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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Elmwood Village Charter School , Islip Union Free School District , McGraw Central School District , … needs identified on the school's facilities requirements checklist. However, a sufficient cost-benefit analysis of … for the building than the appraised value. Islip Union Free School District – Payroll (Suffolk County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 91-60
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … -- Officers and Employees (authority of State Comptroller to request information for the purpose of determining … You ask about the authority of the State Comptroller to obtain information relative to potential conflicts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-60Opinion 90-23
… BONDS AND NOTES -- Debt Limit (exclusion from - cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE … VIII, §§6, 12; LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §105.00: The cities of Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse may exclude from their … such purpose, does not exceed $10,000,000 in the case of Buffalo and Rochester and $5,000,000 in the case of Syracuse. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-23Opinion 94-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and … agencies (IDAs) from providing financial assistance in respect of any project located wholly outside the … industrial development agency (IDA), since its formation in 1974, has provided financial assistance in the development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14Street Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased, with 21.1% of adults … number of individuals served by the state’s public mental health system, with nearly 900,000 residents utilizing the … The mental health needs of New Yorkers have greatly increased with 211 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedDiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… a high quality of life, marked by low unemployment, low crime rates, strong public schools and infrastructure … excellent schools, close proximity to New York City, low crime rates, shopping, cultural attractions and nature-based … to combat this crisis. Long Island had one of the lowest crime rates of any large metropolitan area in the nation in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2015, a total of 713,264 noise complaints were called in to NYC’s 311 … elevated blood pressure; cardiovascular disease; loss of sleep; increased heart rate; and increased sensitivity to … responsible for handling noise complaints. For purposes of this audit, which focuses on noise complaints pertaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsMount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… District (District) Board and District officials procured natural gas at the most favorable terms and in the best interest of District taxpayers. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not procure natural gas in accordance with New York State General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency - Legislative Reform Compliance (2019M-106)
… whether the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) complied with the 2015 industrial development agency (IDA) legislative reform. Key Findings The Board did … Determine whether the City of Cohoes Industrial Development Agency CCIDA complied with the 2015 industrial development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/08/23/city-cohoes-industrial-development-agency-legislativeRochester City School District - Budgeting and Multiyear Financial Planning (2020M-44)
Determine whether the Boards 201819 adopted budget was realistic and structurally balanced based on historical or known trends
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/04/21/rochester-city-school-district-budgeting-and-multiyear-financial-planningDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… these individuals depend on a variety of public benefits for income or to pay for health care, food or housing costs. To qualify for these benefits, such as Supplemental Security … if certain conditions are met. This program gives families and individuals with disabilities some peace of mind …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryGlen Cove City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-17)
… and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – … the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since been identified as toxic to people, … which can lead to greater difficulty performing well in school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/glen-cove-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-17Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… toxic cleaning supplies and peeling paint, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K programs, but some providers have health and safety hazards in their facilities that need to be fixed immediately,” DiNapoli said. “Young children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityNorwich City School District - Safe and Supportive Educational Environment (2018M-199)
… a safe and supportive educational environment. We reviewed all of the 173 reported Uniform Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System and Dignity for All Students Act incidents and found that District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environmentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-599
… uses a worksheet, the worksheet must be received in OSC’s Payroll Earnings mailbox by the submission deadline for Pay … Information All general deductions for employees whose Payroll Status is Terminated, Retired or Deceased will be … Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers non-residents). Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-599-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-city-laborerOpinion 92-12
… v Hudson Valley District Council of Carpenters Benefit Funds , 114 AD2d 701, 494 NYS2d 667; see also General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12Opinion 91-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FINES AND PENALTIES -- Disposition of Parking Fines (received by … city parking violations bureau for violations of Vehicle and Traffic Law, §§306 and 402) PARKING AND TRAFFIC … Concerning the proper disposition of fines and penalties collected by a city Parking Violations Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-37DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… Comptroller DiNapoli for his efforts to illustrate the very real human toll that asthma continues to have on New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 94-13
… for engaging in prohibited employment) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a(6): Subject to any applicable collective … pursuant to section 207-a(2) of the General Municipal Law to certify periodically that they are not engaged in any … section 207-a. Section 207-a(1) of the General Municipal Law requires a city (other than New York City), town, village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13