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Tuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background Founded in 1889, Barnard … social sciences and natural sciences. Annual tuition for full-time students is approximately $44,300 per year. The … TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for paying tuition costs to eligible students. Schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We performed our audit pursuant to legislative … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Article VI, Section 317 and Article VII, Section 363 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for tracking its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of … Background The Division’s Industry Inspection Unit (Unit) is responsible for inspecting rides at amusement parks, … (i.e., those set up at transient fairs) ride that is power-operated and for which an admission fee is charged, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… response to the Sandy disaster, DHSES paid $1.17 million for 1,000 portable Pelican LED lights, 1,000 portable heaters, and 811 generators to ensure polling stations were operational on Election Day. After the … this equipment to additional locations (e.g., firehouses) for other Sandy relief efforts. Key Findings We found DHSES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesDisposition of Farm Assets
… At the time of closure, the Department was responsible for the disposition of all farm assets, including equipment, … generated almost $570,000 of one-time revenues for the State. The Department has also leased a significant … of Transportation: Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (2010-S-48) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… documentation. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Battery Park City Authority: Selected Aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… 2015-S-79 ). About the Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulates and supervises child welfare … audit examined whether OCFS has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of employers. System … created a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Unit, and did not have the necessary controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… Background: Pursuant to the New York State Fiscal Year 2026 Enacted Budget, Judiciary Law Section 519 has been … an increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for eligible employees. Note: Employees who would have made less than $72 per day must receive only the daily amount they would have earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationOperational Advisory No. 8
… Subject: State Check Outreach Guidance: Payees that receive State checks for … checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter advising them to negotiate the check or request a replacement check from the issuing Agency. … State Check Outreach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with the procurement policy. As a result, taxpayers do not have assurance that goods and services are purchased … actions. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… will continue to monitor these changing events. New York stands with the Ukrainan people. We hope for a peaceful resolution.” The Fund estimates it has $110.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Truxton Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-123-F)
… in the audit report Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123), released in November 2022. The audit determined that the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Establish adequate controls over the work of … recommendations in the audit report Truxton Fire District Board Oversight 2022M123 released in November 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/20/truxton-fire-district-audit-follow-2022m-123-fBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… 2012 fiscal year. Included in the budget is $30,000 for rent of the Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. … lease with the Company effective January 1, 2011 to pay rent of $30,000 annually, which was double the $15,000 amount … the two existing firehouses will be sold. However, the rent amount will remain at $30,000 per year. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… contained significant discrepancies. Town of Saranac – Payroll (Clinton County) There were no comprehensive written policies and procedures over processing payroll and leave time accruals. Also, the blank payroll check stock was not safeguarded because it was kept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (Washington County) The board did not adopt and … not always develop reasonable budgets or use unrestricted funds to benefit district taxpayers. Over the last three … the district appropriated $941,081 more in unrestricted funds than needed because the district also generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsFormer West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… the Village of West Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing over $3,000 from … the Village of West Carthage Kaytlin Ennis was arraigned yesterday afternoon for allegedly stealing over $3000 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageChild Protective Services (2013-MS-5)
… County CPS units may use the Family Assessment Review (FAR) as an alternative response to the traditional CPS … of the five counties that we audited that implemented the FAR approach had not conducted evaluations to determine its … child abuse and neglect. Develop a method to evaluate the FAR approach. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/14/child-protective-services-2013-ms-5Helping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… the school districts adequately monitor students’ progress in successfully completing CRPs. Background If a student is … student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. Two of these make-up credit programs, intensive instruction in deficiency areas of the course and on-line study, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-school