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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 … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined compliance with the state’s Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) at regional …
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 … Parole Officers made virtually all of the two required home visits each month for the respondents we tested. …
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
… when notified that convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … result, the state’s Registry is not always accurate and up-to-date. The registry provides information to law enforcement …
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)
… extent of implementation of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Sexual and … use and the recipient’s treatment is for that other use. In addition to drugs, State law prohibits Medicaid payment … drugs, procedures, and supplies, and whether controls were in place to prevent abuse and misuse of these products. The …
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
… spending, especially in New York City, remains below 2019 levels and could continue to lag in the near future,” … Valley and most of northern New Jersey, totaled 388,700 jobs in 2024, the highest of any metropolitan area in the … and Recreation Sector Construction Sector Office Sector Restaurant Sector Retail Sector Securities Sector Subway …
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
… Medicaid. Current federal and state laws prohibit Medicaid from paying for drugs to treat sexual or erectile dysfunction … management for managed care recipients was transferred from DOH to managed care organizations (MCOs). DOH directed … registered sex offenders. DiNapoli’s auditors found that from April 1, 2012 to July 1, 2018, Medicaid made $2.8 …
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 Medicaidfunded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction drugs procedures and supplies
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
… Under the 2000 SAVE Act, state Education Law requires all school districts to file annual Violent and Disruptive … audit recommended that DoE: Take steps to ensure that all reportable incidents are recorded and submitted to SED …
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
… Advisor — seeking increased board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual … them to be responsive and adopt best practices when it comes to the composition of their boards.” To date the Fund … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States, with an estimated $207.4 …
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
… shareholders. Our state pension fund continues to engage with portfolio companies to advance solutions to address our … from one year to another. DiNapoli reached agreements with Hilton Worldwide , Qorvo Inc. and Lowe’s Companies, Inc. … asserting a commitment to inclusivity of diversity by sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, gender expression …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andStart Saving for Retirement
… look at the other sources of post-retirement income you’ll have available to you first before you set a savings goal. … meaning that the money you withdraw in the future may not have the same value that it has today. (Return to Top) Ways …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… was adequately monitoring and enforcing SIST conditions for sex offenders placed in the community. We identified …
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
… The following payments should not be reported to us on the monthly report (nor should contributions be taken from these … an employer may offer payment if an employee declines health insurance.) Overtime payments made as a result of a person …
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
… former Willsboro town clerk/tax collector, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $90,000 in funds from the society and the … the trust of her community and used her two positions to enrich herself at taxpayer expense,” DiNapoli said. “My thanks to Franklin County District Attorney Crawford and …
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
… harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a … Is “Sexual Harassment”? Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is unlawful under federal and State … law. Sexual harassment includes harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… protection policies to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Exxon's adoption … that corporations that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity are able to hire … "President Obama's federal contractor Executive Order forced Exxon to do what they have long refused to do – enact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
Many New York schools fall short when it comes to protecting students from harassment and discrimination based on gender race religion sexual orientation or gender identity according to an audit released in Rochester today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentResponse to Human Trafficking
… to engage and receive services from Providers. Nor does it consistently collect information on whether confirmed … receive to better assess and improve the Program. OTDA does not effectively track which Provider or Local District … utilize the most through the Program. OTDA also does not have a mechanism to track whether survivors who are referred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-trafficking