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Opinion 96-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Property (use of … district for the construction of a new town hall. This is in response to your letter concerning the proposed sale to a … approved, the moneys received from the sale must be placed in a reserve fund to amortize any outstanding obligations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Jamestown Board of Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Recycling Programs (2018M-155)
Determine whether energy efficiency and recycling rebates and credits were issued in accordance with program guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/jamestown.pdfRFP#0011 – Administrative and Actuarial Services for Length of Service Award Programs for Volunteer Ambulance Workers and Volunteer Firefighters
… Request for Proposals Issued May 13, 2025 The Office of the State Comptroller (“OSC”) is seeking … in PDF Attachment F , in PDF Forms Only (Amended June 30, 2025), in MS Word format Responses to Questions Amendment #1 , Issued May 14, 2025 Amendment #2 , Issued June 30, 2025 Note: the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfp0011Dutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… DPW operating budget was $11.4 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The DPW is responsible for the maintenance and repair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5Special Quarterly Report on the State Financial Plan: Revenue Results and Trends - First Quarter State Fiscal Year 2008-09
This report is the first of a series of quarterly reports that will highlight key aspects of the State Financial Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-2nd-quarter-2008-09.pdfFinancial Reporting and Asset Allocation
… of Investments & Transactions Monthly reports disclose in detail investments and transactions, hiring fund managers, … End Value, FY 2024-25 Long-Term Policy Asset Allocation (in effect as of April 1, 2024) Asset Class Long-Term Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/financial-reporting-and-asset-allocationOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… agencies responsible for operating and regulating public pools, beaches, and aquatic spray grounds ensure that these … and safe for public use. Our audit excluded public pools, beaches, and spray grounds located in New York City. … for regulating – and in some cases operating – public pools, beaches, and spray grounds available for use by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsDiNapoli Audit Praises Waterville Central School District
… requests with SED, the school may not be notified of an arrest, either prior or subsequent to the employee’s hire, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-audit-praises-waterville-central-school-districtDiNapoli: Albany Man Who Victimized Elderly NYS Pensioner Sentenced to State Prison
… Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … six years in state prison for stealing $230,000 in pension and social security benefits from an elderly victim. … served in jail, ordered to pay $100,000 in restitution and serve five years of probation. Zielinski had been sought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-albany-man-who-victimized-elderly-nys-pensioner-sentenced-state-prisonCompliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations
… in a separate audit) – includes the following: Referral: A parent/guardian,** school personnel, or interested … submits a written request for an evaluation. (**The terms “parent” and “guardian” are used interchangeably in this … The school/district obtains written consent from the parent to conduct the evaluation. Assessments: The DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/compliance-special-education-requirements-evaluationsLockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… could have used a more transparent procurement process for a $3.3 million security enhancement project. They did not seek competition for a facial/object recognition software license, prior to … as “piggybacking.” Officials did not seek competition for four professional service contracts totaling $238,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Newmeadow, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-48), 90-Day Response
We conducted an audit of the expenses submitted by Newmeadow, Inc. (Newmeadow) to the State Education Department (SED) for purposes of establishing the preschoo
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s48-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli: Schools Must Do More to Limit Access to Sensitive Student Databases
… York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student grades and attendance records without proper authorization, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … York school districts had inappropriate computer access to sensitive student data and were able to change student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-schools-must-do-more-limit-access-sensitive-student-databasesGeneseo Central School District - Online Banking (2019M-172)
… Objective Determine whether District officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key … Findings District officials did not: Follow the Board’s online banking policy or develop procedures to adequately segregate online banking duties. Ensure that authorized access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/geneseo-central-school-district-online-banking-2019m-172Department of Social Services – Monitoring of Service Provider Agreements (2016-MS-1)
… December 31, 2013. Background Each county Department of Social Services (Department) is responsible for providing … temporary help to eligible individuals and families with social service and financial needs to assist them with … lives. The Departments provide and manage a wide range of social welfare programs. To accomplish their missions, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/07/19/department-social-services-monitoring-service-provider-agreements-2016-ms-1Opinion 88-52
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Purchases and Sales (community college officers and employees who are directors of a … property from county) -- Interest in Contract (community college officers and employees who are directors of a … COMMUNITY COLLEGES -- Conflicts of Interest (community college officers and employees who are directors of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-52Tuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… (District) officials ensured employees’ payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate, properly approved and supported. Key Findings District officials did not ensure … District officials ensured employees payroll payments and leave accruals were accurate properly approved and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15DiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… and grade as well as the number of ELLs who speak the same home language. Students who are eligible for ELL services are … BE programs if 20 or more ELLs of the same grade level and home language are enrolled in the district. Nine of the … of the nine did not have a program or an exemption from BE requirements for all required languages and grade levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsState Police Bulletin No. SP-178
… Purpose To notify the agency of the modification to Deduction Code 302. Affected Employees … 07, 17 and 18 represented by Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. and employees in … Paychecks dated April 19, 2017 Background At the request of the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-178-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insuranceReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (2021-S-15) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health provides adequate reporting of community-based service reinvestment funds under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s15-response.pdf