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Lancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
… of fund balance that was not used. Did not use reserves in accordance with adopted budgets, overfunded two reserves … million, to pay debt as required. These practices resulted in real property tax levies that were higher than necessary. … findings. Appendix B includes our comment on issues raised in the District’s response. 1 Lancaster Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-37Opinion 99-10
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … (see "Government Fixed Asset Inventory Systems", id ., p 32; Memorandum to the Governor by the Office of the State … ("Government Fixed Asset Inventory Systems", id ., p 32). Local Finance Law, §11.00(a) sets forth the "periods of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-10DiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… a standstill,” DiNapoli said. “There are signs our economy is rebounding and the federal government will soon provide … New Yorkers and devastated communities. But this recovery is fragile, and I urge state leaders to consider the … Federal Aid While additional federal aid for states is being debated by Congress, New York is receiving at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… to attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college … Office of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution … the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and used $350,000 in revenue anticipation notes to address cash flow issues, which caused the town to incur $11,430 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… funds. A comprehensive look at past audits is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) … not ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… of 1997 to provide all eligible four-year-olds in New York State with the opportunity for an early childhood education. … codes, and equipment and furnishings to be maintained in a state of good repair and sanitation and to be safe and … center-based providers for which we had usable fire drill logs and 5 of the 15 DOE school-based programs did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that his … even though the employees were also working for other service programs; $32,142 in checks that Milestone voided, … reported to SED; $10,508 for entertainment, food and gifts, including $4,495 in holiday and staff appreciation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… DiNapoli and New York State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa. The full op-ed is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's … the commission surveyed hundreds of New Yorkers, asking: “What knowledge, skills, and/or experiences do you think are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not follow county policies. Although prior approval is required by the county’s purchase card policy, 238 online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsMoravia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-2)
… school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/moravia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… who resigned on May 31, 2022, had prohibited interests in district contracts pursuant to New York State General … the district while he was a board member that resulted in payments totaling $724,869 from Aug. 5, 2017 through Dec. 19, 2022. In addition, the former superintendent’s outside employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsGermantown Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-3)
… school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/03/germantown-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-3Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)
… school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-andYork Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-19)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did York Central School District (District) officials identify, … school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and … of their potable water outlet sampling on the District’s website. This final report includes seven recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/york-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-19Glen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-17)
… difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) … to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December … not sampled or properly exempted by District officials during Cycle Two. Although the District had sampling and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-17Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… 22, 2024 Understanding the Program The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing … District purpose, when an inadequate audit of claims is performed, there is an increased risk that improper or unsupported payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Harpursville Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-11)
… school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/harpursville-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-11Mount Vernon City School District – Purchasing and Claims Auditing (2017M-198)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the District purchased goods and services in accordance with District policy and statutory requirements … The Mount Vernon City School District is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/23/mount-vernon-city-school-district-purchasing-and-claims-auditing-2017m