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Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… New York City’s 311 system as a resource to identify locations with multiple construction noise complaints or to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… 2, 2019, Clinton Towers officials report there were over 10,000 applicants on the waiting lists for apartments at … of 13 apartments each month had been vacant for over 60 days, resulting in an estimated $740,000 in lost rental … at Clinton Towers had been vacant for more than 60 days, despite over 9,000 applicants being on the external …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… Bureau Project Review ( 2018-S-2 ). About the Program The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for … of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) for all district construction projects, … reviewing and approving plans and specifications for all capital construction projects involving these facilities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… appointments. Within the New York City (NYC) region, four local Developmental Disabilities Services Offices (DDSOs) – … policy requires vehicles be used only for official State business, and OPWDD’s Fleet Management Policy (Policy) … staff used those vehicles solely for official State business. Our audit covered the period of April 1, 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followHuman 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-followUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… particular, United saved the Empire Plan $862,334 through reviews of claims from three of nine providers identified in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Congregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Report 2016-N-5 ). About the Program Our … January 11, 2018, found that the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of … senior centers to maximize the number of eligible senior citizens who had access to congregate meals. In addition, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1797
… of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP in Tiers 1 through 5. Background In accordance with Section 415 of the Internal Revenue code, … year. Affected Employees Employee who are members of ORP in Tiers 1-5 are affected. Effective Date(s) Institution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1797-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Lockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Lockport City School District (District) officials procured goods and … in the District’s response. … Determine whether Lockport City School District District officials procured goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Selected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… For example, MDBF should measure the distance that each train travels before it experiences a mechanical failure. … incidents that are under the threshold for reporting the train as delayed (5 minutes for Transit, 6 minutes for LIRR). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followMembership 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-enrollmentCity 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-b20-6-12Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate … of administering the Acts, and assessing these expenses on insurance carriers that issue policies or contracts of automotive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Report 2016-S-96 ). Background The … State Returnable Container Act (Act), also known as the “Bottle Bill.” The Act requires every deposit initiator to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-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-yorkers