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The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the … York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateSCAM ALERT
… November 27, 2024 NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat involving Retirement Online . Scammers have created a … Scam Alert NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertOpinion 97-2
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover former school board … who participates in a municipal cooperative health benefit plan for Part B Medicare premiums paid by the former school … are not members of, and are not eligible to receive a retirement allowance from, a public retirement system. Thus, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-2Rockville Centre Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-28)
… Determine whether the Rockville Centre Union Free School District District used its resources to maintain a website …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… IDEA. Funds to New York City The City’s fiscal year (FY) 2026 preliminary budget includes $291 million in federal IDEA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actDiNapoli: Employment Services System for New Yorkers with Disabilities Is Underutilized
… adults with disabilities are more likely to be living in poverty (28%) compared to working-age adults (12%). … than 1% while the number of individuals with a disability living in poverty decreased by 3%. Despite the promise of … Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance reach their employment goals and reduce their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-employment-services-system-new-yorkers-disabilities-underutilizedFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… 15, 2012 through December 13, 2016. Background New York State created the Advantage After School Program (Program) in … number of children expected to be served in the Program on any day during the year. OCFS administers the Program … sites serving about 17,000 children and youth across the State. State funding for the Program was $19.3 million and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… Message from the Comptroller Millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges as a result of living at or … (SNAP) and other efforts, the rate of food insecurity in New York declined by over 16 percent between 2008-2010 and … roughly one in ten — or about 800,000 — households in New York continue to suffer from food insecurity. More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (2017-S-29) 90-Day Response
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-2019-17s29-response.pdfSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the … Ensure that adequate supporting documentation is received and maintained for travel expenses. Other Related … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expensesResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) … Code) and adequately addressed noise complaints related to construction in New York City. Our audit period was … To determine whether the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsAdult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation Supported Employment Program
… do not contain all the required information in sufficient detail. The elements of the IPE that were present often … each participant who requires one and contain sufficient detail. Develop a process to periodically evaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/30/adult-career-and-continuing-education-services-vocational-rehabilitation-supportedWyandanch Union Free School District - Budget Review (B22-7-1)
… proposed 2022-23 budget. Background The Wyandanch Union Free School District (District) is located in Suffolk County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/01/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b22-7-1Cairo-Durham Central School District – Information Technology (2017M-246)
… properly safeguarded information technology (IT) assets for the period July 1, 2015 through June 27, 2017. Background … has approximately 1,200 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $29 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/cairo-durham-central-school-district-information-technology-2017m-246Accessibility for People With Disabilities (2022-S-3)
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken adequate steps to ensure State parks and historic sites are accessible and can accommodate persons with disabilities, including meeting State and federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s3.pdfDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… its equal employment and workplace protection policies to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and … occasion that calls for celebration. Exxon's refusal to heed investors' and advocates' calls to uphold LGBT rights had made its name a byword for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… to verify time or attendance. A review of three sampled track workers also found excessive overtime. For example, on Sept. 12, 2010, a track foreman claimed 24 consecutive overtime hours, an assistant track supervisor claimed 20.5 consecutive overtime hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsNYS Payroll Online - Add Trusted Sites in Internet Explorer 11
Step-by-step instructions on how to add trusted sites in Internet Explorer 11
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/ie11-trusted-site.pdfCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Report 2016-S-65 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Transit: Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions (2021-S-27) Flooding … cards. The Act also requires guards to complete training and renew their registration every two years. A … by a health care professional in a hospital or facility setting. In certain circumstances, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits