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Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Many New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting students from harassment and discrimination based on gender, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, … in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … them harming themselves or others,” DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are … a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to allow court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking. The audit covered the period from Ja
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response2.pdfDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve its … Act was passed by the state Legislature in 2000 to boost school safety and address violence in our public schools,” … extent to which the seventh school, Burgard Vocational High School in Buffalo, underreported because it used an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawResponse to Human Trafficking
… and often submitted reports late—or in some cases not at all. Officials at one Provider stated they did not understand the benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingOversight of Kendra’s Law
… Generally, providers meet with AOT recipients in person weekly after the initial face-to-face meeting. As part of the intensive monitoring and oversight by … example: In one case, the recipient’s first face-to-face meeting with their provider was nearly 1 month after their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawSex Offender Registration - Ogdensburg City Police Department (S9-14-21)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/ogdensburg-city-police-s9-14-21.pdfSex Offender Registration - Oneida County Sheriff Office (S9-14-22)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/oneida-county-sheriff-s9-14-22.pdfSex Offender Registration - Ontario County Sheriff Office (S9-14-23)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/ontario-county-sheriff-s9-14-23.pdfSex Offender Registration - Saratoga County Sheriff Office (S9-14-26)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/saratoga-county-sheriff-s9-14-26.pdfSex Offender Registration - Steuben County Sheriff Office (S9-14-27)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/steuben-county-sheriff-s9-14-27.pdfSex Offender Registration - Suffolk County Police Department (S9-14-28)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/suffolk-county-police-s9-14-28.pdfSex Offender Registration - Syracuse City Police Department (S9-14-29)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/syracuse-city-police-s9-14-29.pdfSex Offender Registration - Utica City Police Department (S9-14-16)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/utica-city-police-s9-14-16.pdfSex Offender Registration - Warren County Sheriff Office (S9-14-30)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/warren-county-sheriff-s9-14-30.pdfSex Offender Registration - Rochester City Police Department (S9-14-24)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/rochester-city-police-s9-14-24.pdfSex Offender Registration - Cayuga County Sheriff Office (S9-14-17)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/cayuga-county-sheriff-s9-14-17.pdfSex Offender Registration - Buffalo City Police Department (S9-14-19)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/buffalo-city-police-s9-14-19.pdfSex Offender Registration - Broome County Sheriff Office ( S9-14-18)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/broome-county-sheriff-s9-14-18.pdfSex Offender Management and Treatment Act Program (2013-S-21)
We recently audited selected aspects of the Sexual Offender Management and Treatment Act Program (SOMTA) at the Office of Mental Health (Office).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13s21.pdf