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Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… are required to be documented as progress notes in CONNECTIONS – a statewide system for collecting and recording … State Office of Information Technology Services, maintains CONNECTIONS. Key Findings For the period of July 1, 2014 … were conducted and if progress notes were recorded in CONNECTIONS in a timely manner. Based on our review, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… of living at or near the federal poverty level, resulting in painful choices related to basic needs such as shelter, health care, food and transportation. Often, the result is … and philanthropic efforts have contributed to improvements in the rate of food insecurity. Reflecting improving economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsMedicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims
… Department of Health: Medicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (2009-S-46) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/20/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claimsXI.14.B Publication of Grants Opportunities – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… (DED) will publish grant opportunities in the Contract Reporter. In addition, publication of grant opportunities in … any grant opportunity that is published in the Contract Reporter or State Register will be considered to have … 4-C. However, best practice encourages use of the Contract Reporter, as well as the Grants Opportunity Portal , as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14b-publication-grants-opportunitiesSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) … two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses NYs 529 College Savings and NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsContract Advisory No. 26
… where competitive bidding is required by statute, rule or regulation shall contain the following statement subscribed … competitive bidding is not required by statute, rule or regulation may contain, at the discretion of the department, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… its replacement of public and private lead water service lines without running afoul of the State Constitution’s … governments as they work to replace all lead service lines connected to residential services throughout New York … Carmella Mantello . “We have already replaced over 350 lines and have an ambitious plan to replace all lead pipes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion enacted state budget for State Fiscal … programs. DiNapoli expressed concerns about the growth in capital spending and debt. He also cautioned that many … betterthanexpected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $2205 billion enacted state budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… to ensure that adequate controls over timekeeping and payroll processes are in place. In addition, DHS is also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersWallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… not use competitive methods to purchase a used 2008 brush truck (mini pumper) that cost $175,000. As a result, … and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126Brighton Central School District – Procurement (2022M-205)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Brighton Central … District (District) officials made procurements related to the 2021- 22 capital improvement project (CIP) in accordance … statutory requirements and good business practices. Of the nine CIP contracts totaling $4.4 million awarded to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/02/brighton-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-205State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… of Verona in Oneida County. $6.4 million with Siemens Medical Solutions USA Inc. for service and support of Siemens … for highway rehabilitation and ADA compliance work along I-290 in Erie County. $12.5 million with El Sol … to errors, improprieties or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilSelected Aspects of Collecting Outstanding Amounts Due for Parking Violations
… that can issue parking summonses within New York City (NYC). During fiscal years 2017 through 2019, DOF processed … for collecting fines and fees for violations issued within NYC, and also the Outside Collection Agency/External Inquiry … from respondents who have New York plates and live within NYC. DOF refers other cases to the NYC Law Department, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/23/selected-aspects-collecting-outstanding-amounts-due-parking-violationsApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects … To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… a resident of Tamarac, Florida, pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a Class D felony, for … Schneiderman announced that Renee Kanas pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree a Class D felony for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysDiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) inappropriately paid more … nearly $1 million over a 27-month period for thousands of Medicaid recipients whose benefits were already covered by … The state Department of Health inappropriately paid more than 29000 pharmacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programMount Sinai Fire District - Financial Condition and Price Quotations for Purchases (2019M-83)
… Determine if the District is seeking competition for purchases that are under the bidding threshold. Key … balance. District officials did not always seek quotations for purchases under the bidding threshold. Key Recommendations Adopt financial plans for the maintenance of a reasonable level of fund balance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/23/mount-sinai-fire-district-financial-condition-and-price-quotationsState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,627 contracts for state … . Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture & Markets $16.6 million with Triangle Talent, … services at the New York State fairgrounds. Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control $1.2 million with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDecarbonization Advisory Panel Report - April 2019
A report on how the Fund can best mitigate investment risks stemming from climate change and maximize opportunities from the new, low-carbon economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/decarbonization-advisory-panel-2019.pdfTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a … seek competition when procuring professional services. Of the 67 professional service providers that were paid … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58