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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… can help eliminate barriers to assistance and support for victims.” Human trafficking is the unlawful act of … victims to local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices for public benefits or providers, often nonprofits, who can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingDiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for up to a $30 monthly subsidy for a broadband subscription. As of May 15, 2023, more than … facilitate sizable improvements in subscription rates for New York households with incomes below $20,000. In total, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22)
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22.pdfNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (2020-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine whether LIRR maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment and maintains an accurate inventory of parts required to repair the ....
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s29-response.pdfVirtual Currency Licensing (2022-S-18)
To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (DFS) provides adequate oversight of the applications for, and the supervision and examination of, virtual currency licensees to ensure compliance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 23, Part 200.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s18.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s9-response.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services (2021-S-17) 180-Day Response
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 relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to promote the safety and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s17-response.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-responseDFS.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s-9.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response SUNY
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-responseSUNY.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34-response.pdfA Profile of Agriculture in New York State
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2022 farming contributed $2.7 billion to the State’s gross domestic product, and research from Cornell University found that farming and related businesses directly supported 163,148 jobs in New York in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/profile-of-agriculture-in-nys.pdfSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities (2022-S-20)
To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security equipment, such as cameras, help point intercoms, and customer assistance intercoms, is maintained (working and tested).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s20.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34.pdfVirtual Currency Licensing (2022-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (DFS) provides adequate oversight of the applications for, and the supervision and examination of, virtual currency licensees to ensure compliance with New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 23, Part 200.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s18-response.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22-response.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services (2021-S-17)
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 relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to promote the safety and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s17.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53)
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-2020s53.pdfMonitoring of Construction Management (2020-S-42) 180-Day Response
Objectives To determine if the Office of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet the terms and requirements, and if the oversight and administration costs associated with carrying out this function are supported and related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s42-response.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, August 2022
The City’s adopted budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 reflects the countervailing forces of extraordinary efforts by the federal government to boost the economy over the last two years and an economic slowdown due to unanticipated factors, including supply chain issues.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2023.pdf