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Oversight of Grants (Follow-Up)

… provide grant funding. Key Findings Department officials have made progress in correcting the problems identified in … eight prior audit recommendations, three recommendations have been implemented and five recommendations have been … issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues …

Oversight of Nurse Licensing

… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (the … timely manner. The audit covered the period April 1, 2014 to April 18, 2017. Background The Department oversees the …

Performance of Duty Disability – Career Plan

… your duties, regardless of the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, … the alleged incident or occurrence. Otherwise, you must have filed a written notice of the incident or occurrence … (50 percent) of your FAS, plus an annuity based on any annuity savings contributions you have made. The …

Performance of Duty Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… benefit regardless of the amount of service credit you have. Notice of Occurrence You must file an application for a … of the alleged incident or occurrence. Otherwise, you must have filed a written notice of the incident or occurrence … will be 50 percent of your FAE, plus an annuity based on any voluntary contributions you may have made and the …

Performance of Duty Disability – New Career Plan

… your duties, regardless of the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, … the alleged incident or occurrence. Otherwise, you must have filed a written notice of the incident or occurrence … (50 percent) of your FAS, plus an annuity based on any annuity savings contributions you have made. The …

Oversight of Homeless Shelters

… by State and local laws and codes. Key Findings The Office does not sufficiently monitor State-certified shelters, nor …

Reporting of Billboard Income

… 235 properties with billboards that did not report any billboard income in these two years. If the average is … properties to ensure Finance is aware of and follows up on any billboards that are not present on Finance's records. …

Administration of Tenant Complaints

… Purpose To determine whether New York State Homes and Community … New York State’s rent laws. These laws are designed to provide decent, affordable housing for millions of New … Key Findings Officials have not established criteria for how long it should take to assign, address, and/or resolve …

Investment of Retirement Funds

… Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Investment of Retirement Funds  – S.9051 (Jackson)   – Permits investment of retirement funds in mortgages guaranteed by New York state … renewal. Memo Bill Text Status … Permits investment of retirement funds in mortgages guaranteed by New York state …

XI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing

… the number in the agency’s financial management system. A third employee would receive the vendor invoice for the paper … receiving information. If all the information agrees, the third employee would approve the invoice for payment. …

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Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds

… October 1, 2020. About the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and oversight of sidewalk sheds (sheds), … In addition, daily inspection reports were not maintained for 51 of the 60 sheds (85 percent). Further, in some …

Management of Capital Projects

… Terminal (formerly Flatbush Avenue) in Brooklyn, with a number of others originating or terminating at Hunters Point …

Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

… a position with claims auditing responsibilities, many have found it to be a successful approach to fulfilling this … board rather than to the department head that may have placed or approved the purchase in question. The claims …

Management of Invasive Species

… signage at public boat launches) and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a statewide, coordinated … its ability to mitigate the spread of invasive species. For example: Boat stewards did not always engage boaters …

Oversight of Homeless Shelters

… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability … Assistance (Office) adequately oversees homeless shelters to ensure they are operating in compliance with applicable …

Oversight of Drug Disposal

… disposal practices, such as flushing and garbage disposal, have led to the contamination of environmental resources. … and are thus responsible for ensuring that any unused, expired, or otherwise unwanted drugs are properly … centers and OASAS-certified providers (Providers) have met the regulatory requirements for collecting and …

Record of Activities Template – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials

… After opening the Word document, select “Enable Content” in the security warning banner at the top. A security warning …

Efficiency of Warehouse Space

… has reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings opportunities. Our audit covered the period … the associated costs, because there was no central source for this information. Key Finding OGS has made progress in … of 14, liquidation of 9, square footage reduction for 3, and no changes in the remaining 3. Three other …

Management of Energy Consumption

… could have saved approximately $930,000 in energy costs for 2010. Key Recommendations Develop and implement a plan to reduce energy consumption. Retain energy usage data for all OCFS facilities so reduction achievements can be …