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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… lose important data and suffer a serious interruption to operations, such as not being able to process paychecks, vendor payments, student grades or … (Erie County) The board and district officials need to improve their budgeting practices and transparency. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… adequate policies and procedures for network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use or access. Officials did not … and services. As a result, they may not have procured them in a manner that is in the best interests of taxpayers. … IT assets in an unsecured area, an unlocked cabinet in a classroom, and did not track or monitor who accessed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Pratt Institute
… Williams Proctor Art Institute in Utica and the Delaware College of Art and Design in Wilmington, Delaware. Pratt … Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Medgar Evers College (2011-T-4) State Education Department/Higher … Audit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College (2012-T-2) State Education Department/Higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-pratt-instituteTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New … tuition costs to eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For … totaling almost $6.6 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 1,560 students. We reviewed a sample of 75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkBelleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-23)
… health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to … health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act training requirement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingFinn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Board and School officials effectively managed information technology … Board did not develop adequate IT policies and procedures. School officials did not provide IT security awareness … the IT recommendations communicated confidentially. School officials disagreed with certain aspects of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141FSMS School Districts: School Year 2019-20 Results; 2020-21 Risks
FSMS School Districts: School Year 2019-20 Results; 2020-21 Risks
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2021-schools-snapshot-jan.pdfGilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2015M-351)
… Upton Central School District is located in the Towns of Butternuts, Gilbertsville, Morris and Unadilla in Otsego County and the Towns of Guilford and Norwich in Chenango County. The District, which operates one school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/gilbertsville-mount-upton-central-school-district-cafeteria-operationsUnadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… tuition (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. The District’s NRT rates … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationHorseheads Central School District – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2016M-138-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Districts progress as of June 2021 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2016
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/horseheads-central-school-district-audit-follow-letter-2016m-138-fGreen Tech High Charter School – Payroll (2023M-157)
… Made payroll calculation errors totaling $1,210 for 10 salaried employees. Did not maintain timesheets or … hourly employees we reviewed. Could not support approvals for miscellaneous payments totaling $16,706 made to seven … forms and ensure timesheets are prepared and submitted for all hourly employees and class coverage payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/03/22/green-tech-high-charter-school-payroll-2023m-157Niagara Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-172)
… if personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on, or accessed by, the School’s information technology (IT) … Key Findings Personal computer and Internet use was found on seven computers. Virus scanning was either not activated or not up-todate on three computers. PPSI was not classified and monitored to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/12/21/niagara-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-172Elmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and School officials adequately and appropriately acquired a building in the most … The Board did not conduct a thorough site selection review and cost-benefit analysis when selecting a building. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… capital projects are over their initial budgets and behind schedule, suggesting better monitoring and reporting could … certain types of projects are more likely to be behind schedule or over budget than others. Courts, waterway … public documentation about what is fueling these cost and schedule overruns. DiNapoli recommended the city shift all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededDiNapoli Announces State Contract And Payment Actions For October 2015
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also … Arts for grades three through eight. Department of Health $1.9 million with Bio-Tech Medical Software Inc. for a … benefits. Department of Economic Development $43,000 to Travel Link Marketing Co. LTD for tourism representation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Jan. 2016
… billion and 4,200 payments valued at $2.7 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief … best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and … for media planning and buying services for traditional lottery products such as Mega Millions, Power Ball and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-jan-2016Town of Brookhaven Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-188)
… (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) properly approved and monitored projects. Key Findings The Board did not properly approve and monitor projects and did not: Incorporate job creation and retention goals … Corporation Board of Directors Board properly approved and monitored projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/07/15/town-brookhaven-local-development-corporation-project-approval-and-monitoring-2021mLiberty Central School District – Financial Operations (2016M-25)
Liberty Central School District Financial Operations 2016M25
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/liberty-central-school-district-financial-operations-2016m-25University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is governed by a … University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men Student Enrollment and Billing 2013M292 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-and