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Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying on school property, on school buses, and at school functions. DASA’s initial provisions, which took …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Oswego School District Public Library . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures in the adopted budgets for fiscal years 2008-09 through 2012-13. This resulted in combined operating surpluses totaling more than $25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… is a widespread problem, defined by the Department as a student missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days. Student absences, attributed to things like poor school … is a significant contributing factor to whether a student may be chronically absent. Researchers have estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … was either not posted or comprehensive, resulting in a lack of transparency. Officials did not post external … of $23,105,027, which is within the limits established by law. Track state and local government spending at Open Book …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
Too many of New York school districts mental health teams are understaffed with too few available services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… to promote timely access to services for children across New York State. The audit covered the period from July 2018 … a child’s development occurs during the first 5 years of life. Quality early education programs can make a difference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesOpinion 2005-6
… in nature. Nonetheless, since our advisory legal opinions address issues arising under State law, we make no comment as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Management of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of General School Funds (2009-N-2). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/management-general-school-funds-followEast Ramapo Central School District - Textbooks Loaned to Nonpublic School Students (2019M-171)
… a District-wide annual inventory, including textbooks on loan to nonpublic school students, and ensure nonpublic … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District's response letter. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/08/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-textbooks-loaned-nonpublic-schoolAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… year. Since municipalities within a school district may have different assessment roll dates, a school district may … found on page 2 of the form. Assessment adjustments that do not comply with the documentation requirements will not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsSouthside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s relationship with National Heritage Academies Inc. … to June 30, 2013. Background Southside Academy Charter School, located in the City of Syracuse, is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Oracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for acquiring building space and the adequacy of the School’s leave accrual records for the period July 1, 2011 … through August 22, 2013. Background The Oracle Charter School is located in the City of Buffalo. The School is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualThe Child School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… documented adequately, and allowable pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual … education services for up to 239 children. Pursuant to the State Education Law, special education providers, such as the … and Center - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2012-S-20) … To determine whether the expenses reported on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/11/child-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 90-1
… which prohibits municipalities from giving or loaning any money or property to or in aid of any individual, private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … authority for a district to establish a reserve for post-employment benefits that are not based on employees’ earned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brushton-Moira Central School District , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Global Concepts Charter School – Cash Disbursements (2017M-126)
… through March 17, 2017. Background The Global Concepts Charter School is located in in the City of Lackawanna in … did not ensure that the policies and procedures in the charter and bylaws were followed and at times allowed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/02/global-concepts-charter-school-cash-disbursements-2017m-126Charter School of Educational Excellence – Information Technology (2023M-174)
… of six tested users of the cloud-based application used for School operations stored sensitive student data without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/07/charter-school-educational-excellence-information-technology-2023m-174Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Many New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting … for All Students Act (DASA). On Sept. 25, DiNapoli engaged a similar audit focused on New York City schools. “The … implementation of Dignity, and look forward to improving how we implement this important measure in ending bullying in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Shut Down in the Last Quarter of the 2019-20 School Year, and Have Been Granted Significant Federal Aid The COVID-19 … 2020, with partial reopening plans developed that summer and continuing to evolve based on school district experiences and capacity. New York’s educators took on the extraordinary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-education