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DiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… after-school Twilight Program were arrested for engaging in several schemes to defraud the program following a joint … supposed to help the students of Syracuse graduate from high school,” DiNapoli said. “Instead, these educators helped … taught. Murray then allegedly padded her time sheets with hours from these non-existent classes. Cecile, DeCarlo and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeOpinion 2005-6
… 312; 22 Opns St Comp, 1966, p 931; see also 1957 Opns Atty Gen 145; 1950 Opns Atty Gen 210). In that instance, there would be no intention to … under the Establishment Clause). 3 Note that 1950 Atty Gen 210, supra , distinguished between use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Lake Pleasant Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-36)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Lake Pleasant Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-36State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys , Central Islip Union Free School District , Fort Ann … The board-adopted budgets for the 2014-15 through 2016-17 fiscal years overestimated appropriations by an average of … were not transparent to the public, because each year the funding transfers were not included in the adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Central Islip Union Free School District , Hunter-Tannersville Central School District , North Merrick Union Free School District and the Oswego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 90-37
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … unneeded real property when public sale is not required by statute, the courts have stated that municipal officials have a fiduciary duty to secure the best price obtainable in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37New Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)
… documents to make informed decisions. Officials did not post: Budget-to-actual results; budget documents with fund … of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post the budget-to-actual results, comprehensive budget … with detailed CAPs to the District website. Prepare and post a multiyear financial plan to help residents see the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/new-lebanon-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-37New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Statement on Arrest of Morris Central School District Official
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today after the arrest of Kristina Hand, former … by his office, the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York, the Federal Bureau of … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-arrest-morris-central-school-district-officialTitle I Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Federal Funding and New York
… Education Department and are allocated to the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and local charter schools … a variety of authorized uses, including personnel costs, early childhood education, school improvement, or coordinated … includes $679 million in federal Title I funding in FY 2025 and in each year thereafter. This accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-i-grants-local-educational-agenciesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… services obtained from seven providers who were paid a total of $172,184 in 2016-17. In addition, district … some instances, without a claims audit. District officials do not review bank statements and canceled check images or … or 36 percent over the past three years. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 95-30
… FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (by public library) LIBRARIES -- Investments (of moneys raised by taxes and … are superseded. You inquire as to the authority for public libraries to invest moneys raised by taxes, and non-tax … The term "local government" is defined to include public libraries (General Municipal Law, §§10[1][a], 11[1]). Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-30Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Buffalo City School District – … P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-1)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning … sampling conducted in the High School on the District’s website. This final report includes eight recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/sullivan-west-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-1Commack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been … toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s … to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. The CAP should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9Island Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other interested parties from readily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34Rockville Centre Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-28)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Rockville Centre Union Free School District (District) used its … in their response. … Determine whether the Rockville Centre Union Free School District District used its resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Tapestry Charter School – Procurement (2017M-203)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether School officials used a competitive process to procure goods … Charter School, located in the City of Buffalo, is a public school that is not under the local school board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/01/12/tapestry-charter-school-procurement-2017m-203Charter School of Inquiry – Student Enrollment and Billing (2017M-74)
… is entered correctly in the system, including entry and exit dates used for billing. Credit back money due to school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/charter-school-inquiry-student-enrollment-and-billing-2017m-74Oxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing children’s growth, causing learning … required time periods and posted these results on their website as required. This final report includes three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9DiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) needs to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in … not always follow required placement policies, which set how certain groups of students should be prioritized. … City students rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-process