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Oversight of Shelter Placements
… that have the necessary services and supervision. The audit covered the period from January 2018 through January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsPublic Welfare – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Public Assistance Recipients Decrease to Near Record Low For SFY 2021-22, the average monthly number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-welfareLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… whether the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office (Central) and Lehman College (Lehman) officials … Determine whether the City University of New Yorks Central Office and Lehman College officials adequately assured that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsControls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… At Brooklyn’s Auburn Family Residence, which housed 172 adult family units, the bathroom upgrade project to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… to help the growing number of New Yorkers going hungry in the wake of the economic damage caused by the COVID-19 … the need to combat hunger vigorously is clear and urgent. In 2019, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … reality of food insecurity: 1.3 million adult New Yorkers live in households without enough food. Black and Hispanic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… able to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars. Another $1.2 million in rebates could be collected with further … million in drug rebates has been invoiced for the period Oct. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2017. Auditors found another $1.2 … in estimated rebates could be collected for the period Oct. 1, 2015 to September 30, 2017. These pertain to certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Preschool Special Education Provider Received Nearly $6 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… $6 million for expenses that did not qualify for taxpayer reimbursement, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … charged to both YAI and the state, duplicating claims for reimbursement. Other ineligible costs included: $1.2 million … to NYL's Consolidated Fiscal Reports and future reimbursement rates. He also recommended SED work with NYL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-preschool-special-education-provider-received-nearly-6-million-ineligible-expensesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
Nearly 30 percent of all New York households expect a loss of employment income within the next four weeks according to new data from the Census Bureaus Household Pulse Survey
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020DiNapoli: Two Arrested for Stealing More Than $200,000 From 86-Year-Old State Pensioner
… announced the arrests of Amber Diacetis, a 30-year-old Albany resident, and Devin Zielinski, 33, for allegedly … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.ny.gov/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-two-arrested-stealing-more-200000-86-year-old-state-pensionerOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (2017-S-29)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is providing effective oversight of Family Support Service contracts with entities...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s29.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… short-term borrowing, but has not drawn on it to date. S&P Global Ratings revised the State’s credit rating outlook to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… by $68.8 million and overestimated appropriations by $29.5 million. Additionally, the district’s reported surplus fund … surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit by $1.3 million, or 11.9 percentage points. The board and … As a result, payroll staff were unable to interpret what benefits employees are entitled to receive and may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up) (2019-F-42)
To determine the extent of the implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.’s...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f42.pdfNiagara Wheatfield Central School District - Niagara Power Coalition and Native American Revenues (2019M-227)
… revenues. Key Findings District officials did not properly account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues; $4.2 million … that was not properly approved. Key Recommendations Account for Niagara Power Coalition revenues in a special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/niagara-wheatfield-central-school-district-niagara-power-coalition-andNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown … 2022, at https://robinhoodorg-wp-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2022/04/PT_Annual2021_final.pdf . 10 Annie … cal-documentation/hhp/Phase_2_Questionnaire_11_2_20_Updated_English.pdf included the question, “In the last 7 days, how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… In direct placement cases, courts usually order the local district to supervise the placement. State regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program (2020-S-46)
To determine whether the Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) Supported Employment Program achieved its intended objectives, namely, to provide vocational rehabilitation supported employment services for individuals with a disability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s46.pdfState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,950 contracts for state … at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Office of General Services - Design & Construction $14 million with Quackenbush Co., Inc. for installation of above ground heating system and underground hot water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Metropolitan … that will be provided to help achieve that goal, and how progress will be measured. A prior audit, issued in March … OTI made progress in addressing these issues, but it could do more to ensure revenues owed are assessed and collected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… charge of overseeing food services at homeless shelters in New York City were lax in inspecting them and did not check … tuberculosis (TB), according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When you get … of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers New York state's homeless housing and services programs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-shelters