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Audit Finds More Effective Services Needed for Victims of Domestic Violence

A new audit from Comptroller DiNapoli found that calls and texts to New York’s domestic violence hotline were often not connected to a person who could help, and also found problems with the translations of calls from non-English speakers seeking services. Fortunately, the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence responded positively to the audit and has acted on implementing recommended fixes to ensure New Yorkers get the timely help they need.

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NYC Department of Buildings Meets Critical Goals but Lags on Lower Priority Issues

A new report from Comptroller DiNapoli reveals that while the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) is meeting its timeliness goals for high-priority demands, budget and staffing constraints are slowing its responsiveness for development and inspection activities. The report includes several recommendations to DOB to help it meet the new administration’s goals of accelerating building development as part of its affordability agenda, while prioritizing the safe and lawful use of the city’s buildings.

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A G E N C Y   A U D I T S

• Department of Health – Medicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2025 Through September 30, 2025
• Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Long Island Rail Road: Mitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (Follow-Up)
• Empire State Development: Real Property Portfolio (Follow-Up)
• Department of Civil Service – New York State Health Insurance Program: CVS Caremark Payments Made Under the Incorrect Plan
• Department of Health – Medicaid Program: Oversight of Clinical Trials

A L S O I N T H E N E W S

• Judge rules taxpayers not on hook for former Cuomo aide's legal fees

• Audit finds NY's domestic violence hotline calls often unanswered

• Nobody answers: Audit finds New York State's domestic violence hotline isn't doing enough

• Department of Buildings' response times increased for new applications and inspections: state Comptroller DiNapoli

• Clarendon Historical Society moves forward after guilty plea by former president

• Oceanside Woman Accused Of Stealing $80K In Late Father’s Checks Pleads Not Guilty: Court Records

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