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DiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… The state Department of Labor’s (DOL) failure to replace its … COVID-19 pandemic, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DOL refused to provide … examined the period from Jan. 2020 to March 2022. “The state Department of Labor’s antiquated UI system was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… receiving those services within 30 days, upon parental consent. From July 2018 through February 2022, approximately … of services in DOH’s 2020 annual report, then just 66%, instead of the reported 90%, of children received services on … a result, some parents were turned away by providers who no longer were offering services or taking on new clients. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
Audits of 20 school districts across New York state found many could not always locate information technology IT assets such as laptop computers tablets and monitors did not always keep records of those assets and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
A sample of local governments across New York reported $134 billion in actual and anticipated spending on capital projects over a 10year period with about 55 of the total in response to climaterelated hazards such as increased flooding and storm damage according to a report released today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… notice about the issues from HDC or HPD, while managing agents at Arlington Terrace/North Shore never corrected the … annual apartment inspection reports that building managing agents are supposed to conduct. The audit found that HPD failed to properly monitor managing agents at the developments and did not inspect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage facilities across … during COVID-19. DME now in storage includes CPAP/BiPAP machines, ventilators, oxygen tanks, pulse oximeters (which … of the COVID19 pandemic including ventilators and xray machines that now sits unused in storage facilities across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringSewanhaka Central High School District - Information Technology Contingency Planning (2023M-12)
Determine whether Sewanhaka Central High School District (District) officials developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-2023-12.pdfCVS Health – Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2022-S-1)
To determine if CVS Health appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan Medicare Rx drug benefit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s1.pdfCVS Health: Accuracy of Empire Plan Medicare Rx Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (2022-S-1) 180-Day Response
To determine if CVS Health appropriately invoiced drug manufacturers and remitted corresponding rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service for prescription drugs provided under the Empire Plan Medicare Rx drug benefit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s1-response1.pdfLingering 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.pdfCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City of Long Beach’s (City) proposed budget for the 202-25 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/long-beach-city-b24-7-4.pdfInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area, April 2022
During this high inflationary period, increases in the NYC metro area have been less than those nationally and in other large metropolitan areas; nevertheless, price increases appear poised to outstrip earnings growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/inflation-nyc-metropolitan-area.pdfSullivan County Funding Corporation – Millennium Revolving Loan Program (2021M-196)
Determine whether Sullivan County (County) Funding Corporation (Corporation) officials awarded funds from the Millennium revolving loan program (Program) in accordance with established policy guidelines (guidelines) and ensured businesses complied with loan agreements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/sullivan-county-ldc-2021-196.pdfRetirement Online Contact Administrator Authorization Form for State Employers (RS5545)
This form is for State employers to authorize a Contact Administrator for Retirement Online, who will be responsible for maintaining accurate and complete business contact information for the individuals with whom NYSLRS communicates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5545.pdfRetirement Online Contact Administrator Authorization Form for Local Employers (RS5544)
This form is for local employers to authorize a Contact Administrator for Retirement Online, who will be responsible for maintaining accurate and complete business contact information for the individuals with whom NYSLRS communicates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5544.pdfSelected Performance Measures (2018-S-18) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) constituent agencies’ performance measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure its performance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s18-response.pdfSelected Performance Measures (2018-S-18)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) constituent agencies’ performance measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure its performance.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s18.pdfApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 1 Members
… NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 1 under Sections 75d and 75e Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1502/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for ERS Tier 2 Members
… NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits information for ERS Tier 2 under Sections 75d and 75e Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1507/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 41[j]) – Basic Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… Basic Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members under Sections 70a 71a and 75 Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave Section 41j …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1505/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-41j