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Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… develop and regularly review school safety plans as part of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. … its key provisions, the SAVE Act created Section 2801-a of the Education Law (Law) requiring public school districts, charter schools, and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) programs (herein …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… of Education (DOE), the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Department of Buildings (DOB). The audit found … their communication skills. Auditors found that the NYPD has created an impact and use policy for certain tools … recognition technology, but the guidelines are part of NYPD’s broader surveillance policies and not specific to some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… and data that support the processes and services. In the event of an incident, personnel need to quickly … an explanation of how payroll processing will continue in the event of an unplanned IT incident that renders the … otherwise, the plan’s value is significantly diminished. Train Personnel and Test the Plan – Personnel expected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesGovernor Cuomo and Comptroller DiNapoli Appoint First-Ever Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… by the Governor during his 2018 State of the State address in January. The panel will advise the Comptroller, as trustee … New York will continue to take bold action to invest in the use of renewable resources, support the growth of … world's largest institutional investors. A professional engineer and a chartered alternative investment analyst, Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/governor-cuomo-and-comptroller-dinapoli-appoint-first-ever-decarbonization-advisory-panelOpinion 88-9
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Improvement of Facilities … 13 of the Town Law the authority to purchase real property in connection with an increase or improvement of facilities. … an estimate of the cost, to be prepared by a competent engineer duly licensed by the State of New York (Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… used to award the custodial services contracts – was in its best interest and did not follow guidelines and submit … for-profit special education provider located in Holbrook that provides preschool special education … In 2013, LIRR awarded a contract to procure new M9 train cars. The contract includes an initial base order of 92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… from furthering its stated goals of transforming its procurement process,” DiNapoli said. “More savings may be … be fully realized.” MTA spends over $7 billion a year on procurement, covering everything from construction contracts … by June 30, 2019. One part of the plan was to consolidate procurement for the MTA’s five operating agencies, MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… and owner of a welding company which provided repair work to the Town, totaling $8,571, during our audit period. As … in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law Article 18. We also … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (2017-S-84)
To determine whether the Staten Island Railway has taken appropriate action to ensure that equipment, such as cameras and "Customer Assistance Intercoms,"...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s84.pdfOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (2017-S-71)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Staten Island Railway established and implemented training and retraining programs...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s71.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… perform a systemwide risk assessment. Further, Metro-North does not have procedures to address all types of severe … officials stated that equipment valued at less than $5,000 does not require a PM because it is more economical to … new or possible increased weather-related risks that could affect the system. Revise or develop weather plans that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… the state’s construction job gains since 2010, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “While the nation has yet to recover all of the construction jobs it lost during the … there are signs the construction boom in the city may have peaked, such as a small decline in new building permits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingSouth Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016
… on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for February 2016: Major Contracts … contracts for boat berth licenses at Captree State Park on Long Island, including $77,000 with Captain Dan Fishing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2016
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. … to the city of Mount Vernon and $124,000 to Greater Glens Falls LDC. Thruway Authority $11.1 million with Joseph M. … Yarussi Construction Inc. to reconstruct Terrapin Point at Niagara Falls State Park. $544,000 to Scott Lawn Yard Inc. to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… IT architect consulting services for the Unclaimed Funds Online Claiming System. $146,000 with American Technical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016Management and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… whichever comes first. The ASOs and LSOs are scheduled by SPEAR, the maintenance management system that is … create work orders. ASOs and LSOs are performed in-house by the SFS Units, but service work, such as reupholstering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) takes adequate steps to identify motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawApproved State Contracts and Payments
… million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . MAJOR CONTRACTS APPROVED Department of Corrections and … in the Comptroller's Reading Room . This information is updated quarterly. For access to state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/approved-state-contracts-and-payments