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Whispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… years ended June 30, 2012. Background Whispering Pines is a SED-approved, for-profit special education provider of … and Amsterdam, New York). Its Director and owner is Dr. Martha Frank (Director). Whispering Pines is reimbursed for preschool special education services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualPrivacy and Security of Student Data
To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Background The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to … and licensing of inspection stations. The Department is also responsible for issuing and enforcing regulations of these automotive businesses. The Department is responsible for receiving, investigating, and responding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followExamination of Penalties and Interest Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the extent to which NYSIF was penalized by the Workers’ Compensation … Law (Law) authorizes medical providers and injured workers to report late medical and compensation payments to the WCB … The objective of our examination was to determine the extent to which NYSIF was penalized by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-paymentsNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Farming is especially important to the economies of New York’s rural … According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, milk is the State’s largest agricultural commodity, ranking fifth nationally in sales in 2020. New York is also among the top producers of many other products, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… fountains and a spray shower at Staten Island’s Clove Lake Park. An inaccessible service desk, weight room and lockers at the J. Hood Wright Park’s Recreation Center in Manhattan. DiNapoli’s audit … with no grab bars. Accessibility information on Parks’ website was not always accurate and was contradicted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesVillage of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)
… Purpose of Examination The purpose of our examination was to determine if the Village … was first incorporated in 1876 and had a population of approximately 400 residents. In July 2010, voters in the … Village of Altmar Apparent Misappropriation of Funds 2013M331 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/03/19/village-altmar-apparent-misappropriation-funds-2013m-331DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… of a weakness on Wall Street," DiNapoli said. "Wall Street is changing its compensation practices in response to … A more stable and less volatile securities industry is in the best interests of Wall Street, the City and the … locations) are not included. DiNapoli's estimate is based on personal income tax trends and reflects cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 for local … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to two percent for a second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council. The PCI DSS is a comprehensive set of technical and … DSS. The audit covered the period March 1, 2017 through June 5, 2017. We found the Authority did not have a developed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followTown of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a population of approximately … awarded by a municipality’s purchasing agency located in the State of Minnesota. However, the documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077DiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… expenses that were unnecessary, not allowable or unrelated to its programs, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “The State Education Department needs to step up and do a better job of making sure that taxpayers … expenses that were unnecessary not allowable or unrelated to its programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making sure it … procedures, this audit shows that it can certainly do a lot more.” The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP) was … The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows During First Half of 2019
… two quarters of 2019 grew at a moderate pace compared to the stronger early quarters of 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said. “These latest results should remind officials to closely watch future collections and plan accordingly.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows-during-first-half-2019DiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… emissions and address the climate emergency. The Charge NY program was announced in 2013 as a statewide network of up … be ready in five years. It was followed in 2018 by Charge NY 2.0, a plan to install 10,000 public charging stations by … putting it on track to finish more than two years behind schedule. NYPA did little to promote EVs and EV chargers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… has not performed inspections as required on a significant number of critical structures along the system’s 524 miles of … not conducted more in-depth inspections of a significant number of these structures. In total, 792, or 38 percent, of … has not performed inspections as required on a significant number of critical structures along the systems 524 miles of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Kendra’s Law (Report 2022-S-43 ). About the Program In August 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Kendras Law Report 2022S43 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followTupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… since been identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing … difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14Opinion 88-14
… and supersedes any rights claimed by the county (see In re Menschefrend's Estate , 1954, 283 App Div 463, 128 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14DiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… toured the Gov. George Clinton Elementary School garden in Poughkeepsie. “Interest in farm-to-school programs is … school cafeterias.” “We are honored to partner with the Poughkeepsie Farm-to-School Project in this mission-critical, … district," said Dr. Nicolé Williams, superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District. "The Poughkeepsie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaboration