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DiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages

Ongoing staff shortages in juvenile justice centers around New York state are potentially putting youth at risk, according to an audit from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The population in secure juvenile justice facilities has grown, straining staff’s ability to properly assess the physical and mental health of youth at intake as physical altercations, illegal drug use, and incidents of self-harm rise.

The Importance of Responsible Debt Management

In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final maturities up to 50 years for capital purposes for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This legislation has been reauthorized and proposed again in the State Fiscal Year 2024-25 Executive Budget.

Benefits

Benefits

The Office of the State Comptroller offers competitive salaries and benefits, and opportunities for advancement, continuing education and professional development. We provide a professional environment where employees are encouraged to push themselves while maintaining work-life balance.

A Full-Range of Insurance Options

  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance packages (including prescription drug coverage) available to all employees and their dependents.
  • Opt-Out Program allows eligible employees, who have other employer-sponsored group health insurance, to opt-out of their insurance coverage in exchange for an incentive payment.
  • Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP) allows eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit to be applied toward their health insurance premiums on a bi-weekly basis.

Paid time off (for union-represented employees)

  • 13 vacations days, 13 sick days, and 5 personal days annually
  • 13 paid holidays annually

Flex spending accounts

  • Health Care Spending Account – provides employees the opportunity to pay for health-related expenses with tax-free dollars.
  • Dependent Care Advantage Account – provides employees the opportunity to pay for child care, elder care or other dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

Continuous Learning Environment

  • We’re committed to a continuous learning environment that helps employees realize their full potential.
  • Tuition assistance available contingent upon contract negotiations.

NY HELPS

NY HELPS

As an independent agency, the State Comptroller’s office offers the opportunity to work directly on behalf of the people of New York, and for an organization that proudly promotes integrity and transparency in government. 

Under NY HELPS, there’s never been easier to join us in this important work. This new program has waived civil service exam requirements for many positions through spring 2025. 

Whether you’re looking to start a career in an entry-level role or traineeship, or seeking promotional opportunities as an existing State employee, we invite you to learn more about our work and apply.

2023 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report, February 2024

The Corporate Governance Program supports and facilitates the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in the Common Retirement Fund’s due diligence process, investment decisions, and performance monitoring program, and provides active stewardship of the Fund’s public equity holdings.

HR - Additional Comments - Job Descriptions

Additional Comments

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OSC employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period.

Reasonable Accommodation

The NYS Office of the State Comptroller provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Division of Human Resources at (518) 474-1924.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Office of the NYS Comptroller values a workforce with a broad, diverse range of backgrounds and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to a professional environment focused on self-evaluation and improvement, as well as acceptance and support of coworkers. 

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The Growing Role of Counties in Emergency Medical Services

This report examines the local government role in emergency medical services (EMS) in New York State and particularly the growing role that counties are playing in EMS provision. Declining staffing levels, increasing costs and other challenges have put pressure on the State’s EMS agencies. In many cases, counties are stepping up to help. Their EMS expenditures are growing rapidly and increasingly they are participating directly in providing EMS to their residents, either as primary responders or as back-up providers to their local EMS agencies.

DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges

Increasingly, counties across New York state are providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action is needed to ensure localities are able to provide dependable emergency services around the state, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

Mental Health: Inpatient Service Capacity

Between 2013 and 2022, there was a 23% increase in the number of individuals served by the State’s public mental health system. The rising need for mental health services coincided with a loss of 990 beds, a 10.5% drop in capacity, in inpatient psychiatric facilities statewide between April 2014 and December 2023. Ensuring the availability of inpatient mental health services is a critical component of the State’s effort to address the ongoing mental health challenges facing the State and improve the lives of vulnerable New Yorkers.

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