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Oversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration)
… unable to meet their essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, medical care, securing entitlements); are in need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/20/oversight-adult-protective-services-staffing-and-case-management-new-york-city-humanOversight 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-followOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Report … for shelter system management of homeless shelters in the City. The majority of shelters are operated by private …
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)
… (Report 2017-S-29 ). About the Program The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 140,000 New Yorkers with developmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-followSecurity Over Critical Systems
… Objective To determine whether security over the Hudson River–Black River Regulating … Services’ (ITS) policies, including ITS’ Information Security Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, for its IT assets. … The District must also abide by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and must complete a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/security-over-critical-systemsDiNapoli: More Older Adults Calling NYC Home Than Ever Before, Comptroller's Report Finds
… support critical services for older adults in the future. “Many older adults are living on fixed incomes and no one … in spending for these services. These expanded services were funded by the city in CFY 2025, but this funding drops … Adults in New York City: Demographic and Service Trends Reports & Fiscal Tracking Tools NYC's Shifting Population: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-more-older-adults-calling-nyc-home-ever-comptrollers-report-findsSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Security Over Critical Systems (Report 2023-S-24 ). About the … Services’ (ITS) policies, including ITS’ Information Security Policy and Acceptable Use Policy, for its IT assets. … HRBRRD must also abide by Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS) and must complete a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… costs. Department of Health (DOH): Examination of Official Station Designation (2015-BSE1-04) DOH’s designation of the official station for an employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014 was … rules and regulations. As a result of an improper official station designation, DOH paid $16,089.56 and $22,033.71 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… that. The agency responsible for protecting them must do a better job.” Elder abuse is a problem nationwide, with 1 in 10 older … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsSocial Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… a cost-saving tool which consolidated smaller federal and state funding streams into a single block grant. Each state may determine which population and services to support. … and Budget; OSC analysis Impact ACS is most dependent on SSBG funding for its preventative services, which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantDiNapoli: 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-adultsSelected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… transactions is not readily apparent; especially in cases where facility staff still did the work of obtaining prices, selecting vendors and picking up the purchased products. These purchases raise certain issues that we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to audit district claims, and a BOCES employee audited all district claims including those for BOCES-provided … and account for fixed assets. Auditors also found not all assets (such as computers, machinery and tools) were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… education. In 2024, the unemployment rate in New York for Black or African Americans aged 20 to 24 was 18.2%, more than … of the nation’s total household debt in 2024. Since 2013, all debt held by young adults has grown by 67.8% ($2.1 … at the end of 2024 to 9.7% in the second quarter of 2025, following the end of the Department of Education’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… New York state has appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help … RTA changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to 18-years-old. The law was phased in over … for RTA included $160 million for capital expenses and $1.55 billion in local aid. Of the $160 million in capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawAdult 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 our initial audit … labor force. Further, ACS data shows that an estimated 25% of New Yorkers with disabilities are likely to live in … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedSocial Adult Day Services
… Purpose To determine whether State agencies, particularly the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and the Department of Health (DOH), are effectively overseeing Social Adult Day Services (SADS) programs to ensure that providers comply … Determine whether State agencies particularly the Office for the Aging and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesVendor Responsibility Documentation
… Questionnaire (If valued at $100,000 or more for the first time) 1. New contract ✔ ✔ 2. Agreement with an … ✔ ✔ 3. Real estate (purchase, sale or lease) except for an eminent domain or real property sale which is required … Assignment * ✔ ✔ 5. Change to contract value not provided for in the original contract ✔ ✔ 6. Change to contract time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationEquine Health and Safety
… document daily operating policies and procedures; improve how incident information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, … of drug testing samples, the Commission has yet to do so. Key Recommendations Develop and ensure adherence to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… which include: 50 State correctional facilities; 63 county jail and correctional facilities; and 13 New York City … SFY 2020-21 from the prior year. The number of inmates in county and New York City jail facilities grew by 11 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safety