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DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… overseeing adult protective service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling … thousands of vulnerable adults are referred to the state for help because they are being abused or unable to care for themselves,” DiNapoli said. “New Yorkers need assurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and Child Learning Center (ICLC) - The Research Foundation for the State University of New York: Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2017-S-22) For the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2015, auditors … reported costs that did not comply with SED requirements for reimbursement, including $1,519,114 in improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 601
… work and how to effectively manage multiple windows in PayServ and PS Query Affected Employees All PayServ, PS … Due to revisions, there are now several time-outs in the system that occur at different times, resulting in different messages/options for users and affecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/601-managing-osc-e-government-sessionsSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… Preliminary Plan includes $246 million for SSBG for FY 2025, with the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) … Budget (in millions) SSBG Funds by Services FY 2025 FY 2026 ACS Preventive Services $ 92.7 $ 92.7 … of ACS’ planned spending for preventative services for FY 2025, and 28 percent for FY 2026. DSS is most dependent on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantOpinion 91-58
… with the local waterfront revitalization program for a tire-to-energy facility sought to be located at a … NYS2d 873, lv den 58 NY2d 604, 459 NYS2d 1027; Citizens For An Orderly Energy Policy v County of Suffolk , 90 AD2d … effect and that municipal moneys may not be expended for such purposes (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145; 1988 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58DiNapoli: Timely Remediation Essential for Success of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program
… private parties to voluntarily clean them up in exchange for liability relief, technical assistance, and tax credits … the state’s highest risk contaminated sites. Timelines for cleanup of a BCP site can vary depending on the severity … of the 518 active sites reviewed had been in the program for more than 10 years. The 25 longest running projects have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-timely-remediation-essential-success-states-brownfield-cleanup-programMonitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… grant applications. Key Recommendations Implement steps to increase the completion of site visits made during the 50 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programBrownfield Cleanup Program
… of contaminated properties in the State were held liable for cleanup costs, regardless of when or how the properties … in addition to certifying cleanup completion and planning for any further site management needs. To track and expedite … including schedules in approved work plans, is cause for DEC to terminate the Agreement. As of October 12, 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… Generally, DOB inspections were performed after an incident had occurred or a complaint had been received even … sites. Further, DOB had inadequate procedures for incident and fatality reporting and was not always aware of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … with any evidence to indicate that the established fees for the adult education services were reasonable or related … BOCES employee audited all district claims including those for BOCES-provided services. Because the district is one of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 2002-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of a day labor hiring site by contractors and day laborers who would otherwise congregate outside and cause congestion … site was established by the not-for-profit corporation and is located in a building within the village/town leased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-16DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… implement the law locally and are reimbursed by the state for costs,” DiNapoli said. “Our analysis shows a recent … progresses.” Counties are reimbursed by the state for all new and ongoing costs associated with implementation of RTA. To qualify for reimbursement, counties must adhere to the state property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawOversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors New York City (NYC) building construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and rules for construction site safety. The audit covered the … and six injuries reported by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) between January 2018 and May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safetyDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… given required safety training. DOB had issued summonses for unsafe conditions that appeared to mirror what auditors … that it can issue based on the severity of the hazard. For example, the most serious — Class 1 Office of … Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) Summonses — are for violations that present an immediate hazard to life, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in … According to the 2022 American Community Survey (ACS), in New York State, there were estimated to be over 1 million … services for and supports the employment goals of people with a disability. Its mission is to assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedSocial Media Use Policy
… (OSC) manages multiple social media sites to keep New Yorkers informed about the work of the agency. The … these Terms of Participation, contact us at contactus@osc.ny.gov . April 9, 2025 Policy updates will be posted as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyControls Over Equipment
… correctly in FAM. However, H+H officials could not account for 18 of the remaining 75 items. According to FAM, these 18 … including: 600 infusion pumps, purchased collectively for $1.7 million, were recorded in FAM as one item without … to track the 600 pumps. 5 items, purchased collectively for $296,083, were incorrectly recorded in FAM. Four of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/controls-over-equipmentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … wages or separation payments. However, opportunities exist for the board and district officials to improve internal … not provide evidence to indicate that the established fees for the adult education services were reasonable or related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Public Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… in 2020, according to preliminary data reported to the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Motor … 63 county jail and correctional facilities; and 13 New York City correctional facilities. Between March 2012 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetySelected Aspects of Capital Program Project Management
… that would be made in a program. These investments focus on rebuilding and expanding the system. A five-year capital … to help ensure that capital projects are completed on time and within budget. Key Findings For our review, we … despite the significance of these non-conformances, on four of the projects, the contractors did not perform the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/selected-aspects-capital-program-project-management