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Facility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Facility Planning Bureau Project … Cooperative Educational Services (collectively referred to in this report as Districts). These facilities include, but … determine if the Bureau completed its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts on school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations included … DDSOs. Statewide policy requires vehicles be used only for official State business, and OPWDD’s Fleet Management Policy (Policy) requires that a vehicle use log must be maintained for all State vehicles to record specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… and ensures they receive appropriate service credit. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for officials who … activities (ROA), and it establishes the employer’s role in determining whether activities listed on an ROA are … Employer had to include officials who participate in the employer’s time-keeping system on the Standard Workday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesOpinion 88-41
… $5,000 shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after public advertisement for sealed bids in the manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… management plans on hand are an average age of 10 years old and some may no longer be relevant. Also, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Purpose To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (Office) was in … the residences resulted in the death of four individuals. Since that fire, the Office has taken several steps to … its fire safety practices, spurred on by recommendations from a grand jury investigation and recommendations from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlCollection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Medicaid Accounts Receivables (Report 2009-S-59). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… New Yorkers. New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) is responsible for coordinating citywide emergency planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followWillsboro Central School District – Student State Aid (2023M-119)
… aid for special education students who received services in summer placements. Key Findings District officials did … aid for special education students who received services in summer placements. As a result, as of June 30, 2023, the District had not claimed $55,771 in State aid to which it was entitled, of which $52,640 would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/02/02/willsboro-central-school-district-student-state-aid-2023m-119Opinion 88-50
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (use … storage tank) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c: Whether moneys in a capital reserve fund may be expended to fix dents and … a water storage tank depends on whether the work is more in the nature of rebuilding or completely overhauling than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Adoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … and in compliance with governing regulations. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) established the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… payments for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the hospitals' actual purchase and acquisition … Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … (or 344 percent) more than the costs of the special items in question. We were unable to obtain supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Human Resources Administration's (HRA) public … is responsible for administering these public programs in New York City. As such, its responsibilities include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (Follow-Up)
… of Information Technology and Telecommunications (DoITT), is the technology core of New York City government, working … IT services. In December 2014, the City entered into a Franchise Agreement (Agreement) with a consortium of technology, media, and connectivity providers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/26/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring-followComptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… was sentenced by the Honorable Michael Obus in New York County Supreme Court to a one-year jail sentence. Cohen also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2019-N-1 ). About the Program The New York City (NYC) Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has access to several data sources to monitor the cleanliness of NYC’s streets and sidewalks, including: Scorecard Ratings … for all NYC agencies. Our initial report, issued on September 16, 2020, examined whether DSNY was effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Congregate Meal Services for the … senior citizens who had access to congregate meals. In addition, we found that prior to approving contracts, DFTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the four State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2018. About … to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for tracking its expenses of administering the Acts, and … the expenses it incurred in administering the Acts for the four State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2018. On …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1797
… (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the 2020 calendar year. Affected Employees Employee who are members of … PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for 2020 Calendar Year. PayServ will automatically stop ORP … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to Payroll Retirement mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1797-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for enforcing certain aspects of the New York State … implemented. The Department is not required to respond to this follow-up report. However, we allow 30 days from the date this report is issued for officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-follow