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West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… evacuation routes and evacuation sites. Evacuation is used in response to various building emergencies such as fire, gas … drills practice the essential steps necessary to lockdown in an emergency. Bus drills are conducted to learn the … within the required time frames and officials could not support that they met all drill requirements. Officials also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85DiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… (B&T), NYC Transit Department of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found a lack of maintenance and inspections of resiliency equipment, and a failure to follow weather alert procedures. “While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … design services at the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in Orange County. $1.8 million with Lawrence J. Quigliano II, … Road reconstruction at the Niagara Reservation State Park in Niagara County. State University of New York $6.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… for new bus acquisitions. The District did not properly file for transportation aid for seven buses. However, after … for five of these buses and indicated she will file for the remaining two. Officials did not establish … aid receipts, records and reports. Key Recommendations File the appropriate State aid applications for the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)
… February 6, 2014. Background The Forestville Central School District (District) is located in several towns in … Forestville Central School District Transportation Operations and Cafeteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-andSelected Performance Measures
… 1, 2015 and August 22, 2018. About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York … are herein collectively referred to as Agencies.) The MTA is required under the Public Authorities Law to report … and other areas of the MTA website. In addition, the MTA is required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresPine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s fund balance and … and Ulster Counties. The District is governed by the Board of Education, which comprises seven elected members. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationMahopac Central School District – Noninstructional Payroll (2020M-32)
… implemented a system to ensure that noninstructional payroll was properly segregated, authorized and recorded and overtime was adequately documented and … supported. Key Findings The transportation department’s payroll was not adequately approved, supported and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/09/mahopac-central-school-district-noninstructional-payroll-2020m-32DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… to address their district's shortcomings identified in our audit." DiNapoli's audit focused on seven districts in upstate New York during the 2016-17 school year: Clarence Central School District (Erie County), Cornwall … and alcohol tests. The other five districts and vendors did not have processes in place to ensure that their current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… Version The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is the largest transit system in the nation, providing nearly … 1 Nevertheless, the continued provision of service is especially critical to the economic health of New York … , 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-mtaState Agencies Events and Deadlines
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/events-and-deadlinesJasper-Troupsburg Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-79)
… are conducted to learn the location, use and operation of the emergency doors, fire extinguishers, first-aid equipment and windows as a means of escape from fire or accident. These drills provide staff … or persons in parental relations (together “parents”) of drills as required in 2024-25. Without adequate emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/jasper-troupsburg-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-79Selected Aspects of Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether travel expenses incurred by the … MTA issues policies, procedures, and rules for its staff to follow. MTA’s Board approved an All Agency Policy … reference. Since July 2009, MTA has contracted with a firm to act as the official travel agent for the MTA and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/18/selected-aspects-travel-expensesOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications. The audit scope covers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesBus Driver Licensing (Follow-Up)
… the four recommendations included in our initial report, Bus Driver Licensing (2012-S-30). Background Our initial … on June 13, 2013, determined that the majority of MTA bus drivers we sampled met the requirements of Article 19-A … of the four recommendations included in our initial report Bus Driver Licensing 2012S30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/bus-driver-licensing-followAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… transportation in Erie and Niagara counties. It oversees a bus, light rail, and paratransit system as well as two … seven transit centers, 14 light rail stations, three bus garages, a heavy maintenance facility for buses, a rail … buses and light rail cars; light rail stations and bus shelters; radio and train control systems; rail station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… Background The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a State public authority created under Article 5, Title 11 … Law. One of six MTA constituent agencies, the LIRR is the largest commuter railroad in the country and the … service which exceeds Customer expectations and is worthy of the Public’s trust and support. …Together, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Ticonderoga Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2017M-182)
… applied for all entitled transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions and to determine whether extra-classroom … The Ticonderoga Central School District is located in the Town of Ticonderoga, in Essex County, and the Town of Hague, in Warren County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/22/ticonderoga-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-extraOnteora Central School District – Procurement and Claims Auditing (2021M-216)
… ensure claims were audited for accuracy and completeness. The District did not: Have proper documentation to support … or completeness. As a result, we identified discrepancies with 17 claims totaling $11,173. Key Recommendations Ensure … written quotes and ensure that all proper documentation is maintained. Provide the claims auditor with access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/05/27/onteora-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditing-2021m-216Subway Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … July 29, 2011, determined that while Transit has a number of policies and procedures for managing and controlling … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/16/subway-service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projects-follow