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DiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… to these essential special education services.” Children who are referred for special education services undergo a … and if approved, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed. The services recommended under the child’s IEP … in a solution. SED also does not collect any information on school districts’ waitlists to identify potential need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with competitive bidding requirements and the town’s procurement policy, controlling fuel access, safeguarding … officials did not establish controls to safeguard the town’s fuel, town officials cannot ensure that almost $118,000 in … were for a valid and legal town purpose. City of Cohoes - Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (Albany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsPoland Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-20)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, … pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly … level, as of the conclusion of our fieldwork on March 21, 2025, officials had not performed any remedial action on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/poland-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-20Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… supporting documentation for collections, including 23 of 48 deposits totaling $45,518. REACH Academy Charter School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Carthage-Wilna Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-191)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, to March 31, 2013. Background … prior to audit for certain vendors that supply trash pickup, health insurance, office supplies, auto parts, payroll accounting services, and fire-related services. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/16/carthage-wilna-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsEarly Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs submitted by the Early Education Center (Center) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … whether the costs submitted by the Early Education Center Center on its Consolidated Fiscal Report CFR were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/early-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-14-16)
… 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Glen Cove, located in Nassau County, issued debt totaling $12.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-14-16West Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-178)
… The West Valley Central School District is located in Cattaraugus County. The District is governed by the Board … past four years by more than $3.8 million, which resulted in operating surpluses totaling $1.3 million. Therefore, the majority of the $2.4 million in Board-appropriated unexpended surplus funds was not needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-178DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former Odessa Village Clerk Kristi Pierce has been charged with Grand Larceny in … Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working with my office to fight fraud and protect the public trust.” Pierce, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payCity of Rome – Internal Controls Over Capital Projects (2012M-248)
… 1, 2010, to December 31, 2011. Background The City of Rome is located in Oneida County and has a population of … active – leaving 78 projects that had been completed, but still open in the records. Forty-eight of the completed … to ensure that current and future capital projects are closed in a timely manner and any cash or deficit remaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/03/01/city-rome-internal-controls-over-capital-projects-2012m-248City of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… our audit was to review selected cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. … collected fees totaling approximately $700,000 for bus fares, passes and advertising sales. The Water Department collected fees for water quality tests totaling approximately $36,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13Town of New Berlin – Ambulance Company Loan (2013M-22)
… the Board’s revolving loan fund lending practices for the period January 1, 2012, through June 28, 2012. … govern the Town. The Town’s annual budget appropriations for 2013 are $1.86 million, financed primarily by real … a total of $125,000 toward two loans to a private, not-for-profit ambulance company from a Town “Revolving Loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-new-berlin-ambulance-company-loan-2013m-22Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… to provide reasonable assurance that State assets and information are appropriately managed and safeguarded. … ending March 31, 2020, SLA generated nearly $67 million in revenue from license and permit fees. Key Findings SLA has … of June 2020. Recommendations Take steps in coordination with the BSC to ensure timely and accurate receipt of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsWayland-Cohocton Central School District – Building Access Accounts and Badges (2024M-113)
… (District) officials properly managed and monitored building access accounts and badges. Key Findings District officials did not properly manage and monitor building access accounts and badges used to access District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/20/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-building-access-accounts-andCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… 31, 2013. Background The City of Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … requests for proposals (RFPs), when procuring $596,763 in professional services from five vendors, and could not … can collect, record, prepare deposits and make adjustments in the system with minimal or no oversight. City and BPU …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Report 2015-S-6 ). Background Under … State requirements. As a result of these weaknesses, six eye care professionals who did not comply with the … Department of Health: Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers ( 2015-S-6 ) … To determine the extent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… or treasurer of the board The superintendent Any district official responsible for business management An employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorJohn A. Coleman School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to the State Education Department's Reimbursable Cost Manual (Manual). The audit covered the three fiscal years … Manual. The disallowances included $512,783 in personal service costs and $126,555 in other than personal service costs. The personal service disallowances consisted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/05/john-coleman-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualJCC of Mid-Westchester – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by JCC of Mid-Westchester (JCC) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports … Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered the three fiscal years … allocated salaries and fringe benefits, personal commuting expenses, ineligible employee bonuses, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/jcc-mid-westchester-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVariety Child Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Variety Child … (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … through June 30, 2014, Variety provided certain rate-based preschool special education services (Preschool Special Class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/variety-child-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual