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DiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant workers face enormous challenges and obstacles in … a request from Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, chairman of the Assembly Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force. “Many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 ). About the Program The … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for 72 parts totaling $3,208, they could not determine what vehicles were repaired or whether the cost of the parts … from the vehicle owners. Town of Hempstead – Vehicles and Fuel Usage (Nassau County) Town officials did not adequately monitor town vehicles and fuel usage. As a result, town officials did not know if town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the board approved the credit card bills for payment, it did not ensure the related voucher packets had adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsXI.18.F The Iran Divestment Act of 2012 – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… prohibits, with certain exemptions, state contracts and, in some instances, subcontracts with “persons” engaged in investment activities in the energy sector of Iran. For commodities, services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18f-iran-divestment-act-2012Franklin Square Union Free School District – Website Transparency (2025M-93)
… information? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – April 17, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Various laws and … action plans (CAP) addressing findings in the management letters for fiscal years ending June 30, 2023 and June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/17/franklin-square-union-free-school-district-website-transparency-2025m-93Uniondale Fire District – Firehouse Hall Rentals and Questionable Board Practices (2013M-244)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Uniondale Fire District Board of Commissioners developed an adequate control environment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/14/uniondale-fire-district-firehouse-hall-rentals-and-questionable-boardContract Advisory No. 25
… Documents Submission System (EDSS) Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller's Bureau of Contracts (BOC) launched the Electronic Documents … (EDSS) 5/9/2017. EDSS is available through the NYS Office of the State Comptroller Online Services System. EDSS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/25-electronic-documents-submission-system-edssEmerging Manager Definition and Life Cycle
… a Universal Definition and Life Cycle Stages to assist in consistent screening, monitoring and progression of potential candidates for inclusion in the program, independent of asset class considerations. … Majority owner-managed Verifiable successful track record in the proposed strategy Manager orientation towards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/emerging-manager-definition-and-life-cycleReal Property Tax Cap: Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
… districts can levy. The following are some of the State Comptroller’s responsibilities under the Chapter 97 (Part A) … to calculate their property tax caps to the State Comptroller for the coming fiscal or school year, before annual budgets are passed. The State Comptroller determines the form and manner of this report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-overview-role-office-state-comptrollerComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Alton Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-243)
… 1, 2010 through April 30, 2014. Background The Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department is a not-for-profit … Crystal Beach Volunteer Fire Department Misappropriation of Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/11/14/crystal-beach-volunteer-fire-department-misappropriation-fundsCity of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… has approximately 18,000 residents. The City is governed by a Mayor and Common Council, which includes five … reports and audited financial statements prepared by the City’s independent auditor for the 2009-10 and 2010-11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266State Police Bulletin No. SP-148
… shall receive Hazardous Duty Pay in the amount of $1,200 annually. To be eligible for the payment, employees … OT Effective Date: 11/01/13 Annual Additional Earnings: $1,200 End Date: 10/31/14 Miscellaneous Payment Information Hazardous Duty Pay is pensionable and included in the calculation of overtime. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-148-2013-state-police-hazardous-duty-payState Police Bulletin No. SP-137
… Duty Pay in the amount of twelve hundred dollars ($1,200) annually. To be eligible for the payment, employees … Leave (MLS, MTS) status on 11/01/11. Hazardous Duty Pay is pensionable and included in the calculation of overtime. … OT Effective Date: 11/01/11 Annual Additional Earnings: $1,200 End Date: 10/31/12 Control-D Report The following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-137-2011-state-police-hazardous-duty-payEarly Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ECEC provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five … we audited. Key Finding We identified $3,501 in costs that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. The … (2012-S-18) State Education Department: All Services for Kids, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSchoharie County – Stream Restoration Project and Contract Process (2015M-87)
… Restoration Project and the overall contract process for the period January 1, 2013 through September 23, 2014. … or their monitoring and interim reporting requirements for the Project. The Board did not ensure that County … were taken to ensure the lowest possible cost was paid for 18 of 28 professional service contracts. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/08/14/schoharie-county-stream-restoration-project-and-contract-process-2015m-87City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Joint Water Project’s operations for the period January 1, … cooperative agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to City and Town as … The Joint Water Project is governed by a Joint Water Board which comprises six members. Expenditures for 2013 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236Putnam Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-135)
… Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $48 million. Key Findings District … funds to increase reserves and the debt service fund each year. However, District officials did not use these … obligations because the Board budgeted appropriations each year to pay these expenditures. This resulted in surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/putnam-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-135Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s methodology for allocating … administrative costs for the period January 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Riverhead is … budget, which is not equitable because all the departments do not use the same type and degree of services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247