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DiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… services in New York are predominantly provided by for-profit and not-for-profit private contractors rather than the … was no evidence that they worked for MDS; $198,888 in executive compensation that was improperly allocated to MDS; … from 3 to 21 years old, spent nearly $2 million on non-competitive contracts with companies that had ties to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenOpinion 90-56
… MILITARY LAW, §242(5); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92(1); NY CONST, art VIII, §1; 38 USC §2024(d): A school district, … Law may be denied or diminished" ( Williams v Walsh , 289 NY 1, at p 6). For purposes of section 242, the term "public … competent service (see, e.g., Hoyt v Broome County , 285 NY 402; Teachers Association, Central High School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-56Oversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… by 54 employees at these types of facilities, was first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training. At one facility, OCFS issued a performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityOpinion 92-7
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … of a volunteer's business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Relief" (meaning of for purposes of special acts incorporating volunteer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7XIII.4.A Employee Travel Card Reconciliation – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Reconciling travel card charges and out-of-pocket expenses is an integral part of creating and submitting travel expense … amount resulting from the creation of an expense report is paid back by the employee. When employees review and … report date in which the Due to State was created. It is important for Agencies to communicate with employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4a-employee-travel-card-reconciliationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… vendors that had poor performance. In fact, 12 sampled contract vendors received less-than-satisfactory performance … $101,625 in insufficiently documented consultant costs, vehicle costs, and credit card purchases; $78,474 in … which consisted of $16,656 in insufficiently documented vehicle costs, $2,370 in non-reimbursable interest, and $512 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… at New York City’s two secure juvenile detention centers, do more to prevent contraband from entering the facilities … services at NYCs two secure juvenile detention centers do more to prevent contraband from entering the facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthOpinion 94-3
… AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (financing expenses for street improvements against abutting owners); (necessity to … owners or upon the board's own motion, to improve a street, highway, private road or right-of-way, and assess the … is commenced (1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-703, unreported; 23 Opns St Comp, 1967, p 537; Memorandum of the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-3DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action … the state are facing staff shortages and funding issues in their effort to ensure these services are available. The … services and identify sustainable, effective solutions.” In New York state, EMS are provided by an assortment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesOversight of Child Protective Services
… and received roughly 300,000 calls annually for the 2 years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Calls decreased to just … but are not limited to, those related to children 18 years of age or older and children residing outside of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesOpinion 88-71
… CITIES -- Powers and Duties (waiver of penalties arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS … Compromise or Settlement of (waiver of penalties arising from nonpayment of water rents) GENERAL CITY LAW, §20(1): … a city may waive the imposition of penalties arising from a property owner's nonpayment of water rents in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71New Yorkers in Need
The Office of the State Comptroller issued three major reports examining “New Yorkers in Need.” The first described poverty trends in New York State; the second examined food insecurity; and the last covered the crisis of housing insecurity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need.pdf2022 Munis in Stess
FSMS - 2022 Munis in Stess
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2022/pdf/2022-munis-stressed.pdf2022 Year in Review
The Office of the New York State Comptroller is proud of our 2022 achievements and continued dedication to serving New Yorkers statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2022-year-in-review.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement
The Office of the State Comptroller's Legal Division will discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-062223.pdfIDA Projects in 2008
IDA Projects in 2008
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/idaprojects2008.xls2021 Year in Review
A look back at some of the major accomplishments of 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/2021-year-in-review.pdfInvesting in New York
The New York State Common Retirement Fund has a positive impact on the State’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/investing-in-new-york/pdf/investing-in-nys.pdf2021 Munis in Stress
FSMS Municipalities in Stress - 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2021/pdf/2021-munis-stressed.pdf