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Audit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three … to records and only permitted review of closed cases for abuse and neglect allegations in which charges had been … suspected offender should have a unique identification number to enable tracking of repeat offenders. Yet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilitySelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… was created by an Act of the New York State Legislature in 1967 to promote the development and improvement of … greater Buffalo region. The Authority currently operates bus and light rail services, two airports, and a small boat … $2.65 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… Authority, must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) established by the PCI Security Standards Council (Council). The PCI DSS is a set of technical and operational requirements … and the ability to accept credit card payments. In calendar 2015, the Authority reported 40,822 credit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/06/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsKeene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
Determine whether Keene Central School District (District) officials applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/keene-2021-63.pdfBus Driver Licensing (2012-S-30), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s30-response.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… than the city’s private sector as a whole (73%), according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “Transportation and warehousing is crucial to keep New York City’s economy moving. As goods continue to … and messenger, and warehousing and storage subsectors, have led the recent employment growth and now well exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Selected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… June 17, 2013. Background The Department is responsible for administering State participation in the Federal Motor … are on time. As a result, 39 percent of the certifications for out-of-service violations during our audit period were … Actively monitor carrier compliance with the requirements for certification that vehicles have been repaired. Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1730
… Security Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically Affected Employees … and BU91 Background The following Chapter Laws provide for payment of performance advances on April 1 to eligible … appropriate 2015 Salary Schedule (or 2014 salary schedule for BU 31): Chapter 261 of the Laws of 2012 implemented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1730-april-2019-security-performance-advancesDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for June 2014
… and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New … Benefit Fund to support benefits negotiated under a collective bargaining agreement with the state. Office of … testing services. Department of Transportation Approved a $17.9 million contract with Ammann & Whitney Consulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-june-2014Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… comply with the Law. Key Findings The Law set the State’s MWBE participation target at 28.92 percent, and the Authority … years. However, the Authority did not explain why its MWBE participation goals were less than the goal established … required per DED regulation. The Authority overstated its MWBE contract participation when reporting to DED. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher investment earnings. As a result of the audit, the board subsequently approved an investment policy in March 2023 and invested $653,000. Depew Union Free School … apply for all applicable transportation state aid for new bus acquisitions. As a result, the district’s taxpayers will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenState Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
… and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State … indicated uses. Under managed care, MCOs are expected to police the drugs Medicaid recipients enrolled in their plans … from providers, as appropriate; Regularly provide MCOs with detailed lists of all ED drugs, procedures, and supplies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
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-monitoringState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys , Central Islip Union Free School District , Fort … and effectively." Brighter Choice Charter School for Boys – Payroll (Albany County) School officials … Aid (Seneca County) The board-adopted budgets for the 2014-15 through 2016-17 fiscal years overestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… by 41 percent by 2023. Despite record job growth in NYC, annual subway ridership has fallen for three consecutive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesHarrisville Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Debt for Bus Purchases (2020M-48)
Determine whether the District applied for all transportation State aid for new bus acquisitions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/harrisville-2020-48.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1555
… York State, Inc. (PBANYS) for members of the Agency Police Service Unit (BU31). Chapter 257 of the Laws of 2012 … earnings that are automatically calculated by the system (e.g., overtime), agencies must separate earnings by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1555-april-2017-security-performance-advances