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Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… responsible for enforcing certain aspects of the New York State Returnable Container Act (Act), also known as the … initiator to collect a 5 cent deposit from consumers on containers of less than one gallon of many beverages sold in the State. Consumers may then return their empty beverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followOpinion 89-30
… PROPERTY -- Gasoline (authority to provide to private senior citizens organization under contract) GENERAL … contract with a private non-profit organization to provide senior citizens bus transportation, a town may provide … bus. You ask whether a town may contract with a private senior citizens organization to provide gasoline to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30State Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 28, 2024, are affected. Background: Appropriations allocated to … Effective Dates: Administration paychecks dated July 3, 2024, and Institution paychecks dated July 11, 2024 OSC Actions: OSC has provided a spreadsheet of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… to make landfall in the United States. Over the course of 48 hours, Hurricane Sandy inflicted an estimated $19 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… clean,” “not acceptably clean,” or “filthy” are based on inspectors’ drive-by inspections for a sample of … metrics for all NYC agencies. Our initial report, issued on September 16, 2020, examined whether DSNY was effectively … and effectively address persistent cleanliness problems on NYC streets and sidewalks. Our audit also identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … and development agency. As a part of its mission to promote quality and affordability of housing, HPD works to protect tenants’ rights relating to the safety and … To determine the extent of implementation of the eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Findings … Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure professional services are procured in a competitive manner in accordance with District policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … Many of DOCCS’s employees operate its vehicles in its day-to-day operations. Of the 44 facilities, 32 manage the … for periodically reviewing a sample of procurements to determine the Contractor’s compliance with the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… Overview The purpose of this chapter is to explain terminology, policies, and procedures used in … follow: Provide guidance and establish policies relating to special accounting and reporting procedures for federally-financed domestic assistance programs; Apply to all state departments and agencies receiving federal grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewTransaction Number Requirement
… Report Requirement Starting July 15, 2024, a Transaction Number will be required in the PARIS Procurement Report. … authorities will be required to provide a Transaction Number for each procurement transaction in the Procurement … (PARIS) screen and in the bulk load to capture Transaction Number. Completing the information will be mandatory, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 2346
… All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2025 are affected. Background: Appropriations allocated to … Effective Dates: Administration paychecks dated July 2, 2025 and Institution paychecks dated July 10, 2025 OSC Actions: OSC has provided a spreadsheet of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2346-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsXII.4.E Electronic Invoicing – XII. Expenditures
… The attached documents will be available to the agency on the voucher in the Accounts Payable module. Agencies … Vendors enrolled in eInvoicing through the New York State Vendor Self Service Portal can submit electronic invoices to State agencies through the eSettlements module. eSettlements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4e-electronic-invoicingBrownfield Cleanup Program
… Program, 1 owners of contaminated properties in the State were held liable for cleanup costs, regardless of when … sites is not a requirement of the program, DEC officials state that remediation of sites makes them more attractive to … with project managers to discuss progress and guidance on next steps, and identify roadblocks to remediation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/brownfield-cleanup-programTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally recorded and reported collections accurately; however, the Clerk did … Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk recorded deposited remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets. Key Findings District officials did not … needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets as required by New York State (NYS) Public … and test or properly exempt 140 of the 379 (37 percent) water outlets in the District because they did not have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… including assessment of needs, case management, access to health care (including physical and mental health), treatment for substance abuse, childcare … the need for temporary housing and treatment of physical, mental health, and/or substance abuse issues. Beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followOversight of Disability Services (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Disability Services (Report 2021-S-42 ). About the Program The State … provides support to the Campus Coordinators of Disability Services (Coordinators) on all campuses. The Coordinators … auxiliary aids, assistive technologies, and auxiliary services. Campuses must report all students (undergraduate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-disability-services-followLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… Services (Report 2022-S-38 ). About the Program New York State Executive Law Chapter 18, Article 10, Section 202-A (Executive Law), which took effect on July 1, 2022, codified and expanded the State’s language access policy requiring translation of vital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-followOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… ( 2018-S-52 ). About the Program The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers programs for the … 566 in 2023. Inspection components include checking for health and safety issues; general facility management and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-homeless-shelters-followVirtual Currency Licensing (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Virtual Currency Licensing (Report 2022-S-18 ). About the Program The … included in our initial audit report Virtual Currency Licensing Report 2022S18 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/04/virtual-currency-licensing-follow