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Shelter Island Union Free School District - Fund Balance (2020M-23)
Determine whether the Board appropriately managed the District’s fund balance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/shelter-island-2020-23.pdfFloral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District - Leave Records (2018M-264)
Determine whether employee leave accrual records are accurate and leave requests are adequately approved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/floral-park-bellerose.pdfDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… today that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. … said. “My office has returned more than $1.5 million in unclaimed funds to local governments in the last few weeks, but $3.5 million is still waiting to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… over PMA travel expenses, including a prohibition on reimbursement for alcohol. In addition, the then president charged his … Develop a policy for consulting contracts that includes reimbursement for meals, transportation and lodging that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… School Buildings Shut Down in the Last Quarter of the 2019-20 School Year, and Have Been Granted Significant … Aid The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a complete shutdown of school buildings in March 2020, with partial reopening … school district saw an increase in the number of ballots cast which, historically, has been relatively low since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following School Districts: Arlington Central School … and Williamsville Central School District [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether … could not be supported with written authorization. The lock out function (i.e., an internal control that helps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3DiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… Third-Degree Grand Larceny, and Corrupting the Government in the Second and Third Degrees. Both defendants pleaded not … partnering with my office and continuing to pursue justice in this case and holding these individuals accountable.” “Any … Squad. The charges against the defendants are merely accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-two school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … year (SY) ending June 30, 2024, up from 16 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. The low number of districts … with stress designations largely reflects recent increases in state and federal aid. “Pandemic-related federal funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressPublic Authorities
… pay debt service. Public Authorities Reporting Information System The Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) is the online reporting system that allows public authorities to enter their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… their grocery budget and help them afford nutritious food. In January 2025 , nearly 3 million New Yorkers received … the month and approximately $7.35 billion total benefits in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2024. SNAP, the nation’s largest food assistance program, is instrumental in the fight against hunger. As reported by the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceWheelerville Union Free School District – Unused IT Asset Inventory (2022M-02)
Determine whether Wheelerville Union Free School District (District) officials maintained complete and accurate inventory records to safeguard unused information technology (IT) assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/wheelerville-2022-2.pdfPort Chester-Rye Union Free School District – Information Technology User Accounts (2021M-209)
Determine whether Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District (District) officials adequately managed non-student network user accounts to ensure unnecessary accounts were disabled.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/port-chester-rye-2021-209.pdfTuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
Determine whether Tuxedo Union Free School District (District) officials ensured employees’ payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, properly approved and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/tuxedo-2022-15.pdfAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… society. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of having broadband internet connections at home, as … an impediment for many New Yorkers. In 2019, one in three low-income households did not have access to broadband. In … the FCC, New York’s successful deployment has reduced the number of New Yorkers without available broadband from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Ardsley Union Free School District – Financial Management (Westchester County) … and taxpayers were taxed more than necessary. Rye City School District – Payroll (Westchester County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… students from harassment and discrimination based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender … compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). On Sept. 25, DiNapoli engaged a similar audit focused on New York City schools. “The Dignity for All Students Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentIV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… for large-scale applications and computing purposes. 51002 PC Lease Personal computer leases including desktop, laptop, … or backup systems; mainframe computers; servers; printers; PC’s, work stations or notebooks. 51093 Software Maintenance … 51032 Desktop Computers Purchase of a personal computer (PC) in a form intended for regular use at a single location, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… Department (Department) has taken to ensure that: school district policies and practices comply with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); and school districts report material incidents of discrimination … whether the Department issued timely DASA guidance to school districts that adequately addresses transgender and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School & Municipal Audits
… prior to payment. As a result, disbursements were made for unsupported and improper claims. During the audit period, … financial activities, resulting in $16,525 in unaccounted for collections. Cash receipt processes and oversight were … and held nine fundraisers. However, no money was deposited for 11 of the tournaments and two of the fundraisers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-municipal-audits