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Compliance With Jonathan's Law
… 2007, Jonathan Carey, a 13-year-old non-verbal autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a … facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (subsequently renamed the … unexplained injuries, unauthorized changes in treatment, and suspected abuse and neglect while at a privately run …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67 ). … Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… April 1, 2015 through January 9, 2019. About the Program In February 2007, Jonathan Carey, a 13-year-old non-verbal … autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of … several unexplained injuries, unauthorized changes in treatment, and suspected abuse and neglect while at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… members residing in facilities operated, licensed or certified by the OPWDD and other state agencies. Reportable … in six regions across the state to oversee over 1,100 certified programs. OPWDD also regulates, certifies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… funding is gone. The city has recently suggested it may change its plans from a rapid expansion of 3-K and instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… from pre-existing conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget. Members voted for this … true cost and impact, leaving millions of Americans behind with no options. New Yorkers deserve better from Washington." … from preexisting conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actRetirement Planning
… your NYSLRS benefits and find tips on financial planning for retirement. … Retirement is a big deal and we want you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/retirement-planningDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or … decade, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationTown of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management … January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background The Town of Big Flats is located in Chemung County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Big Flats (S9-21-20)
… have seen more significant impacts due to reductions and/or increases to their revenues and/or expenditures. This has led to some local governments having to reduce or eliminate some services and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-big-flats-s9-21-20DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… For the second year in a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will be … … For the second year in a row property tax levy growth for school districts will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentThe Big Picture – What Every Employer Should Know
… and Social Security Law (RSSL) establishes benefits for members and the benefit options employers can choose for their employees. NYSLRS administers those benefits. … Fund’s asset growth. Approximately $186.6 billion was paid in benefits from April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2022. How …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/big-pictureDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… budgets when property values decrease, tax bases shrink and crime jumps. “Our communities are paying a big price when … said. “We must continue efforts to help homeowners and implement solutions that support local governments’ … drawn out the process, increasing costs for individuals and municipalities. This is particularly problematic when it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… non-verbal autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a state facility. His parents … these state and privately-run facilities are complying with Jonathan’s Law requirements. While auditors found that … Each facility provided different information – with some offering more detail than others – to qualified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's State of the State Proposals
… “Governor Cuomo put forth dozens of proposals to tackle big and small issues. His ambitious proposals hit on some … … Governor Cuomo put forth dozens of proposals to tackle big and small issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-state-state-proposalsTown of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether the Town of Big Flats (Town) officials could take additional steps to … Specifically: 37 at the Community Center, such as doors with slower closing speeds. 33 at the Courthouse, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Sixteen school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … meet expenses. School districts are given a fiscal stress score based on several factors: year-end fund balance, … three school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” the highest category – Amityville Union Free School District, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Tentative Agreements to End UAW Strike
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the following statement regarding the tentative labor agreements between the UAW and the big three automakers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-tentative-agreements-end-uaw-strikeConstitutional Debt Limit
… In New York State, there are limits to how much debt a local government or school district can incur. … For counties, cities, towns and villages: The debt limit is a percentage of the five-year average full valuation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limit