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DiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… and the Higher Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up … DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents and loved ones to take advantage of this opportunity and open an account today. … billion. A chart showing account owners by county can be found here . While parents make up the largest share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenLabor Investigations in New York City
… and assessed employers with nearly $3.4 million in civil money penalties. 1 Further, the Department of Labor … when investigators retired or resigned; the Manual used by investigators for guidance that needs to be updated; and a … Injuries Prompts Enhanced Outreach, Strong Enforcement by US Department of Labor, July 29, 2022 2 One of the seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… root out fraud and protect the retirement system. I thank District Attorney Brown and the Social Security Inspector … investigation of a double-dipping former Rome police officer resulted in the recovery of almost $90,000. … office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… has met Federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit covers the period … of managing these programs, the Office obtains National Directory of New Hires (Directory) data provided by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/18/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. The audit covers the period June … of managing these programs, the Office obtains National Directory of New Hires (Directory) data provided by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of relatives or a suitable person via Family … a safe environment. The audit covers children who were in direct placement between January 1, 2014 and December 31, … a child in foster care. One alternative to foster care is direct placement, where a child is placed in the direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenDiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today a $500 sweepstakes to help a lucky New Yorker plan ahead for college. Winnings … 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help families save for college, is overseen by DiNapoli’s … make a big difference later on when college bills become due. It’s never too early to start planning ahead for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure … a relative or another suitable person. In direct placement cases, courts usually order the local district to supervise … that these conditions had been communicated to the court. In another case, the placement home had garbage and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansOpinion 92-1
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1State Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other critical functions required to protect those … on regularly by those entrusted with managing their care and are safe from harm." In New York City, ACS is responsible … in CONNECTIONS, including the lack of a general search function, the inability to record incidents of abuse or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) could not … certifications, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The state … 2017. Auditors used foster care population data provided by OCFS to select a sample of six counties (Erie, Ontario, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used only as necessary. Background OTDA … Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered by OTDA. OTDA's Fair Hearing Process … often reversed at Fair Hearings due to insufficient case preparation or inaccurately prepared supporting documents; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… raised or withdrawn during the course of the proceeding. (Return to Top) §317.3 Conduct of hearings (a) All hearings … to the hearing officer at any time during the proceeding. (Return to Top) §317.4 Initial hearings — presentation of … claim. (c) Rebuttal evidence shall not be permitted. (Return to Top) §317.5 Adjournment before a scheduled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four … the placement of a child in foster care. One alternative to foster care is direct placement, where a child is placed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… them for the care provided to the children. Agency case planners (including case workers) are required to conduct regular contact visits … of July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016, we reviewed case files for a sample of 48 foster children and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor DOL investigates labor law violations in New York City have led to significant delays in holding violators accountable and attaining restitution for workers while allowing infractions to continue
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease
… ESRD recipients about Medicare benefits and Medicaid’s payment of Medicare outof- pocket costs, and to actively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-diseaseDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… the nation's second-highest balance of undistributed child support collections (UDC), totaling approximately $59 million … Assistance (OTDA), which oversees New York's child support program, has made some improvements to the way funds … a number of problems that need correcting. "Child support payments are languishing in government coffers. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established … incidences of child abuse and maltreatment received by the SCR are referred to as “calls”). The SCR, established by New York Social Services Law, is available 24 hours a day, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followIntroduction – Federal Funding and New York
… “New Yorkers rely on federal funding for everything from … to helping to put food on their tables. Understanding how New Yorkers are impacted by federal dollars will be essential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introduction