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Opinion 2005-6
… profit and serves a laudable purpose (see, e.g., 2002 Opns St Comp No. 2002-16, p 35; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-70, p … Law §95; see 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-777, unreported; 1977 Opns St Comp No. 77-1001, unreported), it is our opinion … e.g., Opn No. 80-77, supra ; Opn No. 77-1001, supra ; 1977 Opns St Comp No. 77-268, unreported; 25 Opns St Comp, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Sex 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-2DiNapoli: 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-monitoringCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law. This audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through April … and then at a State-run facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other … Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawMedicaid 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-followCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Compliance With Jonathans Law Report 2017S67
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law. This audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through … at a State operated facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other … Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. Under Jonathan’s Law, facility directors are required to do the following in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawImproper 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 … period April 1, 2012 through June 16, 2015. Background The Sex Offender Management and Treatment Act (Act) was enacted … confinement and post-release supervision, for certain sex offenders who are at or near their anticipated release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified … The state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… victims of sexual exploitation. Reliable data on the commercial sexual exploitation of children does not exist … to youth who have experienced or are vulnerable to commercial sexual exploitation or trafficking. The annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkDiNapoli: 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-offendersBackground Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… against the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Sex Offender Registry and other resources. Two municipalities … in these municipalities did not identify any persons with sex offender or significant criminal histories. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (2018-S-71) Auditors … provided to certain patients enrolled in Medicare-covered hospice. Among the cost savings, auditors recommended DOH … most of the problems identified in the initial audit. Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA): Use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a … Is “Sexual Harassment”? Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is unlawful under federal and State … law. Sexual harassment includes harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… cancer, helping veterans, or recruiting firefighters and EMS volunteers,” DiNapoli said. “People who donate to these … cancer check-off and the Volunteer Firefighting and EMS fund. DiNapoli’s office recently looked at whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in New York City (2021-N-2) The 2014 federal Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act requires the … of children within the child welfare system for potential sex trafficking and the timely reporting of sex trafficking incidents to law enforcement. It also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits