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DiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the … DiNapoli said. “An essential part of this year’s school reopening plans should be determining how to … the student’s unique learning needs. During the 2019-20 school year, more than 464,400 students in New York public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesOpinion 88-40
… for changing the fiscal year of the village from March 1st to June 1st. General Municipal Law, §119-o(1) authorizes … Subdivision 2 of section 119-o of Article 5-G sets forth a number of provisions which participating municipalities may … contributions for retirement, social security, health insurance, workers' compensation and other similar benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-40DiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from Washington, according to a report … New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… of them. Of the remaining 51 hospitals, five did not have registration certificates for the current and the prior registration period, four had gaps in their registration periods and six had not been inspected as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysChart of Accounts
… in July rather than April. July Fiscal Year End impacts only SUNY and CUNY departments in the first two checks of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/chart-accountsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Announces $400 Million in Sustainable Investments
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed … Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. This action is tied to DiNapoli’s comprehensive … real assets (sustainable infrastructure), and real estate. New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-announces-400-million-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… A company that was supposed to collect rebates from drug … offered by drug manufacturers. Express Scripts Holding Company took over those duties in 2012. DiNapoli’s auditors … A company that was supposed to collect rebates from drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysPre-Retirement Consultations
… five years and would like to estimate their pension. Sign in to Retirement Online to estimate your pension based … you must also make an appointment to drop off forms, pick up information or have something notarized. (Return to Top) … Before your consultation, we encourage you to: Sign in to Retirement Online to review the information we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pre-retirement-consultationsDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… seals on three doors that could potentially allow water to leak through. Auditors visited six bus depots where they also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today launched a new online tool to monitor emergency spending related to … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today launched a new online tool to monitor emergency spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersOversight of Disability Services (Follow-Up)
… to students and staff about their services and received no complaints regarding discrimination based on a student’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-disability-services-followMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… costs in determining mainstream managed care premium rates. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2011 … care. Under managed care, Medicaid pays MCOs a monthly premium payment for each enrolled Medicaid recipient and the … is responsible for setting the monthly managed care premium rates, which are based, in part, on allowable MCO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide … allowing unsafe conditions that pose significant health and safety risks. Out of the 159 shelters DiNapoli’s auditors … in prior audits by the Comptroller. At both certified and uncertified shelters, as well as hotels and motels, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent … its oversight powers to help this vulnerable population get back on their feet.” Homeless shelters across the state … entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and permanent housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersResponse Planning for Unexpected Events (2019-S-55)
To determine whether it has plans or procedures to address unexpected or unplanned events and whether those plans were followed, and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s55.pdfMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16-response.pdfApplying for Benefits – State University Police Plan
… benefit applications and other documents are required by law to be filed with the Office of the State Comptroller … option election form). As an alternative to visiting our offices to file these time-sensitive documents personally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … with benefit descriptions throughout this publication). For an application to be considered as “filed with the … need help, you can call 866-805-0990, make an appointment for a pre-retirement consultation or send your question using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – State Police Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. You can file for a service retirement benefit online. Sign in to your … Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click “Apply for Retirement.” Paper forms are available on our Forms page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/applying-benefits