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DiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Letitia James today announced that former New York City Council candidate … Leader Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th New York City Council District, but he was … Crotona Day Care Center. “Mr. Alvarez thought he could game New York City's public campaign finance system through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… provides temporary nursing staff and manages agreements with staffing agencies on behalf of Health and Hospitals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… October 3, 2018. Background In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New York, involving bus driver negligence prompted legislation to amend the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… is slow and the pressure remains on local governments to do more with less.” Local government revenues increased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… by 17 percent to $20.3 billion in 2009, according to an estimate released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … economic limb.” DiNapoli’s office annually releases its estimate of bonuses paid to securities industry employees who … or international locations) are not included. DiNapoli’s estimate is based on tax collections and reflects cash bonus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009DiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… their overseas apparel suppliers and subcontractors in an effort to protect human and workplace standards. "Human … of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for workers' rights can create stronger companies and safeguard … to deal with non-compliance. Recent reports of factory workers' safety issues have revealed the extent to which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees … they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered the period from … public by promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of our children, families, and communities. Toward this end, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… financial and capital plans. Their budgeting practice of consistently appropriating $1.4 million in fund balance … over three fiscal years is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not allowed by statute and a circumvention of the 4% surplus fund statutory limit. As a result, district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… is effectively overseeing preschool special education in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to … Assurance (SEQA) regional offices conduct reviews of compliance with the 60-day timeline for evaluations of … school districts on a 6-year rotational basis to assess compliance with regulation requirements (i.e., every year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… Authority (MTA) now faces growing fiscal uncertainties and risks that create projected budget gaps that start at $211 million this year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new … is not coming back as fast as the MTA hoped. With farebox and tax revenues down, a pause on congestion pricing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… 28 of the 30 selected villages. Without an audit there is little independent verification that transactions have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing ridership, increased service routes … the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR is making a steady recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityDiNapoli Audit: ESD Needs To Increase Transparency of Its Real Estate Holdings and Sales of Properties Below Fair Market Value
… of its real estate holdings, and has sold several for as little as $1 with insufficient information about the economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-audit-esd-needs-increase-transparency-its-real-estate-holdings-and-sales-properties-belowContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… is making an effort to reach these goals and is accurately re …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… specific plans and policies for fund management and making little effort to promote the funds or raise awareness of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsSocial Adult Day Services
… the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the Department of Health (DOH), are effectively … to client eligibility, service plans, staffing, training, and physical safety. The audit covers the period April 1, … adults with services such as socialization, supervision and monitoring, personal care, and nutrition in a protective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… non-compliance, especially in instances where employers do not take steps toward complying, such as posting bias …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… various services to individuals and families, including assessment of needs, case management, access to health care … housing in a certified shelter must take part in a Needs Assessment (Assessment) and the development of an Individual … need is the clients’ participation. While many factors impact a successful transition to permanent housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followEast Bloomfield Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-10)
… to that effect. District officials generally agreed with our findings and their response is included in Appendix … Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. The CAP should be posted on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/east-bloomfield-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25Opinion 90-45
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Standardization (contents of resolution) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(5): A … Concerning the propriety of a proposed resolution to standardize on a particular make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-45