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Health Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to improve its monitoring of … on the local level to ensure children with elevated blood lead levels are receiving required services, according … even death,” DiNapoli said. “My auditors found the Health Department regional offices are not consistently conducting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/health-department-needs-step-oversight-lead-poisoning-prevention-programDiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… that former New York City Council candidate Albert Alvarez pleaded guilty to Offering a False Instrument for … A misdemeanor, in the Supreme Court of New York County. Alvarez previously served as Chief of Staff to New York City Council Majority Leader Joel Rivera. In 2013, Alvarez ran for Rivera’s seat in the 15th New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeMTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… and has tried to limit the strain on its operating budget from debt service costs, but potential federal actions … in the 2025-2029 capital program, if it cannot find cost savings in its capital or operating budget, it may be faced with this choice as a last resort. The enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… Young workers in New York City between the ages of 16-24 … continued to face even higher unemployment rates, with young Black workers at 23.8%, nine points greater than in 2019. “Young New Yorkers, who tend to work in lower wage industries, … Young workers in New York City between the ages of 1624 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… with United States Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and Andrew W. Vale, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany … trust for personal gain,” said Special Agent in Charge Andrew W. Vale. “Such actions have a real and negative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… noted that the most recent initiative known as the Grants Gateway leverages technology to streamline contracting, … report recommends: Quarterly reports using the new Grants Gateway data on the timeliness of prompt contracting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsMTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA’s) East Side Access project, which will bring Long Island Rail … the MTA has come up short on the goal to deliver the East Side Access project on schedule and within budget,” … as they move forward with their capital program.” East Side Access is the nation’s largest public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetXI.12.C Surety Takeovers – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… should the original contractor default. In the event of a contractor default and surety takeover of a contract, as … leading to the termination of the original contractor; A copy of the notice of termination to the original contractor; and A copy of the executed surety takeover agreement. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12c-surety-takeoversWhat's New
… Security Death Master File, or researching a published obituary. If the holder obtains confirmation of the death, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newXI-A.2 Purchase Requisitions – XI-A. Purchasing
… use of the requisition to streamline and standardize the purchasing process. In the Statewide Financial System (SFS), … of General Services’ (OGS) Procurement Guidelines when purchasing goods or services. For additional information on … to select the correct address on the requisition. When purchasing items that are included in the Item Master, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a2-purchase-requisitions-section-overview-and-policiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Facilities (2014-S-18) Medicaid made $1.6 million in actual overpayments and up to $5.3 million in potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… local laws, regulations, and ordinances to ensure a safe, comfortable environment for residents. In 2020, OTDA updated … an inspection. The objective of our initial audit, issued on March 10, 2020, was to determine if OTDA had adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followCollege Readiness (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, College Readiness (Report 2021-N-1 ). About the Program … require education beyond a high school diploma—a college degree or advanced certificate represents entry to … half of all students who complete high school and go to college require remedial courses and nearly half never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/09/college-readiness-followMedicaid Program – Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Comprehensive Third-Party Insurance
… of Health (Department) made Medicaid mainstream managed care premium payments on behalf of individuals who had … funded program that provides a wide range of health care services to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The Department administers the State’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/13/medicaid-program-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-comprehensive-third-partyOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (Health and … Hospitals is a public benefit corporation created by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of 1969. … essential health care services to more than 1 million New Yorkers annually. For the fiscal year ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionSocial Adult Day Services
… of Health (DOH), are effectively overseeing Social Adult Day Services (SADS) programs to ensure that providers comply … of Health are effectively overseeing Social Adult Day Services prog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesCourse Offerings
… studying toward a bachelor’s degree would earn that degree in four years of full-time study. However, over the past 30 … institutional resources available to students, difficulty in registering for courses, available financial resources, … the five senior colleges with the largest enrollment, one in each borough, as of the fall 2017 semester. These five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… projects within the required time frames. This audit covered the period from April 2020 through July 2023. About … Program The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act), effective January 1, 2020, was designed to … social, economic, and environmental factors. In the decision to permit such facilities, ORES must review all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
To determine whether Medicaid recipients including sex offenders inappropriately received Medicaidfunded sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction drugs procedures and supplies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andFredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … did not notify staff, parents and/or guardians of test results exceeding the lead action level, in writing, as … provide supporting documentation to confirm they reported test results that exceeded the lead action level to the local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6