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Compliance With Jonathan's Law
… developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation … neglect while at a privately run facility and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted … is later. OPWDD operates 13 Developmental Disabilities State Operations Offices in six regions across the State to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67 ). About the Program … non-verbal autistic and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… support that the required notification had been made. OMH does not use NIMRS to capture information related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… The state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is not … in the care of a state facility. Before Jonathan’s tragic death, his parents had attempted multiple times to obtain … record requests, 32 percent (20) were either not provided on time or not provided at all. Several delays occurred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 0.12 percent above current levels for the 2016-17 fiscal year, according to data released today … The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… P. DiNapoli released today found sizeable differences in how school districts are using the funds. The New York City Department of Education plans to use a smaller share of the billions of dollars of its … funding is gone. The city has recently suggested it may change its plans from a rapid expansion of 3-K and instead …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… from pre-existing conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget. Members voted for this … true cost and impact, leaving millions of Americans behind with no options. New Yorkers deserve better from Washington." … from preexisting conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actRetirement Planning
… The resources below will help you. You can estimate your pension, learn about your NYSLRS benefits and find tips on financial planning for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/retirement-planningDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … this funding comes to local governments from the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) program. “The state has … value,” DiNapoli said. “Right now, the state is on solid fiscal footing and should take this opportunity to assess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationTown of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period … budget-to-actual reports from the Supervisor, it did not develop and adopt accurate budgets that were based on … The Board has not adopted a policy, and Town officials have not developed procedures, to govern the level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Big Flats (S9-21-20)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. … results, and modify their budgetary estimates accordingly, when warranted, during the course of their fiscal year. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-big-flats-s9-21-20DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… For the second year in a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will be … … For the second year in a row property tax levy growth for school districts will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentThe Big Picture – What Every Employer Should Know
What every employer should know about NYSLRS what it means to participate as an employer
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/big-pictureDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation, with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure, according to a … shrink and crime jumps. “Our communities are paying a big price when people lose their homes,” DiNapoli said. “We … “zombie homes.” In these cases, municipalities may end up with not only delinquent taxes, unpaid water and sewer bills, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and … abuse and neglect, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Vulnerable patients … guardians’, and other qualified persons’ access to records relating to incidents involving family members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's State of the State Proposals
… “Governor Cuomo put forth dozens of proposals to tackle big and small issues. His ambitious proposals hit on some … … Governor Cuomo put forth dozens of proposals to tackle big and small issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-state-state-proposalsTown of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether the Town of Big Flats (Town) officials could take additional steps to … Specifically: 37 at the Community Center, such as doors with slower closing speeds. 33 at the Courthouse, such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… federal aid and growth in state aid have contributed to the declining number of school districts designated in … in fiscal stress remains low after significant increases to both federal and state aid over the past few years,” … are depleted and state aid is uncertain.” In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government passed three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Tentative Agreements to End UAW Strike
… UAW and the big three automakers. “With the announcement of a tentative agreement at General Motors, the end of an … strike by the United Auto Workers will come to a close. My congratulations to the United Auto Workers and Ford, … growth, innovation and prosperity at the three companies. I had the opportunity to walk the picket line with members of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-tentative-agreements-end-uaw-strikeConstitutional Debt Limit
… much debt a local government or school district can incur. For counties, cities, towns and villages: The debt limit is a … of taxable property within a municipality. Debt issued for the purpose of water supply and distribution and certain … excluded from the debt limit. Exclusions from the limit for debt related to sewer projects and certain types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limit