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DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… than 2,800 community water systems. DOH is responsible for ensuring that New York’s water supply is suitable to … to submit a Water Supply Emergency Plan (plan) to DOH for review at least once every five years. The plans include … in 2021, and New York’s water systems have been targets for hackers. In 2013, for example, a water dam in Rye, NY was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… the Oneonta Police Department and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General August 28, 2023 Three principals of Phinaliz … Communications LLC were arrested in connection with a long-running scheme to steal over $1 million from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. … period from January 1, 2014 to August 31, 2016. Background OMH provides services to New York State residents with mental … facilities) and indirectly (through service providers). OMH offers, among other programs, the Supported Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… Broadband access is increasingly necessary for everyday activities and … appointments, but Empire State Development’s (ESD) New NY Broadband Program has fallen short of its mission to bring … broadband access using satellite technology, which has a maximum download speed of 25 Mbps and whose signal can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, … “The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant disruptions in addiction care and services, leaving many vulnerable New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were responsible for 61.2% of all active IDA projects in 2021, followed by … (0.1%). The report summarizes data as reported by IDAs for fiscal year end 2021 through the Public Authorities … IDA, do not. DiNapoli’s report found that: Tax exemptions for IDA projects totaled almost $1.9 billion, an increase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… The state Department of Health (DOH) has never put to use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ donation campaign, according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateOversight of Food Service Establishments
… 2014 through April 12, 2018. About the Program The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that, each … of Environmental Health Protection, is responsible for overseeing New York State’s more than 90,000 food service establishments (Establishments) and for ensuring that those Establishments are adhering to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… said. "Even though the Justice Center is over three years old, we don't know how effectively it is operating or whether … needed. This isn't about finger-pointing if some of the old system's problems still exist. It is about keeping New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… 25 years of service at the THA. The audit focused on the period prior to these retirements. While examining … malware infections, and continued suspicious activity on the authority’s computers. These deficiencies could have … spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… are making accurate residency determinations for students and thus charging the correct tuition rates. The audit covers … centers, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and agricultural and technical institutes across the State – and educating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… New York. The legislation will provide much needed funding for local governments to modernize and protect their networks … utilities, airports, schools and health care facilities. For example, a 2019 ransomware cyberattack on the City of … reached a fraction of the 2,800 entities it is responsible for. For example, despite acknowledging the need for specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult Protective Services activities to protect vulnerable adults. … Children and Family Services (OCFS) administers the Adult Protective Services (APS) program to assist vulnerable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsCounty Medicaid Costs
… two years. Family Health Plus provides health insurance for adults who do not have insurance on their own and who have incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid. Although the takeover provides some welcome … annual growth rate of 8.6 percent during that period. For some counties, average annual growth rates have reached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… from enacted tax increases and the legalization of online sports betting and recreational marijuana use. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021Mitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… program and continues to find troubling flaws with its management and oversight,” DiNapoli said. “Mitchell Lama is … applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to be removed and for a refund of the $200 fee, leaving 950 people on the waiting lists The three developments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… of Housing and Urban Development’s point-in-time count for New York State, there were 92,091 homeless individuals in … ), the Office’s annual reimbursements to Local Districts for homeless housing total in the billions of dollars, … Local Districts submitted $1.6 billion in gross claims for calendar year (CY) 2017, $2 billion for CY 2018, $1.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery
… Purpose To determine whether Long Island Laparoscopic Surgery, PLLC waived Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-laparoscopic-surgeryUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… and if so, to quantify the overpayments made by United HealthCare resulting from this practice. The audit covered … providers. In accordance with the Empire Plan’s requirements, when United processes a non-participating provider’s claims, it is with the understanding that Empire Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsOpinion 94-30
… JUDICIARY LAW, §39(2)(e): County clerks outside of the City of New York are required to remit to the Commissioner of … year. The memorandum of the Assembly Budget Committee (NY Legis Ann, 1990, p 90) clearly indicates that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30