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DiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against … in our public schools,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, it appears that many schools are failing to live up to the … learning environment. The State Education Department is taking necessary steps to reform this program, and I urge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawSelected Management and Operations Practices
… (NYPA) is a public authority created in 1931 by Title 1 of Article 5 of the Public Authorities Law (PAL). Chapter … information to the public that is incomplete and therefore may lead the public to draw incorrect conclusions about the … of the models for accuracy and completeness before the results are recommended to EDPAB for approval. Exclude …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/01/selected-management-and-operations-practicesMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… (or insufficient) contributions were made. If the member is in a contributory plan, they must purchase this service credit to avoid a reduction in their retirement benefit. Mandatory … 11/23 … A NYSLRS members mandatory service credit purchase is covered under Section 414h and is a pretax deduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… state Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS) facilities, the system does not include daily incident … Implement a system to retain and analyze information for DOCCS correctional facilities, such as incidents, complaints, … may warrant monitoring or targeted reviews; Monitor the DOCCS accreditation results to identify relevant information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsState Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… accounts to nonprofits within the BDD, offering free payroll check cashing services, ensuring bilingual staff and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newDiNapoli Releases Report on NYS Executive Budget
… finances have stabilized, and the Division of Budget (DOB) is now forecasting reduced budget gaps. In his annual report … by his office. “New York state has taken positive steps to stabilize its finances with higher reserves and lower … by which the state conducts most of its borrowing. It would also create a dangerous precedent, likely to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-releases-report-nys-executive-budgetOwego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… missed sessions. The District was not reimbursed for 427 of 729 eligible services (59 percent) totaling $12,170. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andCourse Offerings
… Objective To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) is effectively matching course offerings to student demand. … academic years ended June 30, 2019. About the Program CUNY is a 25-campus university system comprising 11 senior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2135
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the April 2023 Increase to Hazard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2135-april-2023-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2216
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the April 2024 Increase to Hazard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2216-april-2024-increase-hazard-duty-pay-employees-represented-civil-serviceSingle/Sole Source Awards
… 2015-16 Report … Singlesource procurements are limited to when a formal competitive process is not feasible due to unique or extenuating circumstances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/single-sole-source-awardsOpinion 89-25
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (use of moneys in to pay debt service) … in connection with a jointly-owned sewage facility (NY Const, art VIII, §§1, 2-a; Local Finance Law, §15.00; see … or acquisition" of a specific or type of "capital improvement" (GML, §6-c[2]). The term "capital improvement" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-25Selected Wage Investigation Procedures (2019-S-46)
To determine if the Department of Labor is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s46.pdfSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (2019-S-46) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Labor is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach to claimants about case status and recovered wages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s46-response.pdfManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds (2015-S-72), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is effectively managing selected special revenue funds to ensure the funds are spent timely and for t
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s72-response.pdfManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds (2015-S-72)
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is effectively managing selected special revenue funds to ensure the funds are spent timely and for t
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s72.pdfThe Rising Cost of Student Loans: As Student Debt in the Empire State Nears $70 Billion, Congress Could Avert Debt Increase for 422,000 New Yorkers, June 2012
On July 1, 2012, the interest rate on subsidized Direct Federal Loans for college students is set to revert to 6.8 percent for new loans.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-loan-debt-2012.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13)
To determine whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/19s13/pdf/sga-2020-19s13.pdfOversight of Dam Safety (2023-S-16)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is adequately regulating dam owners across the State to ensure their compliance with safety requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s16.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (2019-S-47)
To determine if the Office for Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s47.pdf