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Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2008-S-158 ). … services can be provided in-house before proceeding to contract, the agencies were not required to maintain … to meet their agency-specific needs by using a single contract; or an existing New York State or New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately oversees homeless shelters to ensure they are operating in compliance with … Larger-scale facilities – including certain family shelters that accommodate 10 or more families and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersMonitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Report 2010-S-21). Background … which was issued on December 9, 2010, examined whether nursing home claims submitted to Medicaid for hospital bed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the … mission is to advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by … to a more moderate level of $21.7 million. Key Findings We found that the Authority’s accounts receivable collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… to fully and accurately accumulate State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in a timely manner, and identify and pursue parties responsible … responsible for the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program (Program), also known as the State Superfund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryPipeline Safety Oversight
… transmit, gather, and distribute natural gas and hazardous liquids, including crude oil, refined petroleum products, and other highly volatile, flammable, or toxic liquids. As of 2014, New York had 91,181 miles of natural gas … injuries, and $77 million in property damage. PHMSA relies on state inspectors as the “first line of defense” to enforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to strengthen safety measures to prevent oil spills and other … railways and require oil transporters to carry sufficient insurance to cover cleanup costs and other liabilities … demands that we take every measure to avoid loss of life and financial loss,” DiNapoli said. “A major accident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing preservation and development agency. As a part of its mission to promote quality and affordability of … who believe they are not receiving the required services can file a complaint through New York City’s 311 municipal … HPD issues a notice of violation to the building owner and can pursue progressive civil penalties through New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance … million during the audit period. Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, … providers’ contracts is conducted to determine the need for new RFPs. Except as specified in Appendix A, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… tuition (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. Key Findings Officials did not establish NRT rates for special education students in accordance with regulations. The District’s NRT rates … B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2030
… on the above date and will no longer be available for payroll charges. Effective Dates Administration paychecks … Examples of these dates are as follows: Administration Payroll: Check Date of 7/06/2022 Cycle Beg Date Current … 06/23/2022 Lag 06/09/2022 X-Lag 06/02/2022 Institution Payroll: Check Date of 7/14/2022 Cycle Beg Date Current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2030-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… colleges, a research enterprise, one hospital with two locations (Upstate University Hospital and Upstate University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2021 proposed budget. Background The City of Newburgh, … City’s proposed annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Membership and Enrollment – Membership and Enrollment
… membership can provide your employees financial security in retirement Its important to understand how membership and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollmentOversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… to ensure recipients were in compliance with the Program rules and regulations, and whether HESC had only made … eligibility requirements and made $81,198 in Program award payments on behalf of 20 recipients who did not meet … to effectively monitor and track Program compliance and award repayments. Key Finding HESC officials have made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… are corrected, which may include partially or fully withholding reimbursements for homeless services or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… kits to collect DNA and other evidence during the physical exam of an alleged victim of sexual assault. Once a victim … of the 1,656 kits (21 percent) were completed within the time frames prescribed by law. As of October 31, 2019, the … be processed, and as of that date, the required processing time frame had elapsed for 1,681 kits (88 percent). In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… and unwelcoming school climates, increase students’ risk for disengagement, low achievement, and dropping out, among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database; and ensure adherence to drug … steps it had taken to implement our recommendations. Key Finding Commission officials have made limited progress in … Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followProblem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report Problem Gambling Treatment Program ( 2018-S-39 ) . About the Program … The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is responsible for administering the State’s problem gambling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/problem-gambling-treatment-program-follow