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DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing … of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to … OMH, its five regional field offices, and local mental health authorities around the state jointly administer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawSex Offender Registration - Mount Vernon City Police Department (S9-14-20)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/mount-vernon-city-police-s9-14-20.pdfSex Offender Registration - St. Lawrence County Sheriff Office (S9-14-25)
Determine if local law enforcement agencies (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2014/pdf/st-lawrence-county-sheriff-s9-14-25.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response1.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2)
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2.pdfDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… amounts of data transmitted simultaneously. While 86.2% of New York households had access to broadband at speeds … broadband available were Allegany (23.4%), Cattaraugus (17.9%) and Hamilton (14.7%). Broadband Access While broadband … 831,316 103,056 12.4% Long Island 949,542 87,730 9.2% Major findings: In 2019, the share of households without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandOversight of Kendra’s Law
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted … (AOT) to provide reasonable assurance that existing and potential AOT recipients receive their court-ordered … To determine whether the Office of Mental Health OMH is effectively monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… assaults, bomb threats and sexual offenses, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … percent of these were either assaults or sexual offenses. Incident rates climb with grade level: middle or junior high … 7.6 incidents per thousand students, respectively. Upstate incident rates varied from 9 per thousand in the North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearOpinion 2001-7
… local laws relating to the establishment, financing and operation of town improvement districts (see Coconato , supra …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… from their managed care plan into FFS. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, enacted in response to the … who were responsible for the project or, in certain cases, that the evaluations were done at all. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… State collections from the taxes on mobile sports betting totaled $727.4 million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-2023 and have continued to grow … of the current fiscal year, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. With the legalization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingIV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… costs plus professional services, materials, labor and site preparation. Buildings include any roofed structure used … of an existing asset with a similar asset. (An old air conditioning system is replaced by a new air … and performance capabilities, such as replacement of an old air conditioner with a new one of the same type and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsTown of Lockport – Asphalt Millings Inventory (2025M-55)
… the millings the Town should have on hand. Update the sale price of millings in accordance with the current average market price, as required by the Town’s surplus asphalt millings … bank deposits, monitoring and updating the average market price of millings, identifying who is authorized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-asphalt-millings-inventory-2025m-55Opinion 2008-1
… in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts (gifts to school district) -- Exceptions (contracts with … of a not-for-profit foundation that raises money and makes gifts to the school district. The school board member, … in school board discussions or decisions relating to gifts from, or other matters involving, the not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-1DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… steady growth in its immigrant population. As of 2019, 55.9% of residents (134,100) were immigrants, the fourth-highest … From 2000 to 2019, total businesses grew 81.8% to 9,250, faster than Queens (44%) or NYC (29.6%). In 2019, … Queens overall, which had the highest rate of job loss (25.2%) in NYC. The pandemic’s impact underscored existing local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking. The audit covered the period from Ja
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response2.pdfNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Corporate America To Address Lack of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… corporations and their top executives accountable for their diversity, equity and inclusion policies and … companies that refuse to embed diversity in their search for new board directors. “Companies must root out racial … belonging are better positioned to drive long-term value for shareholders. In 2020, the Fund updated its Proxy Voting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-corporate-america-address-lack-diversity-equity-inclusionSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… but four years later, many schools remain unsure of what to do and make serious errors in reporting incidents of … Education Department agrees with our recommendations and is taking steps to help school officials improve their … in ending bullying in schools." “No matter who you are, what you look like or where you come from, we all deserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,411 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $6.4 … Department $11.8 million with Silver Creek School District for Native American student tuition. $1.8 million with New … In November the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1411 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberOversight of Language Access Services
… and providing sufficient oversight of Language Access Services. The audit covered the period from January 2019 … across NYC’s five boroughs. H+H also provides medical services through programs such as ExpressCare, Correctional Health Services, Community Care, and Street Health Outreach & …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/25/oversight-language-access-services