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DiNapoli: 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-facilitiesDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… friends. New Yorkers deserved better. Today's conviction is another important step in our efforts to clean up New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeNew York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… its largest and longest job expansion since the end of World War II and the city has been the driving force … are national and global risks that could affect the pace of future growth.” The city added 820,400 jobs between 2009 and 2018, more than every state in the nation outside of California, Texas, Florida and New York. Still, most of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli and DA Carney: Owner of Medical Transport Company Pleads Guilty to Medicaid Fraud
… Saeed defrauded the Medicaid program through a systematic billing scheme in order to bolster his own profits at the … said. “The Medicaid program provides access to essential health care for millions of people, and my office will … to Amsterdam rather than down the street to a Schenectady clinic, and from Oneonta to Utica. All the while the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-and-da-carney-owner-medical-transport-company-pleads-guilty-medicaid-fraudOversight of the Early Intervention Program (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-S-25 ). About the Program When a child has a developmental delay or disability, their early years provide … to intervene. Research shows that the earlier a developmental delay or disability is identified, and the … services are potentially at greater risk of significant developmental and learning delays. The mission of the Early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/oversight-early-intervention-program-followNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… use of AI tools and systems. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through November 2024. About the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… victim is in a safe and secure environment.” “This was a case of abuse of trust and greed. The defendants scammed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerOpinion 90-13
… You have informed us that DOT would incorporate the work required for the sewer project into DOT's scheduled road … approve such a request of a municipality, he shall make an estimate of the cost of the work which he is requested by … for the purposes of this subdivision, a sum equal to such estimate and subject to the draft or requisition of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Opinion 91-42
… fiscal officer of the village and that it shall be his or her responsibility to have custody of all moneys belonging to … (see General Municipal Law, §119-n). As to the village's home rule power in this instance, we note that villages are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42State Ends 2015-16 Fiscal Year with Strong Cash Position Largely From Temporary Resources
… and final projections. The General Fund ended the year with a balance of $8.9 billion, equal to approximately 5.8 … since 2000. “New York state ended the fiscal year with cash in the bank largely thanks to billions of dollars … federal funds for health care spending associated with the Affordable Care Act. Spending was $1.4 billion lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-ends-2015-16-fiscal-year-strong-cash-position-largely-temporary-resourcesDiNapoli: Canal Corp. Must Address Gaps
… largely concur with our recommendations.” The Canal Corp., a subsidiary of the New York State Thruway Authority, … and property damage. DiNapoli’s auditors found the Canal Corp. performs routine operational and reliability checks of … 6, 2014 meeting between the Thruway Authority and Canal Corp. boards, only about 55 percent of the canal system’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-canal-corp-must-address-gapsDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… water and sewer projects far exceeds this amount, and tens of billions of dollars in local projects remain in the pipeline, … to help communities access funding to ensure the success of these programs continues.” EFC is a public benefit … water in the nation but there is a daunting backlog of local water infrastructure projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Heroin, Opioid Overdose Death Rates Rose Faster in New York Than in Most States
… Overdose deaths related to heroin and prescription opioid … issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The overdose death rates in New York increased faster over the … of our communities are at risk.” DiNapoli’s report noted overdose deaths in New York, in which heroin was a factor, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-heroin-opioid-overdose-death-rates-rose-faster-new-york-most-statesComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… Fire Retirement System $465,647, as part of his sentence today for defrauding the retirement system in a … and Fire Retirement System $465647 as part of his sentence today for defrauding the retirement system in a doubledipping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedDiNapoli: New Yorkers’ Debt on the Rise
… The average household debt in New York climbed to a new high of $53,830 … a stronger financial future.” At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion with New York … and the nation, mortgage debt made up the vast majority of household debt, at $601.2 billion (69.2%) and $10.9 trillion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-new-yorkers-debt-riseState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… questioned whether setting goals was practical, and said it was not legally required, the board should strive to … years. The corporation’s ability to pay off the LOCs is contingent on the sale of three properties, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0DiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… The State University of New York (SUNY) needs to make sure its campuses are … Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes, State University of New York Track state and local government … The State University of New York SUNY needs to make sure its campuses are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… one in three reporting insufficient food in April. Food banks have reported dramatic increases in calls from people … Assistance Program. We have a network of nonprofit food banks that squeeze nutrition from each dollar and get food to … and urgent Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityLawrence Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-115)
… and forward to October 30, 2025 to review the District’s 2024-25 fiscal year financial data. Understanding the Audit Area A … needs while maintaining financial health. The District’s 2024-25 fiscal year general fund total appropriations were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/lawrence-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025m-115