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Opinion 90-61
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a water supply district only on an ad valorem basis, and not on a benefit basis. Also, a town may not establish a … user fees to finance the costs of a water supply district. You ask whether the costs of establishing and of operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Sex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… and notify DCJS of the current status on each case. Ensure that change-of-address forms are completed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2DiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
New York City is planning significant steps to reduce cityfunded spending by as much as 15 in response to substantial budget gaps fueled by escalating costs in the years ahead
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Unemployment among 16- to 24-year-olds stands at nearly 18% in the city, as compared to about 9% in … city must take steps to strengthen career opportunities for young job seekers or the city’s economic recovery will be … even further,” DiNapoli said. “The recovery is much slower for young workers in New York City when compared to the rest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period … System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Federal Relief Funds Should Have Been Better Targeted to Communities Hardest Hit by COVID-19
… Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) could have been better aimed to the localities, especially New York City, that suffered … have not. “The formula used by the federal government to distribute the coronavirus funding, while … missed the mark,” DiNapoli said. “Targeting aid to the communities that suffered the worst from the outbreak …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-federal-relief-funds-should-have-been-better-targeted-communities-hardest-hit-covid-19DiNapoli: NYC Faces Unprecedented Fiscal and Economic Challenges
… New York City, New York state and the Metropolitan Transportation … adversely affect the others, according to a review of the city’s financial plan released today by New York State … of the pandemic have been unprecedented on New York City, the state and the nation,” DiNapoli said. “Without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nyc-faces-unprecedented-fiscal-and-economic-challengesLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… services and that the use of a family member, friend, or minor as an interpreter is limited to emergencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Addiction Support Services During Emergencies ( 2021-S-35 ). About the … providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations. The audit found … service disruptions and continue to deliver addiction support services. Additionally, OASAS needs to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… operational costs than was necessary by appropriating fund balance to balance the budget. Because realistic budgets were … million were also not approved by the board before the transfer was made. Riverhead Central School District – … policies contained. The board generally did not review bank statements, canceled check images and bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… unaccounted for losses than the EPA standard and calculate how much this may cost your municipality. A. Identify and … water percentage. Divide D by A. F. Determine how close you are to the industry standard for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… if the Environmental Facilities Corporation (Corporation) is effectively monitoring projects awarded under the Green Innovation Grant Program (GIGP), and if grant … through September 20, 2017. Background The Corporation is a public benefit corporation whose environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… Purpose To determine whether surcharges are being appropriately … preservation and development agency. Its mission is to make strategic investments that will improve and … stock. The Mitchell-Lama program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… Purpose To determine whether the number of accidents involving vehicles providing services to … to immediately notify the Paratransit Division of any accidents/incidents and provide a written report within 24 … Bureau (CSB). CSB handles claims that result from the accidents. The 14 carriers are covered for personal injury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsPublic Health – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Nearly 9 Million New Yorkers Benefited from Medicaid, Essential Plan or Child Health Plus In March 2022, nearly 9 … 45 percent of New Yorkers were enrolled in Medicaid, the Essential Plan or Child Health Plus (which provides coverage … accounted for 55.2 percent of DOH Medicaid claims costs. Essential Plan Enrollment Nears 1 Million Enrollment in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-healthOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… (b) establish training and safety technique requirements for school bus drivers and school bus safety training … Department’s regulations set qualification requirements for school bus drivers, monitors, and attendants statewide, … Districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followDiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Belfast is enjoying. The Comptroller is a true friend of Belfast and his longstanding resolve to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a result, all forfeited funds were not annually … them in January 2022. BOCES lacked adequate procedures to ensure the administrator returned all forfeited funds from … question whether the change orders may have been split to avoid having to seek competitive bids for the additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Appointment of Interim Emerging Managers Director
… of perspectives and experiences is an essential asset for institutional investors. I look forward to his … and Sly has already added to our work opening the doors for up-and-coming financial managers,” said Chief investment … Albany, N.Y. Prior to becoming a senior investment officer for the Fund’s Emerging Manager Program in 2020, McClearn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-appointment-interim-emerging-managers-directorDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… at an accelerating pace. New York City and state agencies, for example, have experienced a broad expansion of AI … AI systems designed or implemented irresponsibly. For instance, a faulty automated fraud detection system in … insurance recipients of fraud, causing financial ruin for many. Similar issues have plagued other systems related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-acceleration