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Oversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64) 180-Day Response
The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health is ensuring that the registration, licensing, and inspection of radioactive materials facilities and radiation equipment facilities are completed as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s64-response.pdfLease Classification Changes as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin explains the GASB’s new definition of a lease (including outlining the types of leases that are excluded by this new standard) and an explanation of what a lease term is per Statement 87.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/lease-classification-changes-required-by-gasb-statement-87.pdfAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System (2019-S-14)
To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority Capital Construction is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation review process and taking action where performance ratings are less than satisfactory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s14.pdfHealth 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-programNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersOpinion 92-21
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … MUNICIPAL LAW, §99-l: When a town or village justice court reports the mass dismissal of numerous pending cases … to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… offenses are not always being reported for attempting to operate their vehicles while under the influence or for … interlock device (IID) in their vehicles, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … violations of “negative activity” such as failed tests due to excessive BAC levels and reports of alleged tampering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… The Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Office of General Services (OGS) are now directing all state agencies to submit better reporting of their purchases of New York produced foods according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… New York City’s budget is balanced for fiscal year (FY) 2016 … conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual … The surplus was used to increase reserves and to help balance the FY 2016 budget. Over the years, the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthExxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… Systems, CalPERS and other U.S. and European investors. A list of co-filers is available here . Last year, ExxonMobil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… Objectives To determine if the State Education Department (Department) … data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… (NYEIS). Additionally, local officials said the provider directory was not kept up to date on the NYEIS. As a result, … deliver equitable access. Regularly verify the provider directory is accurate and up to date to ensure it is useful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing court-ordered treatment for individuals under Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… disease (ESRD) who meet certain eligibility requirements get the Medicare benefits to which they are entitled, … in the audit, many of the state's Medicaid recipients are also eligible for Medicare. Medicare is the federal health … they may be eligible for Medicare and how to apply. DOH can also obtain recoveries from Medicare (up to 12 months of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsXI.18.C Consultant Disclosure – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… on-line at https://www.onetonline.org to find a list of occupations.) Number of Employees: the total number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18c-consultant-disclosureDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… electric vehicle (EV) chargers where they are most needed by New York’s nearly 50,000 registered EVs, leaving nearly half of the state’s counties without any NYPA-installed charging … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… some positive developments for the state’s fiscal recovery from the pandemic, including higher than expected personal … New York, we continue to suffer unimaginable losses. Too many families have lost loved ones, huge numbers of New … DiNapoli’s office says the Executive Budget is unclear on how the state would use billions of dollars in unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… possible to all New Yorkers in need of their help.” In a letter to the federal Department of Health and Human … the agency suspended all on-site recertification reviews. These reviews are unannounced inspections of safety conditions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… receipts; and To prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties.” … receipts and to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the … State agencies about NYESS’ capabilities and benefits so agency officials may educate their employment service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities