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Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
… Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental … of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to access appropriate services. District officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingStatement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… Loretta Lynch will be a remarkable attorney general for our country and a strong defender of the rights of our … on this historic appointment and commend President Obama for his wise choice. … New York is proud to see one of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc.
… of Social Services (DSS), is the agency responsible for providing transitional housing and services for eligible homeless families and individuals in New York City and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-church-avenueDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… 28% of credit card holders made only the minimum monthly payment in some months, 41% did not have savings to cover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen to counter the effects … and COVID learning loss initiatives, as well as mental health services. However, funding sources for many of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… will drop to 0.15 percent, meaning participants will pay $1.50 in program fees each year for every $1,000 invested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli 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 … a 45% increase. While the Department of Investigation saw case times balloon from 145 days in June 2019 to 297 days in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension payments meant for her deceased husband. … case.” “I commend the efforts of the New York State Police in collaboration with the New York State Comptroller’s Office in diligently pursuing this investigation. This kind of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsProtecting our Elderly Population: Select Elder Care Program Audits (2021-2023)
New York State has the fourth-largest population of older adults in the United States, with over 3.3 million New Yorkers age 65 and older (about 17 percent of the population).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/select-elder-care-program-audits-2021-2023.pdfEconomic Impact: Higher Education
Higher education is an important contributor to New York’s economy. New York’s 290 degree-granting postsecondary institutions employed more than 296,000 people with total wages of around $27 billion in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/higher-education-economic-impact.pdfOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), and New … the food services at certified homeless shelters in New York City, and whether the meals served meet State … from January 1, 2015 through May 10, 2018. Background Shelter operators are required to provide meals that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done … the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonCUNY Bulletin No. CU-531
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new flat rate deduction codes that will be used to recover Medicare and Social Security tax deficiencies for … with Medicare and/or Social Security deficiency Effective Date(s) Institution pay checks dated 3/17/2016 OSC Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-531-new-deduction-codes-580-city-university-new-york-medicareDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… office as abandoned property after five years of dormancy. In State Fiscal Year 2017-18, more than $11.6 million from … rebates to disclose whether those rebates will be issued in the form of a gift card and whether any fees will apply to … office is currently holding more than $15.5 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonInvestment Standards
… laws of 2022 – A.9281/S.9045 (Glick/Mannion) – Relates to investment standards for investments of the New York State … savings account program. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to investment standards for investments of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standardsDiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done … from unused gift cards. Taking a minute to read the terms when purchasing or receiving gift cards can help you … has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… P. DiNapoli . The population in secure juvenile justice facilities has grown, straining staff’s ability to properly … state’s juvenile justice centers,” DiNapoli said. “These facilities are meant to provide safe housing and services to … or mental health issues facing the young people in these facilities.” The state Office of Children and Family Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the … The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s … and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… to climate risk and to capitalize on opportunities. The full plan can be found here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-plan