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DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2023, up from 14 districts in fiscal … provided a substantial increase in ongoing state aid in SY 2022-23 and committed to fully funding Foundation Aid for school districts by SY 2023-24. Total state aid reported by school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four … whether the Department was providing effective oversight to ensure school compliance with fire safety procedures, … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… biases and create novel sources of bias, and there is often a lack of transparency about the system’s … NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is responsible for enforcement of key consumer protection, … and workplace laws that apply to businesses in NYC. DCWP is tasked with enforcing LL144 and can impose civil penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsManagement of the Student-School Matching Algorithm
… students can apply. Students and their families complete applications for high school through MySchools, the official … the algorithm is working as intended, that all students’ applications are captured and given due consideration, and … reports timely, as required by Local Law 72 of 2018, on applications, offers, and available seats, which are key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/24/management-student-school-matching-algorithmState Agencies Bulletin No. 1104
… Purpose To notify the agencies of changes to the file and provide the new file layout Affected … To notify the agencies of changes to the file and provide the new file layout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1104-changes-nhrp501-master-file-include-direct-deposit-dataIII.5 Agency Bulkload Interface to the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… an internal agency system electronically transmits data to the SFS and the SFS creates data extract files to send … agency systems that provide critical functionality not available within the SFS. Bulkload transaction files must … for each interfacing agency system. The information stored in the specific profile is used within the programming logic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii5-agency-bulkload-interface-sfsValhalla Union Free School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-26)
… adequately managed network user accounts in order to help prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. Key … not adequately manage the District’s network user accounts to help prevent unauthorized use, access and/or loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/17/valhalla-union-free-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-26Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… The Board also provided the senior mechanic with a vehicle for personal use as a fringe benefit. Shop employees … or whether the cost of the parts were recovered from the vehicle owners. Key Recommendations Establish policies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93EcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfMinds in Motion, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Minds in Motion, … MIM provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and four … financial information, including costs, that MIM reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/minds-motion-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools (2019-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy environment that is Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant for students attending District 75 schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n7.pdfDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… of stealing over $50,000 from that organization. The Fair is a summer destination for the community and by the … their trust in her.” The Essex County Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage and promote agriculture in young children and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … sales tax growth in November was a bit stronger compared to the 1.9% year-to-date increase,” DiNapoli said. “New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 863
… Form W-2 for all employees with a NYC residence. Control-D Report NTAX702 (NYC Reportable Wages), identifying employees … NYS Tax and Finance Rules and Regulations, employers must report wages for all employees who are residents of NYC. In … the employee’s withholdings. OSC has created a Control-D report identifying employees with a discrepancy between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/863-new-york-city-nyc-reportable-wagesXIV.1 Outstanding Check Outreach and Escheatment – XIV. Special Procedures
… remain uncashed for one year after issuance, the State is required to attempt to notify the payee: by first class … over to the Abandoned Property Fund unless the check is cashed, or a claim is made to the issuing agency for a replacement check. First …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv1-outstanding-check-outreach-and-escheatmentLabor Investigations in New York City (2022-S-17) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s17-response.pdfIX.12 Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and states. More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-ix/ix12-overviewNew Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether New Hartford Central School District (District) officials … Determine whether New Hartford Central School District District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149Jamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
… required documentation to clearly identify the type and/or quantity of materials purchased. Recycling credits were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/12/14/jamestown-board-public-utilities-energy-efficiency-and-recycling-programs-2018m-155State Agencies Bulletin No. 1753
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the new … a part of the 2016-2019 Retroactive Salary Increases and to provide instructions for payments not processed … Units (Bargaining Units 01 and 21), provides for a change to the Overtime Calculation (See Payroll Bulletin 1741) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1753-changes-calculation-and-retroactive-payment-pre-shift-briefing