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DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… already providing services reported that they intend to increase service levels from what they currently offer. None …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… contraband, assault and aggression and child abuse allegations. If incidents are not reported to OCFS, its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthOversight of Child Protective Services
… (PQI) process in January 2020. The process involves case reviews by a dedicated team to improve consistency, with a goal of reviewing 2,400 cases in a 3-year cycle. Once reviews of the LDSS are completed, OCFS issues a report to … found improvements could be made to child fatality and PQI reviews. The prevalence of certain issues across multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesOpinion 88-71
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (waiver of … municipal authorities are not prohibited from settling cases if they act with competent authority, in good faith, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71DiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) after a state audit found schools failed to report numerous … learning environment. The State Education Department is taking necessary steps to reform this program, and I urge … to take steps toward providing a safe learning environment for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawUnexpected Delays and Events
… Purpose To determine if the Long Island Rail Road has plans to … Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 of the Public Authorities Law. One of six MTA constituent agencies, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-eventsOpinion 91-35
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (amount of salary increases for heads of police departments) POLICEMEN AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (amount of salary … state that the sergeant is a permanent full-time officer and, of those subordinates who are members of a collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… to investigate and prosecute those who steal from the public." “Today, we have finally held all of the Met Council … the cases that we have brought against more than 60 other public officials and their cronies, our message is clear: No … we will continue to pursue anyone who violates the public’s trust.” Cohen previously pled guilty to Money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorTown of Potsdam – Justice Court (2014M-014)
… 5, 2013. Background The Town of Potsdam (Town) is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately … over vehicle and traffic, criminal, civil and small claims cases brought before it. The Town Justices’ (Justices’) … and civil fees. During 2012, the Court reported $167,497 in fines, fees and surcharges to the Justice Court Fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/10/town-potsdam-justice-court-2014m-014State Agencies Bulletin No. 1945
… is to notify agencies of several process changes to Workers’ Compensation Leave in PayServ, including entering Job Action Requests for Workers’ Compensation leave corrections, documenting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1945-process-changes-workers-compensation-leave-payservDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… were about 450,000 active professional nursing licenses – in the titles of licensed practical nurse, registered … However, SED officials explained that priority 1 cases are typically the most difficult cases with obstacles including a lack of available records or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentStay Informed – State Police Plan
… our 5-Step Plan for Retirement and Retirement Planning Checklist . Attend a pre-retirement presentation to learn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/stay-informedOpinion 2001-14
… under common law principles (see e.g., People ex rel. Ryan v Green , 58 NY 295). 3 For example, under such a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14What Tier Are You In?
… on your date of membership. To find out what tier you are in, sign in to Retirement Online and look under 'My Account Summary.' There are six tiers in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and five in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… of Labor is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect child performers, according to an audit released … Thomas P. DiNapoli. State auditors found shortfalls with how work permits were given to children and employers, … data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersOpinion 88-67
… employee of the village. It is also anticipated that the salary to be drawn by him will be paid to him personally, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-67Dual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS administers two distinct retirement systems: New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System; and New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. If a member has a membership in one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrs2022 Year in Review
… the Office of the State Comptrollers Achievements in 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2022-year-reviewParticipation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Joining the Program Employers are eligible to participate in the CSP during a fiscal year in which their graded rate falls below their average rate. … will appear on their invoice. To elect to participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP), you must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programInvesting in New York
… possible, the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New York-based business ventures, companies and other … that spur economic growth and create and retain jobs. In-State Private Equity Investment Program This program invests in private equity funds that target technology-based startups …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-york