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DiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… environment for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Under the act, public school districts must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… offering high-speed internet with touch-screen tablets, free phone service, and charging stations to all New Yorkers, … distribute them equitably, leaving large sections in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens without a single kiosk. Other … five Gigabit Centers, one per borough, that would provide free Wi-Fi and high-speed internet access to all New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… to improve oversight of public schools’ mental health curriculum and equip school staff with the resources they … schools have included a mental health component in their curriculum and are providing mental health instruction to the … in crisis. DiNapoli recommended that DOE: Monitor schools’ curriculum to ensure they meet requirements of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… The Comptroller’s estimate is based on personal income tax withholding trends and includes cash bonuses for the current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… of the unpaid tolls and related fees, $119.3 million, is owed by out-of-state drivers. A substantial portion of that money is from vehicles registered in New Jersey ($34.2 million) and … has a negative balance for over 30 days. If no payment is made in the next 30 days, the account is canceled and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Corp. for the replacement of roll-up doors for truck access at the Green Haven Correctional Facility in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… to work due to their own or a family member’s injury or illness, pregnancy or the arrival of a new child,” said … states offer TDI to employees for off-the-job short-term illness or injury, which includes pregnancy. New York’s $170 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2419.1
… supersedes 2419 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information to state agencies about upcoming payroll changes due to the May 2026 implementation of NYSLRS enhanced reporting … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information to state agencies about upcoming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24191-enhanced-payroll-reporting-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemOpinion 88-36
… of a sheriff does not preclude a county from providing a defense or from purchasing liability insurance to protect a … a local law enacted by that County requiring the county attorney to defend county officers in civil litigation was … Public Officers Law, §18, which generally authorizes the defense and indemnification of public officials, the Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-36Proposed Regulations
… executive officer, representing that the report s are [is] complete and have[ has] been prepared in conformity with this Part; Part 201.2 (e) is amended to read as follows: (e) an annual report on … of the contract to date; (viii) whether the contractor is a certified minority- or women-owned business enterprise; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or analyzing incidents and inmate complaints that may indicate problematic trends at those … The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsDiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… need to be watched closely by the state so patient care is not jeopardized, nurses are not overworked and employers … not have set time frames for investigating complaints. It is DOL's practice to combine complaints and investigate them … of changes as a result of the audit. The full response is included in the audit. Read the report or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney John D. Fabian, who is handling the case, stated that on January 12, 2015, the … children," stated U.S. Attorney Kennedy. "The SAFER grant is designed to allow individuals to serve the public as … Security (DHS), Office of Inspector General (OIG), is pleased by the assistance of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesOpinion 91-17
… supplies and services. The term "municipal hospital" is not defined in General Municipal Law, §103(8). This … applies to Public Health Law, §2803-a, that definition is also applicable to General Municipal Law, §103(8) (1990 … pain, injury, deformity or physical condition .... There is no authority for a municipality to make purchases for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-17DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… the state’s pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is committed to protecting the pension system, its members … State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served." “The defendant abused the New York State pension system, which is a crime against the taxpayers of the State of New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsOpinion 2002-3
… as otherwise provided by law, after a public dock district is established, the town board may contract for the … limitations of section one hundred ninety-eight". There is, however, nothing in section 198, or any other State … districts created for different purposes). Further, it is our opinion that a town may not, pursuant to its home rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… in New York state and provide a host of important services to citizens. However, the 639 authorities operating outside … debt, and operate with little oversight, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In an effort to enhance oversight over local authorities, DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… village’s credit card for personal purchases, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … control over a municipality’s finances with little to no oversight. I would like to thank the State Police and Steuben County District … the villages credit card for personal purchases according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kOpinion 89-6
… However, this statute does not expressly state who is to be the ultimate recipient of those funds. In Goodman v … treasurer, they rarely indicate the governmental body that is to receive title to them or for whose benefit they are to be applied. It seems clear that the ultimate recipient is the one to whom payment is to be made. Consequently, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6Opinion 88-72
… of a town sewer district within the county district. This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the formation of a town … sewer district. You indicate that a portion of the town is within the boundaries of a county sewer district. You … with facilities in a nearby city. You ask whether it is permissible for the town to establish a sewer district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72