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Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… report, Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Report 2016-N-1 ). About the Program Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City provides temporary emergency … the issues identified in our initial report. Of the report’s four recommendations, one was implemented and three were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… adult protective services; and juvenile justice. OCFS owns approximately 60 computer systems, which are used to … containing confidential information for individuals who no longer worked for OCFS. OCFS did not keep accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsAssertive Community Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… and emergency room visits. To achieve those goals, ACT teams employ evidence-based practices to provide services. ACT teams include members from various fields (e.g., psychiatry, … to OMH officials, there are currently 83 ACT provider teams licensed by OMH and operating throughout the State to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/assertive-community-treatment-program-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… and safety violations, rodent and vermin infestations, and mold conditions. We also found numerous examples of other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersExtended School Day Program
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine if the State Education Department (Department) paid SCO Family of Services (SCO) for expenses that were appropriate and allowable under the … The objective of our examination was to determine if the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/extended-school-day-programEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… that should be included in a travel and conference policy. The following list details the fundamentals that you should consider when developing or updating your policy. This list is not exhaustive and other elements, … transportation. By linking the mileage rate in your policy to the IRS rate, you can avoid amending your policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsOversight of Adult Care Facilities (2023-S-34)
To determine whether the Department of Health adequately oversees adult care facilities to ensure quality of care and safety for residents.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s34-response.pdfOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (2020-S-2)
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult Protective Services activities to protect vulnerable adults.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s2.pdfNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… Millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level, … shelter, health care, food and transportation. Often, the result is hunger or food insecurity, which is uncertainty or … Index for All Urban Consumers, unadjusted indexes As a result of rising food costs, consumers have reduced their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… as pandemic aid has ended and costs continue to rise. Deep uncertainty surrounding tariffs, the economy and actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or … A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… Gregory S. Oakes, and State Police Acting Superintendent Steven Nigrelli announced that Oswego County adult literacy … accountable.” New York State Police Acting Superintendent Steven A. Nigrelli said, “I thank our State Police members … Gregory S Oakes and State Police Acting Superintendent Steven Nigrelli announced that Oswego County adult literacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… effectively oversees and monitors efforts by Nursing Homes, Adult Care Facilities (ACF), and Home Health Care … history background checks of unlicensed persons in Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs. Providers submit an electronic … background checks on unlicensed employees of Nursing Homes, ACFs, and HHCs, according to State requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Vaccines for Children program vaccines between Jan. 1, 2012 and May 31, 2017. Medicaid payments were made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… July 9, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than Half … in recent months, with May's 14.5 percent nearly four times the 3.7 percent in February. But that rate is only one … potential for a near-term cash flow crunch, despite the drop in revenues and the delay of billions of dollars in tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020Borough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… (Central) officials adequately ensured that all Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) bank accounts were … professional education students. BMCC, located in lower Manhattan, is one of CUNY’s seven community colleges and has … Central officials adequately ensured that all Borough of Manhattan Community Coll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/10/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accountsAssertive Community Treatment Program
… Treatment (ACT) program to ensure that ACT provider teams are complying with requirements and that program goals … mental health services. Currently, 78 ACT provider teams are licensed by the Office and operate throughout the … provide services for up to 5,000 recipients. ACT provider teams are required to conduct recipient assessments every six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/06/assertive-community-treatment-programReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center … including those that serve the homeless. OTDA’s funding of shelter services is administered through the Local Districts, … operate Coachman Family Center (Coachman) as a certified shelter for families with children. Coachman, with capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-center-followNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Force Drives New York State’s Unemployment Rate Below 10% New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent … September, marking the first time the rate has been below 10 percent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The … programs during the week ending October 3, more than 10 percent of the nationwide total, according to U.S. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up) (2023-F-6)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (2020-S-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f6.pdf