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DiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… centers around New York state are potentially putting youth at risk, according to an audit from New York State … to properly assess the physical and mental health of youth at intake as physical altercations, illegal drug use, … its Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), including three secure facilities. Following a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health – Medicaid Program – Excessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (2021-S-36) Medicaid … necessary durable medical equipment (DME) – wheelchairs, for example – as a benefit of the program. Some DME items are … certain other DME, such as oxygen equipment, is available for continuous (i.e., uncapped) rental only. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCity of Dunkirk – Budget Review (B24-1-10)
… independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2025. Background Chapter 5 6 of the Laws of 2024, Part DD … and officials are also projecting deficits in 2024. The 2025 proposed budget includes a planned deficit in water, … $12.7 million revenue anticipation note (RAN) due in July 2025 plus interest of $952,196; $4.3 million past due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/27/city-dunkirk-budget-review-b24-1-10Village of Cato – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-145-F)
… Board, which includes the Mayor. The Board is responsible for the general management and control of the Village’s … is the Village’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for the custody and accounting of all Village money, as well … oversees the water department and is responsible for day-to-day operations. Results of Review Of the 11 audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/09/19/village-cato-audit-follow-2023m-145-fTown of Dover – Financial Activities (2013M-139)
… Background The Town of Dover is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately 8,700. The Town is … by the Town Board, which comprises four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. Total budgeted expenditures … needs to improve its oversight of key financial activities and ensure that applicable laws and best practices are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/30/town-dover-financial-activities-2013m-139Street Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street Construction-Related Permits (Report 2020-N-6 ). About … 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/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… a leader in advocating for strategies to prevent suicides, especially among vulnerable communities. The Council Member’s … they need to save lives. We owe it to New Yorkers, especially those most vulnerable, to act decisively on the … through, adjust strategies or learn from past decisions, especially during emergencies like the pandemic when quick, …
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
… it appears that many schools are failing to live up to the reporting requirements, leaving parents in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… developments with approximately 44,000 total units (apartments). Clinton Towers, a Mitchell-Lama rental … vacancies occur, applicants should be offered and awarded apartments in the order their names appear on the lists - subject to HPD’s approval. Key Findings Vacant apartments at Clinton Towers were often not rented in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/08/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… and energy-efficient products and services. EO 88 mandated a 20 percent collective improvement in the energy performance … period April 1, 2014 to May 13, 2019, examined whether OGS had developed targets and plans to effectively meet its … with EO 88 guidelines. Our audit found OGS generally had developed targets and plans to contribute toward EO 88 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-followLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program
… NYSOFA. The Office’s mission is to serve as an advocate and resource for both older adults and persons with disabilities who live in LTC facilities, such as nursing homes, assisted living, and board and care homes. According to NYSOFA, there are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… and the relation of physical and mental health to enhance student understanding, attitudes, and behaviors that promote … the instruction achieves the intent of the Law: to enhance student understanding, attitudes, and behaviors that promote … and social workers) are understaffed, based on staff-to-student ratios recommended by the National Center for School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits were issued. Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Claims Auditing (2022M-12) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… allegedly misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The findings of the Comptroller’s audit and investigation have been referred to Dutchess … to have been used for center activities, including: patio furniture, baby items, wine, office furniture and computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… are needed. Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Staten Island Railway – On-Time Performance (2015-S-56) The Staten Island Railway’s (SIR) on-time performance percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Amazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… and financial losses. It’s past time for Amazon to take a hard look at how it is addressing racial justice in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following audits were issued: Town of Preble – Non-Payroll Disbursements (Cortland County) The … board and supervisor did not provide adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements. As a result, there is an … In addition, the board could improve its annual audit of the supervisor’s records and reports. Town of Greig – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… the achievement gap. Leverage DOE infrastructure to expand vaccine access to younger children to help provide protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… as required. The director did not approve, and the board treasurer did not review any of the 35 charges tested, … procurement policy that was last approved by the board in 2017. In addition, district officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTerms of Service
… terms are applicable to this TOS Agreement: “User” shall mean a person or entity that enrolls on the Services. It may … and/or an “Authorized User”. “Individual User” shall mean a User enrolling on the Services solely for his/her own … Local Retirement System. “Business/Government User” shall mean an Authorizer, Primary Authorizer or Authorized User …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/terms-service