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Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … oversight of the homeless shelters. Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, the City provides temporary emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… A state agency’s failure to adequately monitor and inspect … to go unchecked, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … shelters, and for ensuring they meet minimum standards set by state and local laws and codes. OTDA recently announced it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… care, and support institutional care, when appropriate. Funds to New York City The January Preliminary Plan includes … SSBG Uses, FY 2026 Preliminary Budget (in millions) SSBG Funds by Services FY 2025 FY 2026 ACS Preventive Services $ … time that children spend in foster care. In total, SSBG funds make up 27 percent of ACS’ planned spending for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantControls Over Equipment
… over equipment. Our audit scope covered the period July 1, 2016 through August 7, 2018. Background H+H is a public benefit … physiological monitors. An HP computer was purchased on August 27, 2009 for $1,547. We attempted to locate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentPermanent COLA
… increase the retirement benefit you receive from the New York State and Local Retirement System. Once you become … based on the first $18,000 of your annual Single Life Allowance amount, even if you selected a different …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaSocial Media Use Policy
… (OSC) manages multiple social media sites to keep New Yorkers informed about the work of the agency. The … items. Our social media sites, including Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Bluesky, and LinkedIn, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyBlock Institute School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Block Institute School (Block) on its Consolidated Fiscal … programs, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) Reimbursable Cost Manual … New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide preschool Special Class and preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/block-institute-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent to which the New York City Department of Homeless Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… Board. “As not only a legislator but also a practicing pharmacist, I appreciate the efforts of Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… needs of the State’s homeless population – estimated at more than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and … our initial audit, general conditions and habitability at shelters have improved. Of the original report’s five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten … clients and staff. Toward this end, DHS requires providers to develop security plans and implement appropriate security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… and injustice. The long lines of people waiting for food speak to the inequities many face when it comes to accessing food. While uncertainty haunts the pandemic, the need to … U.S. Census Bureau data confirms the stark reality of food insecurity: 1.3 million adult New Yorkers live in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityOversight of Adult Care Facilities
… adult care facilities with 37,547 residents in New York State. The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the … we reviewed to ensure the issues were actually corrected by the facilities. These citations included 89 violations … pertained to a complaint about an overall lack of care by the facility, including allegations that the facility did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilitiesDiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… at some point between 2019-21, according to a report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report found that … of food insecurity were highest for households headed by single mothers at 24.3%, as well as households headed by … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityMedicaid Program – Provider Compliance With the Electronic Visit Verification Program
… To determine whether Medicaid made payments for personal care and home health care services that were not supported by required electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/13/medicaid-program-provider-compliance-electronic-visit-verification-programDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… receive referrals and are responsible for assessing each case to determine what help is needed, such as a new living … entering progress notes as events occurred, and assessing case time management. The agency had no documentation to show … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… are being used consistent with the purposes defined in the Environmental Conservation Law. The audit covers the … hazard with the potential for devastating consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire Management and Recycling Act (Act) … was enacted to ensure the proper management of waste tires in the State. DEC, through its Division of Materials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesOversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … ). About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, and the environment. They provide … delays in the timely abatement of waste tire sites due to delays in establishing a new abatement contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followBrownfield Cleanup Program
… and the environment, but left vacant, contaminated sites can also diminish property values and threaten the economic … without success, the State may use Superfund Program funds to complete investigation and cleanup. While both … and owners receive an added benefit of being able to claim tax credits for remediation when it’s completed. Based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans
… inappropriate capitation payments to Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation plans for recipients who were no longer enrolled in these plans. The audit covered the period January 1, 2010 through January 31, 2015. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/30/medicaid-program-improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-care