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DiNapoli: 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 … Too many of New York school districts mental health teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… system developed and operated by MTA Headquarters for use by all agencies to report on contractor and consultant performance. The MTA-adopted ACE … MTA’s Office of Construction Oversight is responsible for oversight of MTA agencies’ use of the ACE system and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemXIV.14.L Asset Retirement Obligations – XIV. Special Procedures
… from normal operation of a tangible capital asset (in the case of contamination-related AROs) Placing a tangible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv/xiv14l-asset-retirement-obligationsDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… According to the ADA, PANYNJ was required to identify key stations in its Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) system and make those stations accessible and usable by people with disabilities by … and obstacles. DiNapoli’s auditors found four of 13 PATH stations (Christopher Street, 9th Street, 14th Street, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology used by the Mayor’s Office of Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. Our audit covered the period … the Program DSNY’s mission is to keep NYC healthy, safe, and clean – by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
An initial audit issued in April 2013 identified about $23 million in highly suspicious and possibly fraudulent Medicaid claims that were submitted by the six affiliated dentists
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… factors including the local economy, labor force mix and demographics all have implications for spending, pupil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityOpinion 92-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Policies and Procedures (inclusion of purchases by town highway superintendent); (supersession … to that statute that all purchases or leases in excess of $50000 by the highway superintendent be approved by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43Monitoring of Homeless Data (2023-S-38)
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) monitors data on the State’s homeless population to better understand the nature and scope of homelessness across the State; and to determine if OTDA’s programs are using all available data to best address the needs of ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s38-response.pdfOpinion 88-35
… canned or prepackaged computer software) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: (1) The purchase of prepackaged or canned computer … for competitive bids pursuant to General Municipal Law, §103. General Municipal Law, §103 provides that, except as otherwise provided by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35DiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… remained below 4 percent. Reserves are projected to change little in the next few years, according to the Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… These reports include photos, fingerprints and setting up electronic monitoring when applicable; Initial interviews …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… complaints against nurses and more actively monitor professional misconduct, according to an audit released … 1, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2016, there were about 450,000 active professional nursing licenses – in the titles of licensed practical nurse, registered professional nurse, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… from Wall Street related activities accounted for up to 20 percent of New York State tax revenues, but that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… Purpose To determine whether the State University of New York (SUNY) … pertinent labor agreements. Sabbatical leaves are granted to academic and administrative officers to promote professional development. Other paid leaves are … To determine whether the State University of New York SUNY at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveArchived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… Life Experience savings account program (NY ABLE) in line with investment standards of other states' programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… local government and school audits were issued. Town of Oxford – Procurement (Oswego County) Town officials did … process when purchasing goods or services, as required. Of the purchases totaling $1.7 million reviewed, town … obtained the most favorable terms in the best interests of its taxpayers. Randolph Academy Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsContract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority is monitoring its contractors to ensure they are actively … controls in place to detect or prevent MWBE and DBE fraud. The audit covers the period January 2013 through December … Determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority is monitoring its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedOpinion 91-3
… is to be used so long as the equipment is being used for lawful town highway purposes (1983 Opns St Comp No. … p 25, regarding the liability of a highway superintendent for his personal use of highway equipment). The board, … improper use of town equipment and property, such as use for private purposes. Further, a requirement that the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3Opinion 92-46
… exceed $10,000 over the course of a fiscal year (1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-64, p 169; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-35, p 80; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-4, p 6; 23 Opns St Comp, 1967, p 866; 11 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46