billion. General Fund receipts were $162.9 … than projected in the latest Financial Plan update but 13 percent less than the same period last year according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-states-cash-position-strongState Agencies Bulletin No. 1641
… danger by virtue of unavoidable proximity to vehicular traffic within the highway Rights-of-Way are eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1641-2018-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 1384
… due to the PayServ COA conversion and the impact to the current queries used for accounting data. Affected Employees … by Account Code using the information in PayServ for all current paychecks prior to April 2, 2015. Once this … date less than or equal to the inputted date. All current queries related to accounting data will remain but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1384-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library , City of Newburgh , Onondaga County Probation … and effectively." Half Hollow Hills Community Library – Fund Balance (Suffolk County) The library's fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Carrollton , Forks Fire District #3 , City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department . "In … reserve balances increased by $470,000. City of Long Beach – Budget Review (Nassau County) Significant revenue and … Town of Carrollton Forks Fire District 3 City of Long Beach and the Montezuma Volunteer Fire Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… today. The transaction raises the total commitments of DiNapoli's In-State Private Equity Program (the In-State … has generated solid investment returns for the state pension fund and has supported thousands of local jobs. Our … been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … were followed. The former director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service requirements at a … statements, direct deposit listings or cancelled checks. In addition, all employees did not complete detailed time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Many New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to a report released today … Nearly 1.4 million households paid half or more of their income in 2017 towards housing costs. “The high cost of … Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… DiNapoli today released a report on the progress regional land banks are making in helping communities fight blight and … zombie properties. New York currently has 15 active land banks throughout the state that acquire properties in an … our state demands action,” DiNapoli said. “The creation of land banks, as well as legislation passed earlier this year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… or $6.5 billion, through Dec. 31, primarily because of settlement and assessment revenues. Tax collections through … updated projections primarily because of unanticipated settlement revenue. General Fund tax collections were $545.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate systems and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect … Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant law and regulation. The audit covers RETT collections received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… expenses were not appropriate. This includes lodging, meal, and fuel expenses for which there was no business purpose, meal allowance expenses the employee was not entitled to … contracts provide funding for Tough Man to provide an in-school program to students and to operate triathlons for kids …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1727
… income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the Aggregate method. Yonkers income tax withholding will be calculated using the Flat Rate method. Yonkers Flat Rate Withholding is 1.61135% for Yonkers residents and 0.50% for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1727-2019-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2018DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… small businesses has increased slightly faster than the national pace, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, based on the most recent data available from the U.S. … small businesses has increased slightly faster than the national pace according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Charged in Corruption Probe
… and Ulster County DA Carnright's office for their time and due diligence dealing with this matter. Lastly, I want to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-charged-corruption-probeDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Phoenix House is contracted to provide services to New Yorkers who … signed a five-year $47.6 million contract with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) in 2009 to provide outpatient, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expenses