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DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done … intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsMedicaid Program – Oversight of Health Homes
… through October 2024. About the Program The Health Home Program (Program), implemented in New York in January … York State’s approach to Program implementation, a Health Home is the central point for directing patient-centered care … for reducing unnecessary health care costs. A Health Home is not a physical place; it’s a care management model …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/20/medicaid-program-oversight-health-homesDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Services for Vulnerable Adults
… The State Office of Children and Family Services is not … in harm’s way, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Every month thousands of vulnerable adults are referred to the state for help because they are being abused or unable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-services-vulnerable-adultsDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… of $5.3 billion from the prior year, according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller Thomas P. … encouraging improvements in IDA procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development Agencies … of $53 billion from the prior year according to an annual report on IDAs released by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportPsychotherapeutic Evaluational Programs, Inc. d.b.a. Parsons Preschool – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… focused primarily on expenses claimed on Parson’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and included certain … consulting, vehicle usage, and cell phones. $115,714 in utility, equipment, repair and maintenance, cleaning, … have been allocated to North Side. $89,989 in accrued rent expenses, including $49,781 for fiscal year ended June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/16/psychotherapeutic-evaluational-programs-inc-dba-parsons-preschool-compliance-reimbursableDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for November
… work at various state buildings in Albany. Department of Health $228.2 million for three contracts for Medicaid … Integrated Photonics (AIM Photonics) and its consortium of partners for the purchase and installation of specialized … and renovate the University of Buffalo’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. State University of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberDiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track
… past winter, but it can provide its riders with better service by improving preparations for major disruptions, … branch, auditors saw no LIRR messages to announce bus service availability to commuters. LIRR could not … Commander was appointed. Develop a process to manage bus service during an incident, including notifications to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-trackDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) contracts at around 20 percent, lower than the target … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s MWBE program is vitally important to help level the playing … and authorities are supposed to establish annual goals for MWBE participation in their contracts, make a good-faith …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: State Medicaid Program Made More Than $100 Million in Duplicate Payments
… and, in turn, the MCOs pay providers for services required by their members. Patients Incorrectly Getting Two … DiNapoli’s auditors found this has not been the case. From Jan. 2014 to June 2018, DOH inappropriately made $102.1 … of creating a control to prevent confirmed multiple CINs from being reused in the future. DOH agreed with many of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-state-medicaid-program-made-more-100-million-duplicate-paymentsAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… (UPK) programs found classrooms with potential fire and safety hazards, toxic cleaning supplies and peeling paint, according to an audit released today by … Universal Pre-K programs, but some providers have health and safety hazards in their facilities that need to be fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Capital Planning Problems Persist at NYRA
… $54.1 million) to the state and provided NYRA with funds to pay off $80 million in non-state debt and $25 … audit’s conclusions regarding controls in place over VLT funds. However, they generally disagreed with conclusions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-capital-planning-problems-persist-nyraDiNapoli: Health Departments Need to Clean Up Act on Food Safety
… are not consistently enforcing the state health code for eateries and other establishments nor explaining why violators are not … with serious violations accountable could be a recipe for disaster.” The state Department of Health (DOH) is … are not consistently enforcing the state health code for eateries and other establishments nor explaining why …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-health-departments-need-clean-act-food-safetyDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… participating businesses hired only people who qualified for the program and that the tax credits they were given were … meet age, residence and employment criteria to qualify for the New York Youth Jobs Program. They also must be … such as living in public housing or being in foster care. For the period January 2014 to July 2018, DiNapoli’s auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsUniversity at Albany – Sabbatical and Other Paid Leave
… determine whether the State University of New York SUNY at Albany Albany complied with policies for administering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/30/university-albany-sabbatical-and-other-paid-leaveAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… DRNY has filed a lawsuit to force the agency to give them full access to records. DiNapoli has written to legislative … Justice Center disagreed with the audit's findings. Its full response is included in the audit. Read the audit , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityVoluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides 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 … corporations not authorized to do business in NYS (§1312). Unclaimed funds due to an individual or business with a last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programDiNapoli: 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-communitiesDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ventilators and x-ray machines, that now sits unused in storage … “During the pandemic, New York state quickly purchased medical equipment to address the public health crisis,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that Rehabilitation Support … furnishings. Clients who need additional services, such as mental health services, receive them through other programs. … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office of Mental Health: Sky Light Center Inc. - Supported Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incDiNapoli Finds Major Problems with Rochester School District Payments
… School District needs to substantially overhaul how it is managing payroll and purchasing of goods and services," … number of mistakes and their potential total dollar value is cause for significant concern. The district has not … the district's policies and ensure that appropriate action is taken to address any violations. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-finds-major-problems-rochester-school-district-payments