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Oversight of Adult Care Facilities
… adult care facilities to ensure quality of care and safety for residents. The audit covered the period from January 2018 … with age, disabilities, or other factors. They fill a need for individuals who need assistance but at a less intensive … York State. The Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the oversight of adult care facilities, primarily through …
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
… the health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found DOH at times failed to conduct timely inspections and often lacked documentation to show critical problems were corrected. “Adult care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… from January 1, 2015 through May 10, 2018. Background Shelter operators are required to provide meals that are … and procedures. Ensure that food service workers remain current with TB testing requirements, where required. Require shelter providers and caterers to submit menus and other supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesDiNapoli: Limited Regulation of Adult Day Care Programs Poses Potential Risks to Vulnerable Adults
… at potential risk, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit is the first … the adult day service programs that are operating in the state,” DiNapoli said. “While the providers that have state contracts are being closely watched – this demonstrates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-limited-regulation-adult-day-care-programs-poses-potential-risks-vulnerable-adultsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… of the homeless shelters. Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, the City provides temporary emergency … ensure the safety and security of all residents. Shelter providers can use their own security employees, procure … procurement and payment of security services. Maintain a current inventory of security equipment at all shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… and high caseloads, according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that inadequate state oversight led to missed visits and delayed service … Human Resources Administration (HRA) and overseen by the state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS). APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… mode; Mold growing in residents’ rooms at 8 shelters; Trash piled in a children’s play area at one shelter; Repairs … does not track the number of uncertified shelters, which can include hotel and motel rooms used by counties on an as needed basis. During 2014, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureSocial Adult Day Services
… of Health (DOH), are effectively overseeing Social Adult Day Services (SADS) programs to ensure that providers … the Department of Health are effectively overseeing Social Adult Day Services prog …
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)
… The Erie 1 Board of Cooperative Educational Services is a public entity serving 19 component school districts. … its 19 component and other participating school districts, is governed by a seven-member Board of Education elected by … reported expenditures from the special aid fund, which is used to account for and report programs supported in whole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/erie-1-board-cooperative-educational-services-special-aid-fund-2016m-188DiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli detailing the statewide costs of the disease. “Millions of New Yorkers suffer from diabetes and the numbers are growing. It is a costly disease to fight given its chronic nature and the severity of … DOH estimates that another 760,000 New Yorkers have the disease but do not know it. DOH also estimates that 5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionDiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… should extend temporary benefits for SNAP, WIC and school meal programs until inflation’s impact on food costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions January … average student loan balance rose by 39 percent from the previous year to $37600 as of June 2020 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021DiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When you get a hot meal at a homeless shelter, it should not come with a health warning," DiNapoli … were fully tested for calendar year 2017. In fact, shelter providers were not able to provide any TB testing … and procedures; Ensure that food service workers remain current with TB testing requirements; Require shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… ( 2018-S-52 ). About the Program The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers programs for the … 566 in 2023. Inspection components include checking for health and safety issues; general facility management and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli Report Looks at New York's Social Insurance Programs for Unemployed and Injured Workers
… workers and their families each year, according to a new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli that reviews … an incentive to return to work, among others. DiNapoli’s report looks at how three types of workers – those earning … at a maximum benefit of $1,151, ranking 4 th . DiNapoli’s report found that Connecticut’s policy is most beneficial to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-report-looks-new-yorks-social-insurance-programs-unemployed-and-injured-workersOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the Program In New York State, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) … the Adult Protective Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, … the Bureau informs the APS provider of its findings. Based on the findings of the Review, the Bureau may require the APS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followPrivacy and Links Policy
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Social Services, is responsible for shelter system management of homeless shelters in the City. The majority of shelters are operated by private providers through contracts with DHS. A typical provider … providing security and protecting the physical safety of shelter clients and staff. Toward this end, DHS requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.’s Family Support Services Contracts (Report 2017-S-29 ). About the … New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. Family Support Services (FSS) are designed to help families care for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-follow