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DiNapoli: Disgraced Top Officials at School for At-Risk Students Arraigned on Public Corruption Charges
… with my office and continuing to pursue justice in this case and holding these individuals accountable.” “Any theft … institution serving our most vulnerable. The funds in this case that were allegedly diverted to the defendants could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-disgraced-top-officials-school-risk-students-arraigned-public-corruption-chargesOpinion 90-56
… beyond the maximum of 30 days or 22 working days, as the case may be (Military Law, §242[5]). In this regard, we note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements ( 2018-S-34 ). About the … learning environment in New York’s schools by preventing school violence and increasing the safety of students and teachers in school settings. Among its key provisions, the SAVE Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-followDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… our schools, fixes our roads and keeps our communities safe," said DiNapoli. "But potential policy changes in … operations. In today's political climate, it's important for New Yorkers to get a sense of how much funding is at … financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidOpinion 2005-6
… classroom. Inasmuch as the proposed use in the instant case is of an auditorium, the issue of whether this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6DiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to give them the … student is matched according to the placement rules.” Each year, more than 70,000 eighth graders apply to high school, … inconsistent or inequitable outcomes. For example, for the 2023-2024 school year, NYCPS reduced the number of seats …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys , Central Islip Union Free School District , Fort Ann … and effectively." Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys – Payroll (Albany County) School officials effectively … completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys Central Islip Union Free School District Fort Ann …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Opinion 2000-14
… to faithfully perform his or her duties over an extended period. In Incorporated Village of Lynbrook , supra, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-14Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies – Federal Funding and New York
… Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), … in each state. Within a school district (like DOE), Title I funds are targeted to those schools with the highest … 40 percent of enrollment are eligible to apply to use Title I funds to operate school-wide programs. The funds are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-i-grants-local-educational-agenciesNational School Lunch, Breakfast Programs – Federal Funding and New York
… The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) (Assistance Listing Number 10.555) and … Number 10.553) provide low-cost or free breakfast and lunch to students in public and non-profit private schools … The National School Lunch Program NSLP Assistance Listing Number 10555 and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/national-school-lunch-breakfast-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… finance law when authorizing $220,000 of borrowing using a line of credit. Onondaga Central School District – Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (Onondaga County) Adopted budgets consistently … reserve funds. In addition, auditors also found district fuel inventory reconciliations were not documented or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… to defraud the program following a joint investigation. Jason Cecile, Tina DeCarlo and Nichole Murray were charged … students at their homes. In order to further their scheme, Jason Cecile and Nichole Murray also allegedly added phony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeOpinion 90-37
… §1-102(1): This section does not require either a public hearing or public sale for the sale of unneeded village real … village real property based upon a determination that the proposed use of property by the higher offeror, although … duty to secure the best price obtainable in their judgment or the most beneficial terms in the public interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Post-Retirement Reporting
… required by law to: Report when a NYSLRS retiree exceeds the earnings limit during the current calendar year. Annually report all public … contractors/consultants) who were on payroll during the previous calendar year. If you submitted your December … that employ public retirees report to NYSLRS through the PostRetirement Reporting program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/post-retirement-reportingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . Caledonia-Mumford Central School District – Online Banking (Genesee County) Although the district’s policy indicates that it has a written online banking agreement with its bank, district officials … with the bank. They also did not adequately segregate online banking duties and did not dedicate a separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Buffalo City School District – Charter School Tuition Billing (Erie County) District officials did … Thomas 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-auditsState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… (OGS) have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the equipment purchased … functioning condition—the inventory of the State’s medical stockpile. Our audit scope covered the period from … have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpileCommack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9Sullivan West Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting(S9-25-1)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/06/sullivan-west-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportings9-25-1Tapestry Charter School – Procurement (2017M-203)
… payments to 12 vendors totaling $272,884 that required quotes, but did not obtain the required quotes for six of these vendors paid $112,611 (or 41 percent) … with the procurement process. Seek competition and obtain quotes for purchases as required by the policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/01/12/tapestry-charter-school-procurement-2017m-203