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Frequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… of this presumption? Will this law grant me an accidental disability benefit? I am an active member. Is there a filing … qualifying condition, does this law provide any additional retirement benefit? I participated in the rescue, recovery … I be eligible to apply for World Trade Center accidental disability benefits? Is there a deadline for filing for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately monitoring and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. In conjunction with audit … each time a ride is erected). During our previous review of the Program (audit report 2013-S-73) we found reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (2021-N-3)
To determine if the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors New York City (NYC) building construction sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and rules for construction site safety.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n3.pdfDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… The SCO Family of Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education … by contractors cutting corners and reaping the benefits of lax state oversight,” DiNapoli said. “The State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsTemporary Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… is limited to 60 months for any adult. In January 2025, 204,974 people received federally funded Temporary Assistance benefits totaling $56.4 million for the month. Seventy-four … were in New York City, receiving $34.3 million in benefits. Outside of New York City, Erie County had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/temporary-assistanceLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… Income Home Energy Assistance Program, commonly referred to as HEAP, is designed to assist income eligible households with their heating or … is $3,322; the limit increases with household size up to a maximum of $9,952 for a household of 13 people. An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… of sheds. Hazardous conditions that are not corrected can have severe consequences, as in the case of a pedestrian …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsOracle Charter School – School Building Acquisition and Leave Accrual Records (2013M-290)
… purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s process for acquiring building space and the adequacy of the School’s leave accrual records for the period July 1, 2011 through August 22, 2013. … an arrangement requiring it to pay more than $5.1 million for the acquisition and renovation of its building financed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/oracle-charter-school-school-building-acquisition-and-leave-accrualOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up) (2019-F-31)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f31.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Agriculture and Markets: Oversight of Industrial Hemp (2018-S-32) The department’s program has … sampling plants. The department inspected only 57 percent of growers in the program and tested plant THC levels for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0I.1 Introduction to the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… The New York State Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference … accounting policies, procedures and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) related-mandates for use by State … SFS documentation on the SFS Coach site at https://www.sfs.ny.gov/secure/ . In this regard, the GFO serves as a single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i1-introduction-guide-financial-operationsOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Homeless Shelters … to county Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of … and ensuring they meet certain standards, as established in New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. In contrast, it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the former … Council is the City’s legislative branch. John Whalen was a City employee for 39 years. He was scheduled to retire from … from a bank account that is controlled and monitored by the City Comptroller’s office. Require that all City bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… Purpose To provide notification of a change in the manager of the New York State College Savings Program. Affected … investments) was previously managed by TIAA/CREF. As part of the transition, all program assets and records will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations … nationally and internationally. The overarching goals of the Climate Act strive to improve quality of life for New Yorkers, protect the environment, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsAddiction Support Services During Emergencies
… them following an incident such as a major fire or flood, disease outbreak, or terrorist attack. These LSBs state that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks: "On September 11, New Yorkers come … and the anger that we still carry, to mourn the victims of the attacks, and to honor the courage and dedication of the first responders and citizen volunteers who rushed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… (OCFS) systems are sufficient to prevent unauthorized or inappropriate access to those systems. The audit covers … information were insufficient to prevent unnecessary or inappropriate access to those systems. We identified 367 … records of those individuals authorized to approve or manage access to its systems, maintain an accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health took appropriate steps to collect … and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription drug costs. In January 1991, New York’s Medicaid program began … drugs, to Medicaid recipients age 21 or older with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Beginning on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/22/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans