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DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and … only help prevent tragedies if abuse and mistreatment in mental health facilities is properly reported and actions are … operated, licensed or certified by the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and other state agencies. Reportable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesOpinion 89-1
… The governing board of each county, city, town, village, school district, and of each fire district or other district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-1Opinion 92-9
… WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Court or Other Tribunal" (meaning for purposes of General Municipal Law, §72-o - … the volunteer "appears before a court" within the meaning of section 72-o. Therefore, it is our opinion that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Opinion 94-31
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … AD2d 62, 611 NYS2d 962 lv den October 25, 1994). There is no "plain and clear" statutory, constitutional or common law … the year for the cash value thereof (see 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-401, unreported). As to whether there is a "statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31I.1 Introduction to the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… The New York State Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference … (OSC) related-mandates for use by State agencies. The Guide provides policies and procedural guidance for State … information concerning State financial transactions. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 09/14/2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i1-introduction-guide-financial-operationsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… For the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2%, up from 1.23% last … For the first time since 2019 property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 up from 123 last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percentGuide to Financial Operations
… The New York State Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference … The New York State Guide to Financial Operations GFO acts as a reference source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfoColumbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353Genesee County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-322)
… appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2011 through … County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/genesee-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-322Niagara County – Court and Trust Funds (2015M-228)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to … Key Finding We identified funds that improperly remained in the Treasurer’s custody that should have been turned over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/13/niagara-county-court-and-trust-funds-2015m-228Greene County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-294)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2013 through … County officials are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/12/12/greene-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-294Allegany County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-74)
… have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2010 through … a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer). … have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/04/allegany-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-74State Public Authorities Dashboard
… For each category on the dashboard the data represent the most recently certified fiscal year for those authorities reporting through PARIS and does not reflect a common fiscal year or State fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-public-authorities-dashboardDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… Property tax levy growth for New York’s school districts and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fourth year in a row, according to data released … DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 2.95% for those with a June 30, 2026, fiscal year end. “For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… projections in the 2022-23 proposed budget continue to be unreasonable. Chenango County Industrial Development … (2022M-10) Although the board evaluated projects prior to approval, it did not adequately establish and document … justices nor the clerk prepared monthly accountabilities to ensure that all collections were accurately accounted for, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… and Otero provided Washington with the names, dates of birth, and Medicaid identification numbers of various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringTracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2022
New York City’s fiscal year (FY) 2023 budget is projected to rise to $109.4, after transfers, but City finances could come under pressure amid a slowing economic recovery and an increase in demand for City services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-14-2023.pdfCollege Readiness (2021-N-1)
To determine whether DOE is adequately preparing students for post-secondary institutions. Our audit covered the period from September 2015 through March 2022 and included students who were expected to graduate high school by August 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n1.pdfSmithtown Central School District – Claims Processing and Travel-Related Expenses (2021M-25)
Determine whether the Smithtown Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were adequately documented, for appropriate purposes, and properly audited and approved prior to payment, and that any travel expenses were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/smithtown-central-2021-25.pdf