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DiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… issues and staff typically cannot socially distance when helping individuals with bathing, dressing or eating. … infection control practices and are consistently applied when conducting reviews at homes. Establish effective … responsible for infection control policies and procedures when deficiencies are identified. While OPWDD expressed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… the Department has procedures in place for addressing the discovery of American foulbrood during inspections – a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesComptroller Dinapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrests in Public Corruption Case Involving Developer Who Allegedly Laundered Campaign Contributions to Former Halfmoon Supervisor
… including a sitting state senator, a current member of the New York City Council, and elected officials from both parties across New York State,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Public … the law and breaking the trust of the public,” said New York State Comptroller DiNapoli. “My office will continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrests-public-corruption-case-involving-developerDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… The debt burden of a governmental entity creates fixed costs that … grants. New York State Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported the following debt levels: $2.2 billion of constitutionally authorized, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure … of Social Services (local districts) throughout the state. One alternative to foster care is direct placement, where a … in their documentation of home investigations. While some included explicit details–for example, noting smoke and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… York, and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said Attorney General James. “My office is committed to uphold the integrity of New York’s … Bureau, under the supervision of Bureau Chief Travis Hill. The Criminal Justice Division is led by Chief Deputy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonOpinion 96-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-21Opinion 94-20
… incurred in its 1993-4 fiscal year. November 10, 1994 Alan L. Honorof, Esq., Village Attorney Inc. Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 94-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … of index fees remitted to State) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8018(a); JUDICIARY LAW, §39(2)(e): County clerks … year. The memorandum of the Assembly Budget Committee (NY Legis Ann, 1990, p 90) clearly indicates that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30University at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… received a total of $38,082 in salaries and stipends while on sabbatical. Also, this employee and another employee … We maintain that many of the examples cited in our report do represent non-compliance with existing policies and that … question the benefit that taxpayers and the University have actually received from the use of paid leaves. Our State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveOpinion 93-28
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS … bridges and highway-railroad crossings that are not on the State highway system (Highway Law, §10-c[1]). Subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28Opinion 2005-2
Whether a volunteer fire department may expend foreign fire insurance tax monies to reimburse active members of the department for mileage expenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-2Opinion 90-21
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1): A town, by local law subject to mandatory referendum, may transfer to another town … requires the town clerk to prepare a claim for audit and have custody of audited claims. It is further provided in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Update Vendor Information and Access
… York State Comptroller (OSC). You have the option to do so online 24/7 through the Vendor Self-Service Portal or manually by mailing in forms AC-3326-S or AC-3327-S , which can take up to eight … and contacts view financial information For step-by-step online instructions, select the “help” link once you have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/update-vendor-information-and-accessDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… governments in New York state ended their fiscal year 2023 with a fiscal stress designation, the same as a year ago, … municipalities have failed to file required financial data with my office, diminishing the transparency and … In March, DiNapoli announced that six local governments with non-calendar fiscal years were designated in stress. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… Program HCR is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing … for tenants entering into new lease agreements. SDA was a temporary initiative started as a result of the COVID-19 … reserves and the HUD-held program reserves, can be used to make HAPs on behalf of eligible program participants. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing over the 15-year period ending in 2031. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) … goal of developing 1,400 units of supportive housing each year. Although OMH is the lead contracting agency, proposals … 32 of the required monitoring visits (once during the 5-year contract term) were completed for the 71 active ESSHI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing adult care facilities, risking the health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit released today … care,” DiNapoli said. “Regular and routine inspections of these facilities, and correcting problems, ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Orange County Community College – Information Technology and Financial Activities (2017M-111)
… Background Orange County Community College is located in Orange County. The College, which has two campuses and … that competitive bids or competitive offers are awarded in accordance with GML. Establish written procedures for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2017/09/29/orange-county-community-college-information-technology-and-financial