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DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit of … to make sure our children and school personnel are safe. Emergency planning must be a priority for all New York … to develop comprehensive safety plans and building-level emergency response plans. SED regulations were developed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningOpinion 2006-3
… franchise agreement with a cable television company, which is only operative in the unincorporated area of the town, are to be credited to the part-town general … company, which is only operative in the unincorporated area of the town, are to be credited to the town-wide or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3XII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… Unit for alternate instructions, either by email or phone at (518) 486-4602. A Business Unit may administer liens … returns using the State’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) must do so electronically. While a Business Unit … Unit for alternate instructions, either by email or phone at (518) 486-4602. A Business Unit can journal voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsState Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… the growth potential in our Valley. The team at DFS was a pleasure to work with and their guidance and support were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-developmentStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street Construction-Related Permits (Report 2020-N-6 ). About … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… under both State and federal laws, DHR “dual files” the case with HUD. DHR receives reimbursement from HUD for … of probable cause or no probable cause, conciliations, or case dismissals. Once a complaint has been received, DHR … described above must be recorded and tracked in DHR’s Law Manager Case Management System (CMS) for housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsMedicaid Program – Oversight of Social Adult Day Care Programs
… Service Plan. In December 2021, DOH utilized the site name and address provided in network submissions by MLTC plans and assigned a site ID to each to create the HCBS Sites and Contracts … Database (Database). This tool allows DOH to monitor SADC site compliance with the Final Rule by documenting when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/06/medicaid-program-oversight-social-adult-day-care-programsHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… we found that the required two contact visits per month to 30 of the foster children (63 percent) and 36 of the foster … of “contemporaneously,” which is a recommended maximum of 30 days. However, we noted that the five contracted agencies … were entered more than 15 days late. Using the 30-day recording period, 56 of the 352 progress notes (16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… by the Office of Information Technology Services (OITS). OITS receives EBT transaction data directly from the EBT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… Objective To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide … To determine if the New York City Administration for Childrens Services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkStreet Construction-Related Permits
… City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/13/street-construction-related-permitsPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… with a disability in all programs, activities, and services of public entities, such as Parks. The U.S. … community parks, focusing on high-density, low-income areas and parks. Officials indicated that accessibility … not been addressed, including some that pose potential safety risks. For the majority of these barriers, the Survey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses
… the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) provided available services under programs to small … period from July 2019 to November 2023. About the Program SBS' mission is to help “unlock economic potential and create … building thriving neighborhoods across the five boroughs.” SBS contracts with outside entities known as Industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/10/facilitated-programs-assist-small-businessesDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… needs to address before emergency federal funds dry up in 2025. After that, the MTA faces enormous budget shortfalls … more than $1 billion of deficit financing, a dangerous practice of long-term borrowing to pay for short term needs … funding, timely implementation of the congestion pricing program could bring more riders and funding to the system and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for September 2014
… million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office … are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits … to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for September 2014: Major Contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-september-2014DiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates … The New York State Department of Health DOH needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… Limited course offerings and lack of access to advisors may be … complained that they could not register for a desired course; Significantly, 139 of those 252 students (55 percent) indicated they were unable to register for a course that was required for their major; and 103 of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… $305 million in 2016 to $176 million in 2022. As of April 2023, the more costly primary carrier service AAR vans … declined from 362,214 in October 2016 to 143,726 in July 2023. The number of trips taken by brokers increased from … All other services made up less than 15% of trips in June 2023. Service Issues Amid Shift to Broker Services DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Part C Claims (2023-S-13) Under Medicare Part C, private insurance companies administer Medicare benefits … and payment system to prevent incorrect payments. Homes and Community Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation – … New York City Department of Parks & Recreation – Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Services (OGS): Compliance with Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up) (2021-F-12) An audit released in April … Department of State: Compliance with Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up) (2021-F-11) An audit released in April … and continued to identify new data sets to add to Open Data. However, the department did not identify the total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits