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DiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … a key part of the legal process that allows crime victims to recoup losses caused by the crime,” DiNapoli said. “County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as required by … to do so can have devastating consequences for students, staff, families and communities. Unfortunately, my office has … policies and procedures for annual safety training for staff and students, among other things. Based on SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … account for just 6.4% ($7.4 billion) of the city’s FY 2026 operating budget, significantly more federal funding … In addition to the $2.34 billion in prepayments for FY 2026, the city added $2 billion in revenue and reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeDiNapoli: MTA Faces Growing Risks to Its Capital Funding
… P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s capital program is critical to winning riders back to public transportation and increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-mta-faces-growing-risks-its-capital-fundingDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food services at homeless shelters in New York City were lax in inspecting them and did not … The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food services at homeless shelters in New York City were lax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Budget Financial Plan, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … of large audit receipts. Other findings from the June cash report include: Consumption and use tax collections totaled … and was $96.3 million lower than last year. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportOpinion 88-25
… 190, 173 NYS2d 553; Town Law, §§190, 194, 202, 202-a, 209-e). In particular, section 198(4) defines the powers of a … v Town of Greenburgh , 55 NY2d 915, 449 NYS2d 27; 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 124; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 887; cf . … provide financial support for the municipal facility (see, e.g., People ex rel. Lawrence v Kraushaar , 195 Misc 480, 89 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, … Hall on March 16 announcing that there was $88,208,650 in unclaimed funds owed to the residents of Buffalo. People were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsOpinion 94-16
… board member and treasurer is stockholder) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 802(2)(a), 803, 883: An individual … In addition, disclosure of interest pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803 is not required. The individual, however, … General Municipal Law, §806(1) authorizes IDAs to have a code of ethics setting forth for the guidance of its officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Opinion 92-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax agreement between a county and cities within the county need not, as a matter of law, … a sales tax agreement entered into between a county and all cities within the county pursuant to Tax Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… to 2012, with more than half of renters and more than a third of homeowners paying at least 30 percent of their 2012 … to 2012 with more than half of renters and more than a third of homeowners paying at least 30 percent of their 2012 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Greenville Fire District , Town of Knox , City of Long Beach , Plymouth Volunteer Fire Department , Town of … and inadequate documentation of time worked. City of Long Beach – Budget Review (Nassau County) City officials plan to … Dev Agency Greenville Fire Dist Town of Knox City of Long Beach Plymouth Vol Fire Dept Town of Richmondville Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… coping with slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising … Spending by school districts remained below 1 percent for three years starting in 2011, but ticked up at a higher … districts, towns and villages rely on the property tax for approximately half of their revenues. The property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthCUNY Bulletin No. CU-737
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform City University of New York CUNY agencies of the automatic system termination of employees who have not received a paycheck since 09092021 and to provide agencies instructions for the use of Action Reason code ACV to identify employees who should not be
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-737-2022-automatic-system-termination-inactive-cuny-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-340
… Division of the Budget (DOB) and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … 12/05/2022 authorized title changes and reallocations for Teaching and Research Center Nurse titles included on the … Law authorizes SUNY to establish the salary schedules for these titles. Effective Dates Employee position and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-340-reallocation-suny-teaching-and-research-center-nurseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2250
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2023 and 2024 retroactive increases to Location … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2023 and 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2250-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-and-location-midTown of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (2025M-54)
… also did not review footage from surveillance cameras (cameras) that could be used to monitor the fuel pumps and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-fuel-inventory-2025m-54Oxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … did not properly identify all potable water outlets for sampling or exemption as required by NYS Public Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… complete report - pdf] We also issued individual reports for the following municipalities: City of Auburn , Town of … Summary More than one in four adults in the United States have some type of disability and more than one in 10 have a … serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1DiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… to track data for key industry sectors in New York City on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the … with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the city and how its recovery is progressing. “New York City is a … to track data for key industry sectors in New York City on a regular basis providing policy makers and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recovery