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DiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education Program and better monitor … state’s program, my auditors made several recommendations to improve the educational outcomes for these children. To its credit, SED is acting on our suggestions to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programOversight of Private Career Schools
… provided sufficient oversight of private career schools in New York State. The audit covers the period January 1, … programs. In addition, the Bureau is responsible for identifying and investigating unlicensed schools. The Law … of students and taxpayers. Of the 148 pending applications for new schools and/or programs, the Bureau had not acted on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… state received almost $3.8 billion in Coronavirus Relief Fund resources earlier this month, the total amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five … school mental health programs improve schools’ abilities to provide access and support during the school day.” DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transactions without detection. Copiague Fire District – Mechanic Shop Operations (Suffolk County) The … and equipment for personal business. Auditors observed the senior mechanic fixing six privately-owned vehicles during … on some of these days. Over a 34-month period, the senior mechanic was paid $40,971 in overtime. The board also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Main-Transit Fire Department – … purchases totaling $70,042 were not adequately supported, and $62,903 in discretionary purchases did not follow any … written policies or procedures for discretionary spending, and as a result, 353 purchases may not have been for proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1898
… a row on the Additional Pay page at the Effective Date level of Earnings Code LLS and enter the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1898-april-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-311
This bulletin notifies agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-311-international-union-operating-engineers-local-30-dues-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-330
… who participate in the CUNY Transit Benefit MTA Program and are enrolled in the Monthly Unlimited Card Plan Effective … automatically increase biweekly pre-tax contribution rates for employees enrolled in the Monthly Unlimited Card Plan for Deduction Code 438 as follows: Current Amount New Amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-330-rate-changes-cuny-transit-benefit-mta-programDansville Central School District - Information Technology and Non-Instructional Employee Leave Benefits (2018M-169)
… employees tested (78 percent) were inaccurate. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were … Ensure that amounts earned for leave are granted in accordance with contracts and Board approval and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/dansville-central-school-district-information-technology-and-nonGreenville Fire District – Capital Reserve (2014M-64)
… reasonableness of amounts accumulated in reserve funds. If new equipment is not purchased, develop a plan for use of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/greenville-fire-district-capital-reserve-2014m-64Chateaugay Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-77)
… accounting records. Establish procedures to account for all collections received by the Company. Ensure compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/08/10/chateaugay-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2018m-77Sullivan County Community College – Information Technology (2017M-123)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine IT controls for the period … 2017. Background Sullivan County Community College is part of the State University of New York system. The College is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/10/27/sullivan-county-community-college-information-technology-2017m-123Newark Housing Authority – Information Technology (2017M-282)
… to adequately safeguard information technology (IT) assets for the period April 1, 2015 through August 22, 2017. … individuals and families. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $3.8 … officials did not ensure that the network accounts for six former personnel had been deactivated. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2018/03/30/newark-housing-authority-information-technology-2017m-282Fulton Public Library – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-269)
… receipts and waiving fines. A privately contracted payroll vendor has access to the Library’s bank account to withdraw … receipt collections and waiving fines. Remove the payroll vendor’s access to the Library’s bank account. Audit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/23/fulton-public-library-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-269Town of Dannemora – Part-Town Activities (2017M-215)
… revenues and expenditures to the part-town (PT) funds for the period January 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. … population of approximately 4,500. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $2 million. Key Findings The … within the Village which subsequently lowered tax rates for Town residents living outside of the Village. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-dannemora-part-town-activities-2017m-215Town of Lexington – Town Clerk (2017M-188)
… and reported all money in a timely and accurate manner for the period January 1, 2014 through November 10, 2016. … five-member Town Board. Real property taxes collected for the audit period totaled $4.9 million and fees collected for the audit period totaled $45,654. Key Findings Real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/08/town-lexington-town-clerk-2017m-188Yorktown Central School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2017M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District procured goods and services in accordance with law and District policy and to determine … totaled $98 million. Key Findings District officials did not consistently use competitive methods when purchasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/yorktown-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-processing-2017mTown of Nichols – Financial Management (2017M-258)
… fund balance and use the excess funds as a financing source for either one time expenditures or to improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/03/02/town-nichols-financial-management-2017m-258Town of Beekmantown – Procurement and Town Clerk Operations (2017M-217)
… and services in accordance with statutory requirements for the period January 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $2.6 million. Key Findings The … requirements and expended $21,287 more than necessary for diesel fuel purchases. The Clerk did not record all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-beekmantown-procurement-and-town-clerk-operations-2017m-217