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DiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… is not adequately monitoring the state’s most dangerous sex offenders, often failing to make the minimum number of … DiNapoli. The audit examined compliance with the state’s Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) at regional … regulations, DOCCS is responsible for closely monitoring sex offenders’ compliance with court-ordered conditions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… of Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment for sex offenders placed in the community. Our audit covered the … period April 1, 2012 through June 16, 2015. Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, for certain sex offenders who are at or near their anticipated release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… Steuben and Warren counties; city police departments in Buffalo, Mount Vernon, Ogdensburg, Rochester, Syracuse and … policies. For example, ten departments (Broome, Buffalo, Cayuga, Mount Vernon, Ontario, Rochester, Saratoga, … For a copy of the report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2014/SORA/global.pdf For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and … Federal and State laws prohibit Medicaid payment of drugs for the treatment of sexual or erectile dysfunction (herein collectively referred to as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedDiNapoli: Construction Jobs in NYC Not Fully Recovered From Pandemic Amid Lower Demand for Nonresidential Projects
… the fourth-largest construction sector in the nation, New York state is one of five states that have not recovered from pandemic job … may take some time as construction businesses in New York City continue to face a variety of challenges, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-construction-jobs-nyc-not-fully-recovered-pandemic-amid-lower-demand-nonresidential-projectsState Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … While the state Department of Health immediately followed up to make corrections during the course of our audit, our … to managed care organizations (MCOs). DOH directed MCOs on how to handle ED drug exclusions and indicated uses. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… To determine whether Medicaid recipients, including sex offenders, inappropriately received Medicaid-funded … as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. In addition, Medicaid must not pay for ED … of procedures and supplies to treat ED for registered sex offenders. Key Findings Medicaid made improper payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in New York City (2021-N-2) The 2014 federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act requires the … of children within the child welfare system for potential sex trafficking and the timely reporting of sex trafficking incidents to law enforcement. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… announced that an audit of the New York City Department of Education (DoE) found it did not report hundreds of violent … ratings which can determine whether a school needs a special safety plan; and On 184 occasions, students … make it harder to identify when schools need to take special action. The SED uses the annual reports it receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversitySex Offender Registration (2014-MS-2)
… (Departments) took action to help enforce the State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) for the period January … 1, 2008 through January 22, 2014. Background The State’s Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), effective January 1996, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2DiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… voted against board directors at companies that failed to meet the Fund’s expectations for board diversity and filed … not just in a given year, but over time by comparing how the proportion of Black women, for example, has changed … Equity Audit DiNapoli’s shareholder proposal at Amazon.com Inc . requesting an independent review of the company’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andStart Saving for Retirement
… far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that day finally … Income Not sure how much you’ll need to save for retirement? It’s helpful to look at the other sources of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders … Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted in 2007 to deal with the civil management, including … them to committing a sex offense and that results in their difficulty controlling this behavior. The most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followWhat Not to Report – Legacy Reporting
… report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/what-not-reportDiNapoli: Former Essex County Fair Treasurer and Willsboro Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $90,000 From the Essex County Agricultural Society and Town
… of stealing over $50,000 from that organization. The Fair is a summer destination for the community and by the … their trust in her.” The Essex County Agricultural Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to encourage … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-former-essex-county-fair-treasurer-and-willsboro-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearlySexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a manner that prevents sexual harassment in the workplace. This Policy is one component of OSC’s … paid or unpaid interns, or non-employees [1] working in the workplace who engage in such harassing conduct, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… fought to have Exxon adopt comprehensive equal rights owe thanks to President Obama, whose executive order motivated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… school year. Read the report , or go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/16s28.pdf Background DASA seeks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentResponse to Human Trafficking
… to compel commercial sex or labor. Article 10-D of the New York State Social Services Law created a framework for serving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-trafficking