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Opinion 2005-3
… (leaseback of occupied building by school district) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (construction of parking … Law. It is a fundamental principle of law that school districts possess only those powers expressly delegated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-3Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need, including mental health awareness … Our audit covered the period July 2018 through March 2022 and included general education students only. About the … most current statistics are alarming. According to a 2022 research report published by the CDC: Among high school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools529 Program Distinctions
New York’s 529 College Savings Program currently includes two separate 529 plans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/savings/pdf/529-program-distinctions.pdfDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Services serves the same role as the local service districts statewide. Earlier this year, DiNapoli’s office … sufficiently monitor state-certified shelters, nor local districts’ oversight of uncertified shelters, to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… find location. The audits included several recommendations for the school districts to improve the transparency of their … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… cities with similar population levels, Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo have child poverty rates that are … cohort cities. Between 40 to 46% of children in Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo were living in poverty in 2022, and … can impact a child’s long-term ability to be successful in school. Children that fall behind in school are less likely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsDiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments
… sentencing of Rochelle Rose to five years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in … she stole from the NYS & Local Retirement System after her mother died. Rose, 41, stole the funds by keeping her deceased mother’s deposited pension checks and expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-paymentsCompliance With Outcome Reporting Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) meets legal and regulatory requirements to report on the outcomes of its programs and initiatives, and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/17/compliance-outcome-reporting-requirementsRetiring with an Outstanding Loan – State Police Plan
… Tier 2 Members If you retire with an outstanding loan, the … provide examples of how much your reduction would be. Tier 5 and 6 Members If you retire with an outstanding loan, … pay off your loan once you retire. The amount of your pension reduction will be based on your age, your loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retiring-outstanding-loanTuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether collections and disbursements were in accordance with the sewer agreements and whether the Tuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/tuxedo-farms-local-development-corporation-collections-andCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfInappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients With Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our audit report, Inappropriate Medicaid Payments for Recipients with Multiple Identification Numbers and No Social Security Numbers (2010-S-29). Background Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/06/inappropriate-medicaid-payments-recipients-multiple-identification-numbers-and-no-socialPurchasing and Procurement Practices (2020-S-67)
To determine whether the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) procured goods and services competitively and in accordance with its policies and procedures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s67.pdfPulaski Academy and Central School District - Separation Payments (2020M-20)
Assess whether separation payments to certain District officials were authorized and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved employment contract
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/pulaski-academy-2020-20.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up) (2023-F-4)
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Report 2019-S-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f4.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-170
… Increase. Affected Employees SUNY M/C employees in Bargaining Unit 13 Background Chapter 10 of the Laws of … implemented the agreement between the State of New York and various bargaining units provides for Discretionary 4% … OSC prior to the payment. The roster must be signed by the College President and forwarded to SUNY System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-170-2010-discretionary-increase-suny-management-confidentialThe Securities Industry in New York City - October 2014
Six years after the financial crisis, the securities industry continues to deal with the fallout.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2015.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-122
… Affected Employees SUNY M/C employees in Bargaining Units 13 and 40 Effective Dates 3% Discretionary Increase is … be Active or on an approved Leave on the eligibility date of 3/31/06. The 3% Discretionary Increase must be based on … … To provide instructions to agencies for processing MC Discretionary Increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-122-discretionary-increases-suny-management-confidential-mcCompliance With State Arts Education Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/06/compliance-state-arts-education-requirements-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims: Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber
… provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health … claim costs totaled about $56 billion. Prescription drugs can be dispensed to Medicaid beneficiaries by licensed … wherein the drug and drug strength were different from what the physician prescribed; and Claims for unauthorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-pharmacy-claims-joia-pharmacy-and-related-prescriber