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DiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… learn about food production through farm-to-school programs, but the growth of these programs may be limited by various challenges, according to a … garden in Poughkeepsie. “Interest in farm-to-school programs is widespread, but it’s not always easy for school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationCollege Readiness
… and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019. About the Program According to the … occupations require education beyond a high school diploma – a college degree or advanced certificate … However, nearly half of all students who do complete high school and go to college require remedial courses and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/04/college-readinessCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Chenango Forks Central School District , Hamburg Central School District , Lackawanna City School … recurring revenues to finance recurring expenditures. Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (Erie … audits of the Chenango Forks Central School District Hamburg Central School District Lackawanna City School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0King Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… period July 1, 2011, through July 12, 2013. Background The King Center Charter School was established in 2000 as the … King Center Charter School Purchasing 2013M215 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Niagara Charter School – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-294)
… 6, 2013. Background The Niagara Charter School, located in the Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, is governed by a … and enrollment was not always adequately supported. In some instances, for students with less than full-time … the full-time equivalents (FTEs), which resulted in over-billing school districts by more than $10,200. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/niagara-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billing-2013m-294Preventing Fraud and Abuse of Public Funds: Local Governments Need to Do Better
Preventing Fraud and Abuse of Public Funds: Local Governments Need to Do Better
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/preventingfraud.pdfWaiting for the Bus: Upstate Transportation Systems’ On-Time Bus Performance
Four major transportation authorities provide public transportation to the largest Upstate population centers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/upstate-transportation-systems-on-time-bus-performance.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Financial Condition (Chautauqua County) District officials have not identified opportunities to reduce student … District – Budgeting (Otsego County) District officials have accumulated excessive fund balances and not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Lyons Central School District , Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union Free … existing balances are appropriate and necessary. Pearl River Union Free School District – Competitive Procurement … School District Lyons Central School District Pearl River Union Free School District and the Valhalla Union Free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” … established and funded a liability reserve to $800,000 for a purpose that was not permissible. Owego-Apalachin … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Valley Central School District , East Moriches Union Free School District , Eden Central School District and the … in the proposed budget are reasonable. East Moriches Union Free School District – Budget Review (Suffolk County) … Valley Central School District East Moriches Union Free School District Eden Central School District and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… The city of Glens Falls’ financial condition has declined due to burdensome debt costs, the subsidization of a downtown … the burden on the tax-paying citizens of the city of Glens Falls,” Mayor John Diamond said. DiNapoli’s report noted, … The city of Glens Falls financial condition has declined due to burdensome debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Revised Executive Budget
… January were $2.3 billion below the Division of Budget’s (DOB) initial Executive Budget projections. DOB has reduced estimates of tax receipts for the current and … of its response to the shortfall in SFY 2018-19 receipts, DOB also plans to use more than $1.5 billion in resources of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-revised-executive-budgetOpinion 97-22
… of indebtedness to finance the cost of construction of a dormitory for the county community college. This is in reply to your letter concerning a proposal to build a dormitory for a community college whose … county governing board approval (Education Law, §6306[7]; La Corte v County of Rensselaer , 80 NY2d 232, 590 NYS2d 26). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-22Truxton Academy Charter School – Tuition Billing and Collections (2025M-8)
… (resident districts) $84,689 for State aid attributable to students receiving special education services from 2022-23 … These findings occurred because School officials did not follow New York State Education Department (NYSED) guidance for calculating State aid, did not always maintain necessary documentation to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/truxton-academy-charter-school-tuition-billing-and-collections-2025m-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … fund balance was in excess of the statutory limit for all three years examined, ranging from 5 to 9 percent of … up to 5 percentage points. Furthermore, the balance in the retirement contribution reserve was $1.7 million as of June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… its oversight and work to remove barriers to ensure school districts are providing the required services for … audit examined whether SED was adequately overseeing if school districts outside New York City were providing the … crucial that SED provide adequate guidance and support for school districts to improve the academic outcomes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsOpinion 88-5
… (reduction of health insurance benefits) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92-a: A town may provide health insurance coverage at town expense to retired officers or employees, or a group of retired officers or employees, including retired … but not having reached retirement age. General Municipal Law, §92-a authorizes public corporations to provide medical, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5