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Oversight of Adult Care Facilities
… whether the Department of Health adequately oversees adult care facilities to ensure quality of care and safety for residents. The audit covered the period from … of issues that need to be addressed so they can develop plans of correction when necessary. Further, without prompt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilitiesState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… These facilities provide housing, meals and personal care for individuals who need help with daily activities. All … Without proper follow-up, violations may continue for years and facilities may not be held accountable, risking … residents confined to their rooms and waiting in hallways for long periods of time for assistance, a lack of resident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… of overtime. Ensure the most efficient practices are in place and government funds are not wasted by paying … Road: Overtime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds (2010-S-2) … To determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0Oversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… their food catered. Regardless of where it is prepared, all food served in New York City shelters must comply with … is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of all New York City residents, and inspects and issues permits … that clearly denote nutritional information for all individual food items served, including nutritional fact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… City Department of Buildings (DOB) is not doing enough to protect construction workers on building sites, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . The audit found DOB needs to be more aggressive in its oversight, inspections and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… watched – this demonstrates that there is a clear need for a more comprehensive system of regulation to ensure the … a day. The services can help to delay or prevent the need for nursing home care and other more costly advanced-care … and stimulating environment. Currently, the state Office for the Aging (OFA) is the only agency with responsibilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsSocial Adult Day Services
… supervision and monitoring, personal care, and nutrition in a protective setting. Each participant should receive services in accordance with an individualized service plan, based on a … Yorkers receive Medicaid-funded SADS services each year. In fiscal year 2014-15, NYSOFA provided $1.1 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesErie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206)
… million, which is most likely attributable to activity in prior fiscal years. District officials did not seek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/10/erie-2-chautauqua-cattaraugus-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-adultErie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Special Aid Fund (2016M-188)
… evaluate the financial activity in BOCES’ special aid fund for the period July 1, 2013 through February 29, 2016. … elected by the boards of the component districts. For the 2014-15 fiscal year, reported expenditures from the special aid fund, which is used to account for and report programs supported in whole or in part by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-special-aid-fund-2016m-188Request a Stop Payment
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/Request-a-Stop-Payment.pdfOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… fiscal years 2015 through 2017. As of July 1, 2017, the number of residents in adult family shelters and single adult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… care quality in New York, including diabetes, involves a number of major initiatives, such as the Prevention Agenda …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionPrivacy and Links Policy
… concerning a natural person which, because of name, number, symbol, mark, or other identifier, can be used to … each time it is accessed to enable us to measure the total number of visitors, and certain non-personal statistical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… is a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, because of mental or physical impairments, are … published in 2020, 1 each year about 1 in 10 older adults (age ≥ 60 years) in the United States experiences elder abuse, … target time frames for conducting Reviews (i.e., every 3–4 years), the follow-up of APS providers regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… aging in place within their own homes and communities. The number of businesses in the area increased by 29.9% over the … and revitalization plan in ways that benefit the greatest number of Coney Island and Brighton Beach residents. Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… as of February 2025, of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report ( 2018-S-52 ). About the Program … the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) in the operation of these programs. OTDA oversees the State’s … compliance with applicable rules and regulations. In general, shelter facilities must be maintained in a good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1684
… Purpose To notify agencies of a new form AC3440 Request for Payroll Check Stop Payment to be used to stop and reissue New York State payroll checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1684-new-form-stop-and-reissue-new-york-state-payroll-checkDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… family shelters every five years. OTDA does not track the number of uncertified shelters, which can include hotel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, because of a mental or physical impairment, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… valuable and vulnerable assets. Key Finding DHS officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in our … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-follow