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State Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing … health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… related to basic needs such as shelter, health care, food and transportation. Often, the result is hunger or food insecurity, which is uncertainty or inability to get enough food because of a lack of resources. The consequences can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… and how to respond in situations that may delay trains en route, it is essential that SIR ensure train crews take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followAdult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail Dispensaries in New York State
… The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) maintains a list of operational adult use cannabis dispensaries, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/adult-use-cannabis-tax-revenue-and-retail-dispensaries-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released an economic … Brighton Beach have undergone robust economic growth led by rapid job and business creation over the last decade,” … so far and I am committed to making sure the city puts its money where its mouth is and continues to have Coney Island’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (Follow-Up)
… to OTDA for homeless housing was $2 billion or more for calendar years 2019 through 2022. Since 1996, the Westchester … for 100 adult families, serves over 250 families per year. Westhab is the single largest provider of these … Local Districts’ claim submissions must comply with OTDA’s Fiscal Reference Manual, which provides guidance on costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-center-followOpinion 89-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (for notice of pendency affecting more than one parcel) ACTIONS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-5DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… The state Department of Labor is falling short in enforcing New York’s laws to protect child performers, according to an … permit renewals, and 3,500 permits not identified by type. For the same period, DOL issued 844 employer certificates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersDiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting
State auditors examining New York City Police Department NYPD records were unable to confirm that all hate crimes in the city are properly recorded and reported by the department
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-finds-opportunities-improved-nypd-hate-crimes-reportingAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… Becoming a participating employer begins a partnership with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleDiNapoli: NYC Dept. of Buildings Is Not Doing Enough to Improve Construction Site Safety
… manager, missing or incomplete safety logs and inspection records, and no proof that workers were given required safety … the agency of the incident (DOB was told of it by the Police Department). It also ordered a full-time … search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-dept-buildings-not-doing-enough-improve-construction-site-safetyFiling for Retirement – When Employees Retire
… applications, must be “filed with the Office of the State Comptroller” within a specific time period to be … documents are considered filed when they are received by our Albany office, one of our consultation sites or … Office of the State Comptroller. Documents received by employers from employees have not been “filed with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/filing-retirementDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… and many don’t meet ADA standards, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Federal law demands … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers programs for the State’s low-income residents and provides leadership, … in the operation of these programs. OTDA oversees the State’s network of emergency homeless shelters—ranging from … general, shelter facilities must be maintained in a good state of repair and sanitation in conformance with applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages and high prices that are putting a financial strain on … from 10.2% to as high as 36.6% of median family income. “Access to quality, affordable child care is a necessity for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… the capital improvement process at City-owned homeless shelters. Our audit covered the period from July 1, 2013 … (City) and for providing fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. Governed by a "right to shelter" mandate, the City … services. Over the years, a number of City homeless shelters have fallen into disrepair. The City has addressed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Justice Services $2.5 million with Health Research Inc. to maintain and enhance the National Instant Background Check … engineering services statewide, including $50 million to AECOM USA Inc., $50 million to Arcadis Of New York Inc., and $50 million to Camp Dresser …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… A sampling of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or … “By neglecting to properly implement these regulations, New Yorkers may be at risk should a fire or other emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: State Should Recoup $11.7 Million from Special Education Contractors
… for $479,596 in property costs and $113,552 in excess executive compensation. League Treatment Center (LTC): … in ineligible consultant costs. Compensation costs for the executive director, CFO, and assistant executive director over three years exceeded the regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-state-should-recoup-117-million-special-education-contractorsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Federal Funding for New York City
… New York City’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 operating budget relies … billion in federal government funding, accounting for 6.4% of total spending, according to a series of briefs released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-analysis-federal-funding-new-york-city