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Identifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking. The audit covered the period from January … report on and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… state that there were 989 violent and disruptive incidents at the schools. The schools showed a significant drop from … him into the surrounding desks and onto the floor; 13 sex offenses; and 2 incidents of confiscated weapons. … (with weapon)* 13 0 0 0 Bomb threat 14 1 1 0 False alarm 15 4 4 0 Riot (no weapon) 16 2 0 2 Riot (with weapon)* 16 0 0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… taking immediate action when notified that convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit issued … taking immediate action when notified that convicted sex offenders have failed to comply with the states Sex …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringSex 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, established a Sex Offender Registry within the NYS Division of Criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/09/17/sex-offender-registration-2014-ms-2State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMedicaid 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 Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State … for ED drugs and treatments for recipients, including sex offenders, that are barred under Medicaid. “There are … it comes to erectile dysfunction drugs. And paying for sex offenders who’ve committed terrible crimes to get these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment ( 2014-S-50 ). Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, of certain sex offenders. The Act applies to offenders who have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatment-followDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… operators to verify addresses and immediately update case records with any changes. System enhancements have also … issues, such as when a party related to a child support case is deceased. DiNapoli recommended OTDA: Develop specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants
… Services (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the use of child care stabilization grant funds received during the … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. To help child care service providers stabilize their operations and … response to the detrimental impact of the pandemic on the child care sector, federal grants provided essential funding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-oversight-child-care-grantsImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Report 2018-S-16 ). About the Program The … as ED) for all Medicaid recipients, including registered sex offenders. Also, Medicaid must not pay for ED drugs, … for procedures and supplies to treat ED for registered sex offenders. We issued our initial audit report on June 3, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedSexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… Background In April 2007, the Legislature enacted the Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act), which … SOMTA program is designed to closely supervise and treat sex offenders who are near release from prison or parole, and … abnormalities, pose a substantial risk to commit new sex crimes. Since the Act’s inception, the Office has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programOversight 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 … supervision, for certain sex offenders who are at or near their anticipated release from parole or … every 90 days, but only 38 percent were done on time while 15 percent were more than a month late. At the time of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentDiNapoli: 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-offendersDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
The State Education Department SED has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act SAVE Act after a state audit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… To determine whether the New York State Department of Health (Department) is effectively administering the Early … with Disabilities Education Act and State Public Health Law include specific requirements and time frames for … To determine whether the Department of Health was effectively administering the Early Intervention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programDiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… poverty trends across the state, including a child poverty rate that is one of the worst in the nation and alarmingly high in some cities. “A … by the U.S. Census Bureau. New York state’s child poverty rate is one of the worst in the nation. New York ranked 41 st …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives … is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Oversight of Direct Placement of Children ( 2017-S-30 ). About the Program OCFS … focus on averting scenarios that could result in the placement of a child in foster care. One alternative to foster care is direct placement, where a child is placed in the direct custody of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followDiNapoli: 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 … Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor DOL investigates labor law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nyc