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Administration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Social Services Homebase Clients
… About the Program New York City has long faced a lack of affordable housing, one of the many issues driving the … the correct rent amounts are being paid. Given the lack of affordable housing, the vulnerability of the homeless … perform required rent reasonableness tests and approving rents exceeding comparable rates within the market without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/07/administration-cityfheps-program-department-social-services-homebase-clientsDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… Hill, Brooklyn and Spring Bank, in the South Bronx, to highlight the importance of Banking Development Districts … businesses where they spend their money, shouldn't have to travel outside the community to cash a check, open a savings account, or apply for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesCharter School for Applied Technologies - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-60)
… student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings Appropriate proof of residency was not on file for 34 of the 60 students in our audit sample (57 percent). The … student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/06/14/charter-school-applied-technologies-student-enrollment-and-billing-2019mThe Deficit Shuffle, April 2010
The General Fund is the main operating fund of the State and is traditionally used to measure the State’s projected budget deficit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-deficit-shuffle-2010.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (2020-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n4.pdfNorwich City School District - Safe and Supportive Educational Environment (2018M-199)
… a safe and supportive educational environment. We reviewed all of the 173 reported Uniform Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System and Dignity for All Students Act incidents and found that District officials … appropriately investigated, addressed and reported all incidents. Key Recommendations There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environmentNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found the NYC Department of Education DoE was not doing enough to report incidents of bullying harassment and discrimination as required by the states Dignity for All Students Act DASA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentResponse Planning for Unexpected Events
… that have the potential to disrupt or actually disrupt service to Metro-North customers, the Emergency Management … part of its internal communications, the OCC notifies the Customer Communications Department (Communications) about … Findings Overall, Metro-North has procedures to address how its employees respond to most issues that cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/28/response-planning-unexpected-eventsReducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (Report … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/13/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicare-followDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… standards, averaging 5.3% from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the city will have to prepare for the potential … FY 2024 but could rise to an additional $3 billion by FY 2026. Education funding levels remain uncertain at this time. … (including retroactive pay) growing to $3.6 billion in FY 2026, with recurring costs of nearly $4 billion annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (2019-S-49) 180-Day Response
compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s49-response.pdfLife Changes: A Guide for Retirees
… already know that you will continue receiving a retirement benefit for the rest of your life. Now, I want to make sure … know about other benefits you may be entitled to receive and the services we provide retirees. This guide has been … mailing forms or calling NYSLRS. Retirees can view their benefit information, update contact information, view and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-guide-retireesService Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… of your earnings toward your retirement benefits (Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 members, and Tier 2 members in a contributory plan), you must pay the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6Opinion 90-30
… offered for recording by the mortgagor or other interested party on his behalf. Social Services Law, §106 provides that … offered for recording by the mortgagor or other interested party on his behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30Opinion 2004-2
… supplies gravel from the property to the town, and (1) the lease was entered into in anticipation or as a direct … with the town, or (2) the rental payment required by the lease varies on the basis of the amount of gravel removed … in the contract prohibited by article 18. If the lease was not entered into in anticipation or as a direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2Fuel Purchases (2014-S-20)
We audited whether the Authority is purchasing the correct type of fuel, paying the proper amount for the fuel purchased, receiving the correct amount of fuel,
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s20.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… is strong and shows no signs of slowing. Still, Mayor de Blasio and the city’s budget team deserve credit for increasing reserves to hedge against any future … nearly $1.3 billion annually beginning in FY 2016. To its credit, the city has resumed the process of identifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
The program run by the State Education Department to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment transition to independent living and rise out of poverty is not fulfilling its mission because it too often leaves participants with inadequate plans that do not accomplish those goals
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… systems and the data they process, transmit and store can be trusted; are available when needed; and are adequately … asking questions concerning IT internal controls. However, a governing board has responsibility for the oversight of the … knowledgeable about or feel comfortable discussing IT. As you will note after reviewing the IT Governance Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsOpinion 2007-3
… 404 and 443 of the Laws of 1999, provides, in pertinent part, as follows: whenever the base salary or other … 1999, ch 404, Introducer’s Memorandum in Support, S.2343/A.683). While the 1999 amendments expanded the coverage of … collective bargaining agreement provides, in relevant part, as follows: “[i]n the event a member of this unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-3