Audit

(WNY News Now) The MTA's weather resiliency efforts are failing, according to a recent audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, which cites insufficient inspections, a dearth of weather alerts, and the susceptibility of critical infrastructure to future storms. According to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, three agencies under the Metropolitan Transportation Authority—Bridges & Tunnels (B&T), NYC Transit Department of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus)—need to strengthen their readiness for severe weather. The audit revealed that resiliency equipment was not being maintained or inspected, and that weather alert protocols were not being followed. In addition to developing plans and procedures to respond for catastrophi...

(WNY News Now) – A state audit has uncovered significant lapses in oversight, revealing that billions of Medicaid dollars were paid for home care services without the required electronic visit verification.New York – Billions of dollars have been spent on Medicaid home care services for New Yorkers without the required verification that the services took place, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.“Medicaid’s home care services are vital and allow many New Yorkers to remain in their homes and communities,” DiNapoli said. “We need to know that Medicaid recipients and New York state are getting the services that were paid for. This audit found a disturbing lack of oversight and failure to comply with the required service verifications. The state Department of He...

(WNY News Now) – A state audit reveals major challenges in New York City’s CityFHEPS program, leaving homeless New Yorkers in shelters for months due to administrative missteps and inadequate oversight.New York City, N.Y. – New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s latest audit underscores critical flaws in the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program, which aims to transition homeless New Yorkers into stable housing. The report found severe delays in program processes and insufficient monitoring by the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), raising concerns about the city’s capacity to manage homelessness amid a mounting affordability crisis.DiNapoli’s findings, covering July 2019 through December 2023, highlight systemic issues w...