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DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. DOL refused to provide auditors with the data that would have enabled auditors to calculate … correct its mistakes. I was pleased the department agreed with our recommendations and is moving to implement them.” … to new laws or handle workload surges –– a dire forecast with disastrous consequences during the pandemic. Not only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… all kinds of emergencies. It helps coordinate long-term strategies to reduce risk and increase the city’s resilience. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2060
… changed his or her name and has not yet obtained a new card from the SSA, provide the employee with Form SS-5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2060-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedComplaint Processing
… complaints, 1 and if CCRB is conducting investigations in compliance with New York City regulations and CCRB’s … 3,872 and 1,749 complaints within its jurisdiction in 2020 and the first half of 2021, respectively. Key Findings CCRB does not complete investigations in a timely manner and does not have performance measures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… to Work (TTW) program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment. The audit … approximately 1 million working-age adults (ages 21–64) with a disability in New York State. The employment rate of working-age adults with a disability was 33% compared to 74% for working-age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilitiesCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… and processed on behalf of agencies are correctly matched with receivables and that agencies are appropriately advised … payments, several areas need improvement: We found issues with data inconsistencies, including a difference of $118.6 … provide updated and accurate information and are in line with other reporting sources and that reports address user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Photos Available Here Unsafe conditions and over $1 million dollars in questionable spending at three affordable housing complexes show a need for greater oversight of the Mitchell-Lama program by the New … Mitchell-Lama developments, including York Hill in my district,” State Senator Liz Krueger said. “The Mitchell-Lama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… in the program starting in the fall. Pending a successful pilot program, the Save for College Program's goal will be to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeFormer Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… an hourly wage by the district. Between September 2023 and January 2024, Geer was employed as the Avon Police Chief and … investigation by our law enforcement partners, and as a result, he is being held fully accountable.” “During his time … and hold public officials accountable.” The plea is the result of an investigation by the Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… in identifying sources of air pollution and engaging with regulators to address them and programs to address local … 28 th in the share of tax filers claiming these credits, with 2.2% of filers claiming these credits. If these credits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… steps to accelerate its procurement process, inconsistent with Office of General Services (OGS) guidance. According to … pandemic were determined by the former Executive Chamber with assistance from a consultant who was responsible for … a plan for utilization. DOH could not provide auditors with documentation supporting how the steering committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringDiNapoli 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 counties implement the provisions of the “Raise … state appropriations for RTA included $160 million for capital expenses and $1.55 billion in local aid. Of the $160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawMaternal Health
… with the goal of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in New York State; and whether DOH is effectively monitoring … outcomes of pregnancy, labor, or delivery that result in short- or long-term consequences to a person’s health, … There are also persistent racial and ethnic disparities in these deaths, with Black women dying nationally at a rate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthNext Generation 911 Services
… point databases that support NG911. ITS and its State, county, and local government partners continually enhance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/next-generation-911-servicesHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for CDBG and HOME (Follow-Up) (2023-F-42)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Report 2021-S-10).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f42.pdfManagement of Capital Projects (2018-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has a formal capital project management process that its employees and contractors/consultants are required to follow; and whether LIRR followed the capital project management process and was successful in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-18s70-response.pdfAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Homeless Services Shelter Residents (2023-N-1)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Social Services is administering the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program according to the rules and regulations, thereby assisting Department of Homeless Services shelter residents in securing ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23n1.pdfFederal funds to New York City: National School Lunch, Breakfast Programs
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) (Assistance Listing Number 10.555) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) (Assistance Living Number 10.553) provide low-cost or free breakfast and lunch to students in public and non-profit private schools across the United States.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-national-school-lunch-breakfast-programs.pdfNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… estate and real assets (8.5 percent) and absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (3.6 percent). In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… totaling $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal … of $38.4 billion were $831.1 million below projections for the period, primarily because personal income tax … that was paid later during SFY 2015-16. Other significant increases include spending for public health programs (up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dip