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Oversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services (Report 2021-S-17 ). About the Program The New York State Child Protective Services Act of 1973 was established to … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Child Protective Services Report 2021S17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followOversight of Child Protective Services
… To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local departments of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with … To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services OCFS effectively oversees local departments of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure … Background OCFS regulates and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, through its Division of Child Welfare and Community Services. Regional Offices oversee the entities that provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsFar Rockaway Pre-School Provider "Investor" Pleads Guilty in Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… for-profit businesses and for personal expenses including jewelry, a family wedding and home renovations. Hiller had … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/far-rockaway-pre-school-provider-investor-pleads-guilty-theft-education-funds-intended-special-needsDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) — the second largest grocery chain in the U.S. — …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilOpinion 2003-5
… department; and (ii) that the member did not cause such accident by his own willful negligence. A death benefit … of the heart was the natural and proximate result of an accident incurred by a paid firefighter in the performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Oversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Report 2015-S-79 ). About the Program The … and families. OCFS and these entities use the CONNECTIONS system to document information about service delivery, … At each of the ten sites we visited, we found foster home records lacked evidence that counties or VAs met certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followDiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements With Portfolio Companies on Political Spending
… largest shopping mall operator in the United States; and Brown-Forman Corp. , the maker of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. As a … of the Fund. “I commend VF, Simon Property Group and Brown-Forman for taking this step and encourage more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-portfolio-companies-politicalTitle IV-E Foster Care – Federal Funding and New York
… that provides reimbursement for a portion of foster care costs. Funds are allocated to New York State and pass through to the City, and are used for ongoing foster care expenses (like food, clothing and shelter), … been removed from the home of a guardian due to a lack of care or supervision or due to maltreatment (see the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/title-iv-e-foster-careDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… strong indicators that our borough’s economy, its job market, and our overall health are rebounding after more than … and Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) and the city’s Open Streets: Restaurants programs. In Brooklyn, women-owned … accounting for 35.4% of its population, second only to Queens. The top five countries of origin among Brooklyn’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoverySelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… if the Department of Labor (Department) is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach … protections. These Laws, such as those that cover minimum wage and overtime, illegal deductions, day-of-rest and meal … in wages, interest, and penalties as a result of its wage investigations during calendar years 2019 and 2018, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresIntroduction – Federal Funding and New York
… and Federal Funding Federal Support of the State’s Safety Net Medicaid Essential Plan Social Security Temporary … for Needy Families Child Care and Development Block Grant Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies Section 8 … Lunch, Breakfast Programs Community Development Block Grant Medicaid Title IV-E Foster Care Individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionFormer Assistant Director of Queens Pre-School Provider Pleads Guilty to Stealing $5 Million Intended for Special Needs Students
… Richard A. Brown today announced that Rabbi Samuel Hiller, the former assistant director of Island Child Development Center, once one of New York City's largest providers of special education services to pre-schoolers with disabilities, pleaded guilty to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/former-assistant-director-queens-pre-school-provider-pleads-guilty-stealing-5-million-intendedFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1258
… garnishment(s) Effective Date(s) July 22, 2013 Background In preparation for the upgrade to PayServ 9.1, the Bureau of … a comprehensive analysis of garnishment processing in the system. This review has resulted in significant changes to the way garnishments are processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1258-garnishment-changes-payserv-91Controls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
… approach to verify and validate provider licenses on submitted claims. Key Finding We found that OVS has … this report is issued for officials to provide information on any actions that are planned to address unresolved issues … We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Office of Victim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… insecurity, including expansion of medically tailored meals provided by Medicaid, subsidizing the costs of online … year 2021, such as being unable to afford balanced meals, cutting the size of meals, or being hungry because of too little money for food. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. Our audit covered the period … As part of managing these programs, OTDA obtains National Directory of New Hires (Directory) data provided by the Office of Child Support … has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect child performers, according to an audit released today by New … earnings in a trust. "New York needs to do more to protect child actors, dancers, musicians and models," DiNapoli said. … to protect the safety, health and financial rights of child performers. The state Department of Labor should hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… overseeing adult protective service providers responsible for protecting vulnerable adults to ensure they are handling cases properly, putting … thousands of vulnerable adults are referred to the state for help because they are being abused or unable to care for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adults