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Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… walking up stairs, carrying heavy items like grocery bags, and preparing their own meals. DFTA is the City agency … served to over 31,000 homebound seniors. Key Findings DFTA does not provide adequate oversight of its HDML program: DFTA … Where assessments have identified deficiencies, DFTA does not take proactive steps to ensure the issues have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… level. The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and State Public Health Law include specific requirements … located, and referred to the Program. Generally, after referral, children should be evaluated by qualified … of children. There are disparities across the State in the referral and inclusion of children into the Program as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… The state Department of Health (DOH) can save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two audits released … The state Department of Health DOH can save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli Op-Ed: Corporate America Needs to Come Clean on AI's Impact on Jobs
… this concern, finding that occupations with higher AI exposure experienced larger unemployment rate increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-op-ed-corporate-america-needs-come-clean-ais-impact-jobsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from … are fully insured in case you die before repaying them. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0The Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… notify the Survivor’s Benefit Program. (Return to Top) Divorce If you are divorced, it is especially important to … including the survivor’s benefit, are revoked when a divorce, annulment or judicial separation becomes final, … Order (DRO) specify otherwise. For information about how divorce may affect retirement benefits, visit our Divorce and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesOpinion 91-31
… under Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an individual who was injured by a rabid animal within the town in the absence of a current … is required by statute to pay bills submitted by a private hospital for treatment of an individual who had come into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … Financial advisers recommend employees contribute at least 10 percent of their gross earnings to their defined … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… under both State and federal laws, DHR “dual files” the case with HUD. DHR receives reimbursement from HUD for … of probable cause or no probable cause, conciliations, or case dismissals. Once a complaint has been received, DHR … described above must be recorded and tracked in DHR’s Law Manager Case Management System (CMS) for housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… Fund (Fund), today announced various initiatives to address diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) issues at … and problem-solving capabilities, and ultimately lead to improved shareholder value. Including people with … are critical drivers of business success. Failure to establish robust DEI policies and practices can result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… announced today the following audits have been issued. Office for the Aging (OFA): Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program … or complaint level, which may limit its usefulness in decision making. Auditors also found that many residents of … State Health Insurance Program: CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… $8.3 million from four leases at the World Trade Center (WTC) during the period June 2014 through November 2019. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… Aim High Children’s Services and the Hebrew Institute for the … the rules for receiving taxpayer reimbursements.” Both Aim High and the Hebrew Institute offer special education … in the excessive executive compensation disallowance). Aim High Children’s Services The not-for-profit Aim High served …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) and 95 One-Stop Career Centers, offers WFD programs and services to address … of stakeholders, has been inactive for five years, last meeting in January 2017. A roster provided by DOL in … availability, and the number of potential users per career center as potential barriers to accessing WFD programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationDiNapoli: Percentage of New Yorkers With Mental Illness Rose as Available Psychiatric Beds Declined
… a loss of 990 beds, a 10.5% drop in capacity, in inpatient psychiatric facilities statewide between April 2014 and … New York must redouble its efforts to restore inpatient psychiatric bed capacity and preserve and expand telehealth … issues, and efforts to reduce stigma. Declining Inpatient Psychiatric Beds and Long-Term Decline of Inpatient Capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-percentage-new-yorkers-mental-illness-rose-available-psychiatric-beds-declinedDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… cases, undermining its mission to eliminate injustices and promote equal opportunity, according to an audit released … they can report it to the state Division of Human Rights and that it will be investigated, but the agency often failed … job,” DiNapoli said. “It lost cases due to carelessness and failed to properly or quickly investigate others. Tenants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… have member contributions in your account, you can take a loan from NYSLRS. If you aren’t required to contribute … of member service credit. You must repay each outstanding loan in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. Loans are repaid through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributionsDeath Benefits
… for the remainder of the five or ten years. To change your beneficiaries for these options, submit a … or phone number, submit a letter with your beneficiary’s name and the correct information. Please include your NYSLRS … your beneficiaries if you die after retiring directly from service, or within one year of leaving public employment. Not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefitsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… in February, reflecting net gains of nearly 2 million jobs since April 1996. The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a body … million represented the State’s largest monthly loss of jobs on record. New York City lost 944,000 jobs from February to April, and recovered 12.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020Oversight of Adult Care Facilities
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health adequately oversees adult care facilities to ensure quality of care and safety for residents. The audit covered the … who are substantially unable to live independently because of physical or other limitations associated with age, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilities