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Oversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City)
… whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/21/oversight-juvenile-detention-facilities-outside-new-york-cityOpinion 2024-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … City of Troy’s (“City”) resolution no. 2024-127, adopted by the City Council on September 5, 2024, seeking an advisory … Constitution’s prohibition of gifts and loans of public money. At the outset, we must emphasize that our Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Opinion 92-9
… GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-o; CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §3101 et seq .: A volunteer firefighter appearing at … of the fire district fire department, subject to any rules or regulations governing the department, may authorize … as requiring a physical presence in a courtroom before a judge ( cf ., e.g., People v Thumser , 144 Misc 2d 425, 544 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Health Department Needs to Step-Up Oversight of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) needs to improve its monitoring of New York’s Lead Poisoning … “Lead poisoning poses a major health risk to children and can cause anemia, hearing loss, lower IQs or even death,” … department needs to make sure all lead-poisoned children get the services they need.” DOH is responsible for …
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
… with Attorney General Letitia James and the New York City Department of Investigations, his scheme was exposed and he … never acceptable, and offenders will always be brought to justice for their misdeeds,” said Attorney General Letitia … this straw donor scheme,” said New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett . “With today’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention
… of 1969. Health and Hospitals, the largest public health care system in the nation, is a network of 22 facilities, including 11 acute care hospitals, 6 diagnostics and treatment centers, and 5 … – Bellevue, Kings County, Lincoln, Gouverneur, and the Home Health Agency – to verify that these nurses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retentionMedicaid Program – Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With Comprehensive Third-Party Insurance
… made Medicaid mainstream managed care premium payments on behalf of individuals who had comprehensive third-party … to those who are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The Department administers … comprehensive TPHI coverage after the coverage has taken effect. Our audit determined Medicaid paid over $691 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/13/medicaid-program-managed-care-premium-payments-recipients-comprehensive-third-partyDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… Repair Approved a $1.3 million grant for the village of Greene and $1 million grant for the town of Babylon to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-decemberMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders
… Administration-approved use and the recipient's treatment is for that other use. To protect public safety, State laws … ED drugs approved to also treat BPH or PAH may not have had diagnoses of BPH or PAH – elevating the risk of … services to treat ED, if an MCO finds out the recipient is a registered sex offender, the MCO merely does not pay for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/03/medicaid-program-improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-andSocial Adult Day Services
… and physical safety. The audit covers the period April 1, 2011 through March 26, 2015. Background SADS programs are … each year. In fiscal year 2014-15, NYSOFA provided $1.1 million in funding to its 17 SADS contractors, while AAAs provided an additional $4.5 million of direct funding to the SADS operating in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/02/social-adult-day-servicesDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… Judge Gary L. Sharpe in federal court in Albany, announced by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli with United States … and prosecution of this case. “The defendant accepted money for taking official actions, and then lied to federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… a fleet of 1,950 non-revenue service vehicles used to support transit operations. Despite an estimated value of … need for more repairs. Also, there was no inventory system to track parts purchased for vehicle maintenance, resulting in parts that were missing or untraceable to a vehicle. Notably, for the audit period, maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsMTA's East Side Access Project 10 Years Late and $4.4 Billion Over Budget
… later than expected, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Time and again, the … expected to serve 160,000 riders daily, reducing commutes by up to 40 minutes. New tunnels will connect the LIRR main …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/03/mtas-east-side-access-project-10-years-late-and-44-billion-over-budgetDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority an opportunity to ease the pressure that growing debt places on its … operations and stabilize its future finances, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … down the road will depend in part on how the MTA chooses to manage debt in the coming years. “The MTA received the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released four audits of the state Department of Health’s (DOH) oversight of the Medicaid program. The audits … and collecting rebates from drug makers. “New York state faces a projected budget gap of $6 billion for the coming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… auditors found four of 13 PATH stations (Christopher Street, 9th Street, 14th Street, and 23rd Street) were not accessible to persons in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actCourse Offerings
… to student demand. Our audit covered the three academic years ended June 30, 2019. About the Program CUNY is a … were enrolled at CUNY’s 25 campuses. Historically, many first-time students studying toward a bachelor’s degree … CUNY data, many full-time first-time CUNY college students do not graduate within four to six years of enrollment – just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York: Empire Plan Drug Rebates (2014-S-62) In accordance with its … agreements utilized to obtain rebates for the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program did not meet or exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… approvals prompted interest payments, mandated under the Prompt Contracting Law, that cost the state $195,663 last … remains as serious a problem for NFPs today as when the Prompt Contracting Law was enacted in 1991. Over that time, … services on behalf of government, and the continued late payment on State contracts hinders service to communities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… that can improve as ridership returns, a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows. “The LIRR has … on time, or not delayed. However, delays in 2023 increased by 96 percent compared to 2022 as service increased 34% and … 11% from 2019. More than 93% of the problems were caused by mechanical problems or infrastructure maintenance issues. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priority