New York State

2015 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative

In 2015, OSC completed 23 audits of expenses submitted to SED by preschool special education providers. These audits have cumulatively identified over $10 million in disallowances, or about 3.4 percent of the total claimed expenses of almost $301 million for the audit period. 

2016 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative

In 2016, OSC completed 26 audits of expenses submitted to SED by preschool special education providers. These audits have cumulatively identified about $5.5 million in recommended disallowances, or nearly 3 percent of the total claimed expenses of almost $188 million for the audit period. 

2019 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education

In 2019, OSC completed 18 audits of expenses submitted to SED by preschool special education providers. These audits have cumulatively identified almost $11.2 million in recommended disallowances, or almost 11 percent of the total expenses of $103.5 million for the audit period. 

DiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards

With the giving of gift cards during the holiday season increasing in popularity, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and expiration dates.