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DiNapoli: 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 … Beginning in September fees in New Yorks 529 College Savings Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following School Districts: Arlington Central School District [pdf] , Elmira City School District [pdf] , Fairport Central School District … Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts 2015MS3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … in 2019. Increased temporary federal aid and growth in state aid have contributed to the declining number of school … low after significant increases to both federal and state aid over the past few years,” DiNapoli said. “Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… in 2nd degree before Judge Sandra Lute in the Centralized Arraignment Part. His next appearance is scheduled for August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageCompliance With Navigation Law
… safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation Law (Navigation Law). The … 1, 2017 through October 31, 2019. About the Program With its vast network of waterways, including about 70,000 … 7,600 freshwater lakes and ponds, New York State is rich with opportunities for motorized water recreation. The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … while at a privately operated facility and then at a State operated facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted … days, provide the qualified person with a written report on the actions taken to address the incident (Actions Taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawRichburg-Wirt Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-73)
… by an elected board of fire commissioners (board) that is responsible for providing adequate oversight to ensure … offered a similar UTV for approximately $8,000 less than what the Board paid. Because the Board did not provide … agreed with our recommendations and their response is included in Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/richburg-wirt-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-73Security Delivery Instructions
… your intent to deliver to NewYorkcustody@kelmarassoc.com and [email protected] and attach an Excel document … fractional shares for each individual owner using NAUPA code SC09 (TR02 if reporting as a paying agent). Do not total … all certificates must be sent via certified mail. No Value, Nontransferable, and/or Restricted Securities Do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/security-delivery-instructionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Hicksville Union Free School … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… the Shorefront Mental Health Board (Shorefront) complied with the prevailing wage laws under its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The … March 31, 2014. Background OMH contracted for $2.3 million with Shorefront to provide janitorial services to six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School & Municipal Audits
… (Delaware County) The board did not transparently plan or sufficiently monitor the project. As a result, total … to official misconduct. As part of his plea, he resigned from his position and was sentenced to a one-year conditional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… not limit or monitor employees’ personal internet browsing and their use of social media on district computers. … officials did not restrict user permissions to the network and the student information system software application based on job duties and did not disable unneeded network and local user accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… balances, allowing excessive unrestricted fund balances to accumulate. At the end of 2024, the general and highway … $8.3 million in unrestricted fund balance. When compared to the general and highway fund appropriations in the town’s … transfers planned, with no indication of the board’s plan to use the funds. The district’s tax levy increased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Herricks Union Free School District – Overtime (2019M-127)
… primarily for non-emergencies. However, with appropriate scheduling some of these overtime payments could have been … of these absences were preapproved and with appropriate scheduling these overtime payments could have been avoided or … overtime work, including preapproval of overtime. Consider scheduling employees to substitute for those employees whose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/30/herricks-union-free-school-district-overtime-2019m-127Public Authorities
… Public authorities are public benefit corporations created to further public interests. … Form Instructions for Authorizers PARIS Help Desk Contact Information Transaction Number Requirement Data on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… the fight against hunger. As reported by the Office of the State Comptroller, 11.3 percent of New York households … suffered from food insecurity in 2020 to 2022. In New York State, SNAP is overseen by the Office of Temporary and … Assistance (OTDA). Eligibility and benefits are based on income and family size. Maximum benefits range from $292 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistancePublic Health – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… impacted by federal restrictions on disenrollment during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Federal restrictions during the pandemic have also prevented the State from implementing a portion of Medicaid savings … enrollment and spending and information on growth of the Essential Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-healthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. … Ewen Fire District – Financial Management (Ulster County) The board and officials did not properly manage the district’s financial operations, including ensuring that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… In addition, 10 checks totaling $5,100 were written for petty cash use. The check amounts ranged from $300 to … District officials did not establish written procedures for password management, wireless security, remote access and … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits