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Frequently Asked Questions – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… record of activities (ROA) before. Was I supposed to? When do I have to submit my ROA to the clerk of the governing board? What should I do if I take a two-week vacation during the … electoral fundraisers, but what about for other events like testimonial dinners or fundraising events for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/frequently-asked-questionsFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… facilities. These inspections are conducted by fire safety experts from the Office’s Facilities Evaluation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-control-0DiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… the previous 2017 peak by more than 1,700 fatalities. “Too many New Yorkers have died from the misuse of drugs, but … recovery, overdose prevention and harm reduction, so we can work together and save the lives of our loved ones and … efforts to track funding, as current financial reporting does not clearly identify total state, federal and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation … that strengthen communities, schools, and families through alcohol and drug prevention and treatment and to meet … into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS reimburses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followHealth Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… through LeadWeb, a system used to carry out the required case management and follow-up activities for affected … by DOH prior to the audit scope for not maintaining proper case documentation and the same county department was … later said it coordinated a review of paper and electronic case files at the five local departments after the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programStart Saving for Retirement
… you when your working days are done: Your NYSLRS pension is a defined benefit plan , also known as a traditional … for the rest of your life. Your Social Security benefit is another source of income to help support you in retirement. Your retirement savings is the third leg of the stool which can provide additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (2021-S-35)
To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) offers adequate guidance to providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21s35.pdfDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… consider possible expansion of revenue streams from gaming, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … balance between reliance on revenue generated from gaming activities and problem gambling. “The lottery … are down this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Gaming Commission is studying ways to boost revenues going …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingProblem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is responsible for administering the State’s problem gambling treatment … providers of other addictive disorder treatment and mental health services about problem gambling treatment … had not conducted a comprehensive needs assessment or social impact study to identify the number or location of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/problem-gambling-treatment-program-followDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… were down 5.9 percent in January compared to the same time last year, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … distributed and infection rates are declining from all-time highs,” DiNapoli said. “Congress must pass a COVID … were down 59 percent in January compared to the same time last year State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentDrug Management and Disposal
… of Environmental Conservation (Department) developed and implemented a public information program on the proper storage and disposal of medications (drugs), and publicly … the Department of Environmental Conservation developed and implemented a public information program on the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/27/drug-management-and-disposalOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control … including counseling, transportation, legal advocacy, mental health treatment, and other support, including public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to get critical assistance like home delivered meals, … data to determine how quickly clients are assessed and get services they need. The audit also found one provider … City Department for the Agings DFTA client wait lists to get critical assistance like home delivered meals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… effective project selection and monitoring, there’s little accounting for the benefits the public gets from these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… Message from the Comptroller Any death caused by misuse of legal or illicit drugs is a tragedy, depriving families of … use.” 19 These findings, the authors stated, suggest the need for “a multi-pronged approach to both prevention and treatment.” 20 Both studies emphasize the need to understand the motivations or drivers of misuse, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses
… Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring Drug and Alcohol Treatment program contracts to ensure provider claims … that strengthen communities, schools, and families through alcohol and drug prevention and treatment and to meet … into agreements with providers for delivery of specific alcohol- and drug-related services. OASAS reimburses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expensesLife Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
Essential information to help NYSLRS members understand their options as they plan for financial security in retirement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1709-prepare-to-retire.pdfHow to Use the Audit Search Tool
How to Use the Audit Search Tool
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/auditsearchtoolinstructions.pdfDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… The state Department of Health (DOH) could have saved the Medicaid program as much … and struggling with day-to-day life should be informed of their Medicare eligibility, which could reduce their out-of-pocket expenses and may provide them with more options for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patients