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Unexpected Delays and Events

… parameters that would require cross-honoring. Compile a list of all Lessons Learned recommendations and the status of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-events

School District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)

… providing adequate oversight over transportation functions to ensure the safe transportation of students. Key Findings …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/08/30/school-district-bus-safety-2018-ms-4

Selected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)

… the Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New … State Legislature in 1965. There are six agencies of the MTA: Bridges and Tunnels, MTA Construction and Development, Metro-North Railroad …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-follow

Audit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning

… Frontier Transportation Authority’s (NFTA) assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority … needs, some of which are not being met,” DiNapoli said. “In light of NFTA’s limited resources, it is critical that the … transportation in Erie and Niagara counties. It oversees a bus, light rail, and paratransit system as well as two …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planning

DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement

… Horseheads Central School District (Chemung), Rome City School District (Oneida), Saratoga Springs City School District (Saratoga), Watertown City School District (Jefferson) and the West Irondequoit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvement

Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA

… Authority. 2 American Automobile Association, State Gas Price Averages , Retrieved on July 6, 2022 from https://gasprices.aaa.com/state-gas-price-averages . 3 June weekday numbers do not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mta

Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services

… school bus accident database is incomplete and does not account for all reportable accidents statewide. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-services

Performance Based Bus Safety Program

… on poor performing carriers and operators. Background The State’s Transportation Law (Law) requires the Department to … conduct a safety inspection of each bus every six months. In October 2013, the Department began to implement the … on poorer performing carriers by conducting two full in-depth inspections on each bus, as well as additional …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/performance-based-bus-safety-program

2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency

… 2024 Year In Review FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY STEWARDSHIP … of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-review

Mahopac Central School District – Noninstructional Payroll (2020M-32)

… Determine whether District officials implemented a system to ensure that noninstructional payroll was properly … adequately approved, supported and documented. Payments to the head bus driver were not always properly approved, … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/09/mahopac-central-school-district-noninstructional-payroll-2020m-32

Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law

… and Traffic Law. Article 19-A: Special Requirements for Bus Drivers (Law) created qualification standards for bus … they meet the Law’s criteria for Program enrollment may apply to the Department for an exemption. The Department … if they are still appropriate. The Department does not use all readily available information to identify entities that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law

Harrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (2020M-48)

… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the District applied for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions. Determine whether the Board and District officials properly issued and accounted for debt issued for new bus acquisitions. Key Findings The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/02/harrisville-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-debt-bus

Selected Aspects of Travel Expenses

… covers the period January 1, 2011 through December 20, 2013. Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority … covering travel and business expenses. In December 2013, MTA Bus issued its Travel and Business Expense … lodging rate for 12 of 15 rooms booked by a total of $3,962. Key Recommendations Revise the All Agency Travel …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/18/selected-aspects-travel-expenses

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): Bus Driver Licensing (Follow-Up) (2015-F-13) An initial report issued in June 2013, determined that the majority of MTA bus drivers … an estimated 8,400 passengers on a total of 38 days. In addition, the MTA did not always maintain complete …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits

Selected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)

… and maintaining boarding accessibility. PANYNJ is also subject to certain DOJ regulations. Title II prevents …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-follow

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Motor Vehicles – Language Access Services (Follow-Up) … implementing one and partially implementing two. Hudson River–Black River Regulating District – Security Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up) (2025-F-5) The Hudson River–Black River Regulating District …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0

Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)

… Forestville Central School District (District) is located in several towns in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The District is … appropriate analyses, such as an annual review of bus routes. By improving transportation efficiency, we …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-and

Pine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)

… the District’s fund balance and identify opportunities for cost savings in transportation for the period July 1, 2011, through July 23, 2012. … seven elected members. The District’s expenditures for the 2011-12 fiscal year were $94.6 million, which were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportation