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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… an adequate multiyear financial plan. Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (Suffolk County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… average value for farmland among Northeastern states— only Maine’s value was lower. According to the U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… all required potable water outlets for lead contamination, only one developed and maintained a complete sampling plan, only one had a complete remedial action plan in place, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 88-21
… Office in 1967, is that money in the trust fund be used only to acquire additional park land or to construct, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21Compliance With Jonathan's Law
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health is complying with the requirements … died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities … operated, licensed, or certified by OPWDD, the Office of Mental Health, or the Office of Alcoholism and Substance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawCompliance With Navigation Law
… and 7,600 freshwater lakes and ponds, New York State is rich with opportunities for motorized water recreation. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… years; of the 675 district budgets that were voted on, only 11 failed on the first vote, which is similar to the 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … so far. DiNapoli’s office oversees the state’s 31 million unclaimed funds accounts, valued at more than $13 billion. Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments by Region Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-two school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … districts in fiscal stress the prior year. The low number of districts with stress designations largely reflects recent … in recent years,” DiNapoli said. “While the number of districts has increased, it remains lower than before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… The State Education Department (SED) made progress in ensuring school districts across New York are protecting … it from happening,” DiNapoli said. “I commend the State Education Department for acting on my audit and strengthening … The State Education Department SED made progress in ensuring school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for 21 months of the 24 months auditors examined. In addition, the clerk did not prepare accountability … from $80 to $130 per person totaling $640 to $1,040. In addition, the co-director’s child attended the … confirming all funds collected were recorded and deposited in a timely and accurate manner. City of North Tonawanda - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… purposes and accounting records being altered without detection. Farmingdale Union Free School District – Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… prevailing wage law. OMH is required to monitor that its contractor’s employees are paid the prevailing wage by … which are required by the contract to be submitted by the contractor. Key Findings Shorefront did not pay its … Work with the Department of Labor to determine whether contractor employees are due back wages for the periods they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… 2012. He was arraigned on charges of Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree and Corrupting the Government in 2nd degree before … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… a category of stress for five or more years since SY 2013. Only four of these school districts were designated in fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressLawrence Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-115)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Lawrence Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly manage fund … Did the Lawrence Union Free School District District Board of Education Board and officials properly manage fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025m-115DiNapoli: 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)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following School Districts: Arlington … the process or written documentation requirements for grade changes. Grade changes tested that were made by non-teachers, after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… the allowable U.S. General Services Administration and New York state dinner rates; An alleged ‘travel expense’ of $32,500 for a management software license; and Transportation expenses totaling $33,203, nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabs