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Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… (Local Districts) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) in the operation of these programs. … OTDA oversees the State’s network of emergency homeless shelters—ranging from large former hotels, apartment houses, and armories, to smaller multi-family houses, specifically designed housing units, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… An Analysis of Labor Force Trends May 2022 PDF Version Highlights Prior to … those with children, saw their labor force participation rates climb above pre-pandemic levels in 2021, while male … of older children, as childcare center closures made it difficult to provide care and work at the same time. 11 At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27-response.pdfCybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2
This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-risk-mitigation-101624.pdfLocal Government Ethics
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2019-2020: A.7477 (Theile) / S.5548 (Biaggi) – Strengthens the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local … include nepotism. Memo Bill Text Status … Strengthens the current conflict of interest and ethics laws covering local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethicsDiNapoli Appoints Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller
… today that he has appointed Nelson Sheingold as Counsel to the Comptroller, to take effect in early March. He will … for justice and dedication to public service make him an ideal choice as counsel. Our team of legal professionals tackle a wide variety of challenges ranging from the retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-appoints-nelson-sheingold-counsel-comptrollerTown of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)
… Town’s operational and capital needs in the general and highway funds. Key Findings From December 31, 2014 through … same time period, general fund expenditures were $108,691 (17 percent) below budgeted appropriations. During the same period, unrestricted fund balance in the highway fund increased by $50,007 (24 percent). Although Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,712 monitors, 334 digital video recorders, 4 video cassette recorders, and related accessories (e.g., … recording devices. EMD is also responsible for repairing video system equipment, unless it is still under warranty. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … 15, 2019, SIR had 199 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, 44 stand-alone local cameras, and 45 Customer … Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) – intended for customer use in emergencies and for information. SIR’s Electronic and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention … with the highest funding during SFY 2017-18: Creating Healthy Schools and Communities ($4,507,480) and Creating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/17/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programsMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Medgar Evers College: Controls Over … after CUNY’s bank authorization policy was established in 2008. However, CUNY Central did not have any of the … these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry of banks located in the proximity of the college found an additional two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Lehman College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2014-S-69 ). Background Our initial audit, which was issued April … Lehman College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( 2014-S-69 ) Medgar Evers College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Effectiveness of the Information … Technology Transformation process has been effective in ensuring that the resulting ITS clusters operate … Consolidation and Integration, Data Center Modernization, Digital Network Consolidation, and Enterprise Identification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1694
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C Affected Employees Members … NYS Legislature who are paid using the LEG Pay Basis Code in the following departments: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04220 … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1694-2018-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… The Law requires that seized dogs be properly sheltered, fed, and watered and receive proper care for the redemption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… 2016, 10 of the state’s 15 land banks listed a total of 1,093 properties in their inventories, one-third of which are … other risks to public health and safety. At least one land bank has sought to acquire and remediate brownfields, while … by financial settlements with large banks involved in the mortgage crisis. To date, a total of approximately $33 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightCity of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … review issued in May 2018. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue … cash flow projections in the budget, to identify and address cash shortfalls. Review our recommendations before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Elwood Union Free School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-31)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented, … a result of this audit. … Determine whether systems were in place to ensure that claims were adequately documented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/05/elwood-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-31