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2023-2024 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
… As required by law this annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit … of the State Comptroller from October 1 2023 through September 30 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023-2024-annual-report-audits-state-agencies-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing program for … public financing of political campaigns. I’d even pushed my own legislation to start with the State Comptroller’s … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… enable more candidates from diverse backgrounds to run for office, and create deeper accountability to … those who currently hold office and those that want to run to commit to using the PCFP. We protect democracy by … ordinary New Yorkers without access to funding do not run for elected office or face a severe financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-finance2024-2025 Annual Report on Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities
… As required by law this annual report summarizes the results of all the State agency and public authority audit … of the State Comptroller from October 1 2023 through September 30 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024-2025-annual-report-audits-state-agencies-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… local authorities is now posted on DiNapoli’s transparency website, OpenBookNewYork.com . “New York’s public authorities … in the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) as issued for state purposes, better known as … local authorities in the latest reported fiscal year. The PARIS data also showed state public authority debt includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… consequences when companies did not deliver. This has to change.” DiNapoli’s office engaged the audit after lawmakers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsEldred Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-138)
… condition. Key Findings The Board relied on unrestricted fund balance to fund recurring expenditures. As of June 30, … been completely exhausted as of June 30, 2018. The school lunch fund relies heavily on general fund subsidies and loans. As of June 30, 2017, the school lunch fund owed the general fund over $100,000 that it may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/19/eldred-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-138University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men – Student Enrollment and Billing (2013M-292)
… the School’s student enrollment and billing process for the period July 1, 2011 through July 16, 2013. Background The University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men is located in the City of Rochester and is … by a 10-member Board. The School’s budgeted appropriations for the 2013-14 fiscal year are approximately $4.9 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/24/university-preparatory-charter-school-young-men-student-enrollment-andLiberty Central School District – Financial Operations (2016M-25)
… Background The Liberty Central School District is located in the Towns of Bethel, Fallsburg, Liberty, Neversink, Rockland and Thompson in Sullivan County. The District, which operates two schools … purposes. Monitor cost-effectiveness of participation in the National School Lunch Program Community Eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/liberty-central-school-district-financial-operations-2016m-25Online and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… may find that it is necessary or cost-advantageous to use online trainings 13 (e.g., webinars and tutorials) and other … the training needs and requirements of their staff. Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical … Using online training methods can be a convenient and economical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingMental 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 … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: SED Agrees to Improve Oversight of Migrant Education Program
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to update its Migrant Education … monitor migrant student performance after an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the program did not meet several of its goals in 2012 and 2013. “The children of migrant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-sed-agrees-improve-oversight-migrant-education-programDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in New York have a great knowledge … can be successfully implemented, as evidenced by some of our schools already offering a personal finance class. For … providing peace of mind. Let’s put financial acumen into our kids’ educations. Op-Ed New York needs to boost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… not establish adequate controls over network and financial application user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access … district procedures were followed to communicate financial application user account changes to the vendor. Schuylerville … to officials. District officials agreed with the audit results. Three Village Central School District – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsWho to Report – Enhanced Reporting
… Retirees (from any of the eight public retirement systems in New York State) working for you under Sections 211 or 212 … at a later date, saving you considerable time and effort in the future. Employers report data for retirees so we can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/who-to-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 127
… Purpose To inform agencies of two new deduction codes for employees in the Public Employees Federation (PEF) … payroll Background Information Two new deduction codes have been established for PEF employees: 395 PEF Auto … To inform agencies of two new deduction codes for employees in the Public Employees Federation PEF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/127-new-voluntary-insurance-codes-pefLaurens Central School District - Cafeteria Operations and Reserves (2018M-111)
… 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/2018/08/31/laurens-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-and-reserves-2018mDiscovery Charter School – Internal Controls Over Cash Disbursements (2015M-14)
… 2014. Background The Discovery Charter School is located in the Town of Greece in Monroe County and is governed by a nine-member Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/05/29/discovery-charter-school-internal-controls-over-cash-disbursements-2015mDover Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-27)
… District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against … to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school … regulations. None of the 12 recommended components of mental health that educators should know were included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/dover-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newWellsville Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-39)
… District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against … to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school … did not provide any of the recommended components of mental health that educators should know. Key Recommendation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/wellsville-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new