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DiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… of relatives or another suitable person outside the foster care system, according to an audit released today by State … to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare services, which are administered by 58 local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansSelected Aspects of Capital Program Project Management
… instead of quarterly; however, we noted gaps of up to two years between Assessments. For another missing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/selected-aspects-capital-program-project-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2104
… (Internal Revenue Service) tax withholding requirements for 2023 and other tax related topics. Affected Employees: … PayServ with the new Federal and New York tax requirements for 2023. OSC continues to use the Percentage Method on an Annual payroll period for income tax withholding purposes. Agency Actions: Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2104-summary-tax-related-changes-2023Addiction Support Services During Emergencies
… comprehensive system of addiction services for prevention, treatment, and recovery. OASAS operates 12 Addiction Treatment Centers and oversees nearly 400 providers that it … than 1,000 substance use disorder and problem gambling treatment and prevention programs (Programs) across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/11/02/addiction-support-services-during-emergenciesElmwood Village Charter School – Building Acquisition (2017M-237)
… site selection reviews and cost-benefit analyses for real estate transactions to ensure the School’s best interest. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/02/16/elmwood-village-charter-school-building-acquisition-2017m-237DiNapoli: Retired Westchester County Police Officer Indicted for Forging State Records to Illegally Double-Dip From State Pension Fund
… (SED). “The defendant allegedly submitted forged documents to scam the New York state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. … maintaining its integrity are priorities for my office. I thank District Attorney Clegg, the State Education … the case. The charges add to those first brought against him when he was arrested on July 14, 2022, which then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-retired-westchester-county-police-officer-indicted-forging-state-records-illegally-doubleCity of Binghamton – Apparent Misappropriation of Parks and Recreation Department Funds (2013M-169)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the former Director properly deposited … Department purposes for the period of January 1, 2007, to January 5, 2013. Background The City of Binghamton is … Whalen was a City employee for 39 years. He was scheduled to retire from his position as the Director of Parks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/10/03/city-binghamton-apparent-misappropriation-parks-and-recreation-department-fundsDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… Response Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Assessment (VA). The VAs must identify potential vulnerabilities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (Follow-Up)
… working with the Local Districts to ensure that all required documents have been included, and assessing budgeted … January 2019 through December 2019 and select expenses from 2020. Overall, the audit found that OTDA was not … Key Recommendation OTDA officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about any actions planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-center-followSOMOS 2026: Important Information for New Yorkers
… Adult Day Care Programs , February 2026 Childcare Services for Children Under Five , January 2026 Financial Challenges … Staffing and Case Management , October 2025 Support for Aging New Yorkers , August 2025 Older Adults in NYC: … at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments , January 2026 NYC DSS, Administration of CityFHEPS for Homebase Clients , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/somosCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… to schools on how to report incidents; improved its site visit processes to help enhance school safety and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2014
… with April Holdings LLC for the sale of 350 Carleton Ave. in the Town of Islip. Office of Parks and Recreation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2014Opinion 91-15
… homes, a portion of the subdivision remained undeveloped for a variety of reasons. The developer has applied to the … pay money in lieu of park land as a result of the request for resubdivision, notwithstanding that the developer … cases" that a proposed plat show a park or parks suitable for recreation or, if that is not practical, the planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15DiNapoli: $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Unraveled Following Nassau County District Attorney Investigation
… Attorney Madeline Singas announced the arrest of a financial advisor from Pennsylvania and the re-arrest of his alleged collaborator, a financial advisor from Syosset, for allegedly scamming at … for whom Eckstein worked as a personal accountant and financial advisor, agreed to invest approximately $385,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-10-million-ponzi-scheme-unraveled-following-nassau-county-district-attorney-investigationDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
The program run by the State Education Department to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment transition to independent living and rise out of poverty is not fulfilling its mission because it too often leaves participants with inadequate plans that do not accomplish those goals
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… vulnerable adult protective services; preventive services for children and families; and juvenile justice. OCFS owns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/29/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systems-followUnitedHealthcare – Improper Payments for Medical Services Designated By Modifier Code 59
… 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance … the NYSHIP program and contracts with UnitedHealthcare (United) to process and pay medical and surgical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United’s payments to medical providers are based, in part, on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/08/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-medical-services-designated-modifier-code-59State Agencies Bulletin No. 1162
… employees may be eligible for a payment as a result of the salary adjustment. If the agency has made an effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1162-retroactive-increase-guaranteed-pre-shift-briefing-minimum-nonOversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent to which the New York City Department of Homeless Services DHS implemented the recommendations in our initial audit report Oversight
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and unreliable data systems further hinder its ability to effectively monitor program requirements. City University … with payment card industry standards and is committed to maintaining strong internal controls, it has not provided … regulations over environmental laboratories. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0