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Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… needs of the State’s homeless population – estimated at more than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and … our initial audit, general conditions and habitability at shelters have improved. Of the original report’s five …
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)
… $107,984. Specifically, we found that the City could not account for $36,234 in fees that should have been paid for … totaling approximately $344,000 from a separate bank account titled the “Binghamton City Sport Leagues” for the … 27, 2012. He was one of the two signatories on this account and the bank statements were mailed to his home …
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)
… the Department regularly monitor the activities of its new rebate contractor to help ensure the accuracy of the drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … restrict users’ financial software application permissions to only those functions that are necessary for their job … manner because resident school districts denied payment due to lack of proof of residency or other enrollment issues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide … necessary to complete our work. As a result, our work in certain areas was limited. Key Recommendations Develop a …
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
… created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription drug costs. In January 1991, New York’s Medicaid program began requesting rebates from drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/22/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plansOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… and the SFA fulfills contract deliverables related to customer service and data and reporting. Despite improvement in the … input on potential enhancements to online training and customer service to better meet stakeholder needs. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the implementation of the two recommendations included in our original audit … Systems (Report 2017-S-56 ). About the Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is charged with promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent to which the New York City Department of Homeless Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followOversight 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.pdfAssertive 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
… floors; worn or mutilated mattresses; and a rooftop-access door off its hinges, which could allow anyone – including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersExtended School Day Program
… Department (Department) paid SCO Family of Services (SCO) for expenses that were appropriate and allowable under the … We examined the $634,544 in expenses SCO claimed for reimbursement from the Department during the period July … who taught an adult aerobics class. $11,188 in direct salary expenses for the SCO Educational Coordinator who did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/extended-school-day-programOpinion 96-1
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-g(13): If the moneys necessary to fund the purchase of real property by a fire district are to be provided from a capital reserve fund, or by the … for the purchase of real property would not be subject to consent of the State Comptroller. You ask whether approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Cost Manual (2017-S-32) Auditors identified $1.6 million in reported costs that did not comply with requirements for … including $541,775 paid to 38 individuals who did not work in VOA-GNY's SED preschool programs. Department of Health … Vaccines (2017-S-41) Auditors identified $32.7 million in improper Medicaid payments for costs related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (Department) effectively oversees and monitors efforts by Nursing Homes, Adult Care Facilities (ACF), and Home Health Care (HHC) providers to adequately safeguard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/08/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employeesDiNapoli: 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 … “By neglecting to properly implement these regulations, New Yorkers may be at risk should a fire or other emergency …
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
… Fisher worked for CiTi BOCES in the town of Mexico, NY. During an internal audit, CiTi BOCES found discrepancies … Fisher was charged with three counts of Falsifying Business Records, Grand Larceny and Corrupting the … innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… to carefully monitor economic conditions and the state’s cash position and release an analysis of the enacted budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budget