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DiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… demographic, economic and quality of living trends in 10 rural counties in New York state. Most of the counties had population … access to health care and other services. Yet the shift in remote work and migration from urban areas could offer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… environment for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Under the act, public school districts must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawSocial 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-servicesSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… whether the contractor operating the MTA-New York City Transit’s Paratransit Call Center was in compliance with … transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. One of the MTA’s six constituent agencies, New York City Transit (Transit), provides paratransit service within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… in the United States for uninsured residents. This is good news,” DiNapoli said. “However, if current enrollment trends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021Medicaid Program – Overpayments of Hospitals' Claims for Lengthy Acute Care Admissions
… 2010. Background Medicaid recipients in need of inpatient hospital care are provided a full range of necessary … Department and IPRO to review a judgmental sample of 297 hospital stays that were billed by ten hospitals for patients … care for a patient hospitalized in 2008. Although the hospital provided acute care on the first day of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/25/medicaid-program-overpayments-hospitals-claims-lengthy-acute-care-admissionsTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan Learning Institute
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State-funded Tuition Assistance program (TAP) awards and other State financial aid. Background TAP is an entitlement … TAP awards totaling almost $8.7 million that were paid on behalf of 1,890 students. At the time of our audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-learning-instituteWhispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM requirements. For the two fiscal years ended June … Ensure that costs reported on annual CFRs fully comply with SED’s requirements, and communicate with SED to get clarification as needed. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… does not require that all employees submit leave request forms. Those employees required to submit forms did not do so consistently, and the forms did not always include evidence of required approvals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualFocus on Identity Theft
… card applications or to gain access to bank or social media accounts. The consequences of identity theft can be … out personal information on the phone, email or social media. Check bank and credit statements and credit reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state's chief financial officer, DiNapoli's office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017DiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… nearly 50,000 registered EVs, leaving nearly half of the state’s counties without any NYPA-installed charging … ahead. NYPA needs to look at our recommendations, deliver on its commitments and get this program headed in the right … are invested judiciously, agencies involved in the roll-out should be better prepared with effective strategies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleQuality Services for the Autism Community – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… QSAC’s administrative office for all programs is located in Manhattan. QSAC was established in 1978 and is approved by SED to provide Preschool Special … years of age. Both the SC and SEIT programs are located in Douglaston, Queens. For the fiscal year ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/quality-services-autism-community-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Navigation Law
… safety and quality of life on State waters in accordance with New York State Navigation Law (Navigation Law). The … 1, 2017 through October 31, 2019. About the Program With its vast network of waterways, including about 70,000 … 7,600 freshwater lakes and ponds, New York State is rich with opportunities for motorized water recreation. The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/compliance-navigation-lawOversight 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-facilitiesDiNapoli Announces Sale of $634 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the sale of two series of New York State General Obligation Bonds … $634 million through competitive sale. Specifically, the sales were $102,370,000 of Series 2021A Tax-Exempt Bonds … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the sale of two series of New York State General Obligation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-634-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsDiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Employees Pay Over $31,000 for Submitting False Timecards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney … stolen money is recouped,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller. “The settlement announced today, as well as the related state prosecutions, hold Mr. Cecile and Ms. Murray … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Syracuse City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-employees-pay-over-31000-submitting-false-timecardsDiNapoli: 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-adultsNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… 32,000 violent and disruptive incidents in the 2017-18 school year (SY), including assaults, bomb threats and sexual … place in our schools and the public rightly demands that school officials take the necessary steps to protect all … looking at the programs New York has in place to keep our school children out of harm’s way. We found much work needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearErie County Soil and Water Conservation District – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2016M-232)
… to review the District’s cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2015 through June 8, 2016. … appointed by the Erie County Legislature. Expenditures for 2015 totaled approximately $1.3 million. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/09/09/erie-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-cash-receipts-and-disbursements