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Nutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget and help them afford nutritious food. In January 2025 , … received $655.9 million of SNAP benefits for the month and approximately $7.35 billion total benefits in Federal … York State, SNAP is overseen by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). Eligibility and benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… while advancing economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to … investment in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, and supporting economic growth by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has implemented or partially implemented most of the recommendations from the state’s Suicide Prevention … for families and communities,” DiNapoli said . “The Office of Mental Health could improve efforts to implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… found schools failed to report numerous cases of violent and disruptive incidents and misclassified dozens of others, often as less serious … by the state Legislature in 2000 to boost school safety and address violence in our public schools,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… (DOT) mission is to provide for “the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (Montgomery County) The … council. In addition, city officials did not implement all of the recommendations in the previous review letter when … operating funds using unsupported allocation methods. Town of Chemung – Intermunicipal Consolidation Agreement (Chemung …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (2022M-12) Auditors reviewed 100 claims totaling $846,279 and determined they were for appropriate purposes and generally supported by adequate invoices and/or other documentation. However, none of these claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. New York City Department of Education – Mental Health Education, Supports, and … education programs recognize the multiple dimensions of health by including mental health and its relation to … in MMC or HARP who enroll in Medicare and do not need long-term services and support. A prior audit, issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… 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. … educators, and parents. Children already coping with mental health conditions have been especially vulnerable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1955
… instructions for processing the 2021 M/C Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees Employees … Environmental Conservation; Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation; Department of Corrections and Community Supervision; and Division of Military and Naval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1955-2021-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-employees-designatedDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… P. DiNapoli. The findings of the Comptroller’s audit and investigation have been referred to Dutchess County … citizens who thought they were paying for activities and events were unwittingly padding this individual’s bank … went undetected because the town lacked basic checks and balances. I urge Fishkill officials to take immediate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… State Education Department (SED): Sunshine Developmental School, Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2012-S-64) The Sunshine Developmental School provides special education programs for about 600 … York City Department of Education (DoE), as well as other school districts and counties whose children are served by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Cortland County) The board and supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of … increased risk that errors or irregularities could occur and remain undetected and uncorrected. Specifically, town officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAmazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… Retirement Fund, said. “In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and other Black men and women, and the racially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionTown of Erwin – Justice Court (2017M-266)
… receipts were collected, deposited, recorded, reported and remitted in an accurate and timely manner for the period January 1, 2016 through … The Justices did not prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities, and errors went undetected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/03/09/town-erwin-justice-court-2017m-266Opinion 89-52
… -- Powers and Duties (power to coordinate training of emergency medical service providers) LOCAL LAWS -- Preemption (county coordination of emergency medical service training) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, … §§3000, 3051, 3052: A county may establish the position of emergency medical services coordinator provided that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52DiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Tool , which launched in November 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better evaluate agency performance. The tool … Report, but also displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is updated regularly and provides additional insight and context to 144 unique …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyMonitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… through the provision of architectural, engineering, and construction management services for buildings statewide. One component of its mission is to design and build facilities for State agencies and public authorities. To achieve that mission, OGS operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followOversight of the Early Intervention Program (Follow-Up)
… earlier a developmental delay or disability is identified, and the sooner services begin, the less likely it is that the child will need more intensive and expensive special education services later. Young … potentially at greater risk of significant developmental and learning delays. The mission of the Early Intervention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/oversight-early-intervention-program-followDiNapoli Announces Fiscal Stress Scores
… in fiscal stress, including six counties, four cities, and nine towns. This release is based on financial … on a calendar year basis (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) for 2020 and covers all counties and towns, 44 cities, and 10 villages. In April, DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-announces-fiscal-stress-scores