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DiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program
… developed the infrastructure to accurately review MCOs’ compliance with the Act. To illustrate, DOH cited a provider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hundreds-millions-dollars-medicaid-payments-went-providers-not-enrolled-programDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase compared to … increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an important role in helping local economies and businesses expand. This report … the period increased 76% from $16.5 million per project in 2011 to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Inconsistent Oversight and Guidance Left New York’s Group Home Residents at Risk During Pandemic
… living in group homes at risk during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new audit released today by … Thomas P. DiNapoli. OPWDD reported 657 people died from COVID-19, and more than 13,000 contracted the virus in its … a causal relationship between OPWDD’s actions and COVID cases. As explained by the department, certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-inconsistent-oversight-and-guidance-left-new-yorks-group-home-residents-risk-during-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… More than 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibited … New York City Parks Department facilities have barriers to people with disabilities and many don’t meet ADA … More than 30 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… ceilings in the community room, an entrance out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… The program run by the State Education Department (SED) to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment, transition to independent … too often leaves participants with inadequate plans that do not accomplish those goals, according to an audit released … The program run by the State Education Department to help New Yorkers with disabilities gain employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors and properly approves reimbursement of claims by homeless … the period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 and select expenses from 2020. About the Program Homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation … and historic sites and works to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the parks … parks had taken steps to improve accessibility. At many beaches and pools, wheelchairs were available and mats were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesVoluntary Compliance Program
… an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) agrees to waive penalties and interest associated with the reported … complies with the terms of the program. Participants in the program must file Abandoned Property reports. After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage facilities across the state, missing recommended maintenance and costing taxpayers storage expenses, according to an audit … at the onset of the COVID19 pandemic including ventilators and xray machines that now sits unused in storage facilities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringVillage of South Floral Park – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2021M-5)
Determine whether the Village of South Floral Park’s (Village) Board provided adequate oversight and management of budgets and fund balance and ensured annual audits were completed.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/south-floral-park-2021-5.pdf2016 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative
As of December 2016, OSC has completed 89 audits of expenses submitted to SED by preschool and/or school age special education providers over the last decade.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2016.pdf2015 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative
As of December 2015, OSC has completed 63 audits of expenses submitted to SED by preschool and/or school age special education providers over the last decade.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2015.pdf2014 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative
As of December 2014, OSC has completed 40 audits of expenses submitted to SED by preschool and/or school age special education providers over the last decade.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2014.pdfCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… funds for federal arts organizations. The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the … the Frick Collection, the Lower East Side Tenement Museum and the American Folk Art Museum, among others. It also established the Paycheck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryService Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… credit. As a NYSLRS member, you earn service credit for your paid public employment with a participating … You may also be able to receive additional service credit for public employment before you became a NYSLRS member or for military service. This booklet describes the types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… oversees the provision of congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its senior centers. Our audit covered the three fiscal … $342 million, including $216 million and $43 million in City and State funding, respectively, with the remainder … oversees the provision of congregate meals meals served in a group setting in its senior centers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… operators to verify addresses and immediately update case records with any changes. System enhancements have also … issues, such as when a party related to a child support case is deceased. DiNapoli recommended OTDA: Develop specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-payments