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Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2019-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (2019-S-68)
To determine whether the State Education Department’s Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision is verifying that schools have sufficient resources prior to initial licensing; and whether the Bureau is adequately monitoring schools and utilizing its database to look for warning flags of future ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s68.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of the Bronx - July 2013
The Bronx has come a long way since the 1970s. Both public and private investments have helped create new businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2014.pdfLGAC - Meeting Notice - Audit Committee - June 25, 2021
The New York Local Government Assistance Corporation will have a special meeting of the Audit Committee on June 25, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-notice-audit-committee-06-25-21.pdfDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … program. “The RESTORE program has been a vital resource for seniors across our state whose homes may be at risk if … receiving no service through the program. LPAs (not-for-profit organizations and municipalities) apply to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… New York City’s efforts to address its housing shortage have led … be on the horizon, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report examines … average of 33% (2016-2019) to nearly 44% (2020-2024). Based on recent data from the Department of City Planning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … an increase of 8.8%, or $68 million, over January of 2022. Every county experienced some year-over-year growth in … covered the October-December quarter and calendar year 2022. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to improve its monitoring of New York’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Program on the local level to ensure children with elevated blood lead levels are … the audit period was just 31 percent of what it would have been if the current standard was in place then (24,989 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… of Halfmoon Supervisor Melinda Wormuth pled guilty today to two felony counts charging her with extortion and making a … General Eric Schneiderman. “Ms. Wormuth seemed oblivious to the requirements of public service, the first of which is … Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “Such actions have a real and negative impact on our system of government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as part of its Sustainable Investments and … the Fund well for the future as the world transitions to a low-carbon economy,” DiNapoli said. “The Fund is a … will newly restrict investments in six coal companies that have not demonstrated preparedness for the transition to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programCorrupt Orange County IDA Officials Ordered to Repay Over $1 Million
… Development Agency (IDA), who pleaded guilty in June to corruption charges, including hiding self-dealing and concealing conflicts of interest, were sentenced today to pay more than $1 million in restitution. Comptroller … invoices or engage in any meaningful oversight which may have exposed the malfeasance. Comptroller DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/corrupt-orange-county-ida-officials-ordered-repay-over-1-millionDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) in 2014, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … enacted in 1991. Over that time, the majority of contracts have been late every year, averaging nearly 70% late for more … than twenty years. The number of contracts varies year to year. Click here for a breakdown of not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) approved tax breaks and other incentives for businesses even though it lacked required financial information and financial feasibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationDiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… individuals, or 46.3 percent, over the past decade, with increases in every county. In six counties – Dutchess, … age 19 who are not eligible for Medicaid and live in homes with incomes up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… As a result of his conviction, Volkmann is required to leave public office. “Instead of upholding the law, … system and his community,” said DiNapoli. “Taxpayers have the right to expect their public officials, including law enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageOpinion 2001-14
… 18. The Legislative Findings indicate that a principal aim of article 18 was to prohibit certain "proprietary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Opinion 2001-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9Opinion 95-31
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … police chief must be fixed at an amount at least equal to that which the prior chief would have received had he or she not declined to receive increases pursuant to General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31