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DiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… handling of direct placement cases; Develop procedures for county supervision of children in direct placement to ensure … are included in the audit. Full Report https://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093020/sga-2020-17s30.pdf Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansPublic Health – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Enhanced Federal Funding Helps Lower State and Local Medicaid Spending; Overall Spending Decreases … spending by $4.1 billion (15.4 percent) to $22.5 billion and local Medicaid spending by $693 million (8.3 percent) to … legislation shifted $3.4 billion in State Medicaid costs and $754 million in local Medicaid costs to the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-healthMembership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… Contents on the left or scroll down to see how your years of service affect your retirement benefits. For specific … job-related death and disability benefits. After 1 year of service credit, you are covered by a non-job-related death benefit. With 5 years of service credit, you become vested and are entitled to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees
… that your survivors will receive a death benefit if you die before retiring. Your survivors may be eligible even … with your retirement system. NYSLRS members, you can sign in to Retirement Online to view or update your … and Your Benefits page . (Return to Top) Where can I get more information? Your employer’s benefits administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employeesFar Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Queens Supreme Court Justice Richard L. Buchter, who yesterday sentenced Kurmen to six months in jail and five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialMembership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… how your years of service affect your retirement benefits. For specific information about your retirement plan, go to … more years of service credit, you are: Eligible to apply for a non-job-related disability benefit. Eligible for an out-of-service death benefit, if you leave public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… in the special education process, these reviews address only 1/6 of the State’s school districts per year, providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… facilitates compliance through the use of an electronic permit application system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of … We also found that the System had significant data entry, maintenance, and functionality deficiencies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… poverty. Continued federal resources, along with a greater equity in state services, can help improve the lives of New … of need that reflect modern living standards. Assess current programs for potential improvements, including the … the lives of those who are most in need.” "Despite being home to some of the wealthiest people in the U.S., New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for … March 3, 2020. About the Program The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) is responsible for supervising State programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. Two such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityOversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Oversight of Direct Placement of Children ( 2017-S-30 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followChild Support and Spousal Maintenance – Divorce and Your Benefits
… An Income Withholding Order for child support or spousal maintenance that was … before retirement cannot be applied toward the member’s pension payments. A new Income Withholding Order must be served on NYSLRS after the member retires for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/child-support-and-spousal-maintenanceOversight of the Early Intervention Program
… Objective To determine whether the New York State Department of Health (Department) is effectively … and timely access to services for children across the State. The audit covered the period from July 2018 through … both the Program and contracts with the 57 counties in the State and New York City (referred to as “municipalities”) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/28/oversight-early-intervention-programDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. "A smart way to combat rising college costs is to plan ahead. It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenProtection of Child Performers
… ensured that parents/guardians and employers complied with the legal requirements that help protect the welfare of … Background The Department of Labor (Department) is charged with protecting workers in New York State. Part 186 of the … Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with all parts of the Law and NYCRR. The Law and NYCRR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… P. DiNapoli today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct Plan. It is the fourth fee … “The latest reduction to the Direct Plan’s management fees means that more money will be available to help parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planDevelopmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education … not-for-profit organization approved by SED to provide preschool special education services to children with … of Interest State Education Department: Infant and Child Learning Center - The Research Foundation for the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/developmental-disabilities-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… by SED to provide full-day and half-day Special Class (SC) and Special Class in an Integrated Setting (SCIS) … for the audited cost-based programs. In addition to the SC and SCIS programs, Hebrew Institute operated two other SED …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/22/hebrew-institute-deaf-and-exceptional-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfBank Street College of Education – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Bank Street College of Education (Bank Street) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Background Bank Street’s Family Center (Center) is a not-for-profit … To determine whether the costs reported by the Bank Street College of Education on its Consolidated Fiscal Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/bank-street-college-education-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual