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Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services

… at each Program, some of which were prior to April 2017. In addition, we included publicly available COVID-19–related … next recertification review is due. OASAS suspended all on-site recertification reviews due to the COVID-19 disaster … Recertification reviews are unannounced and include an on-site inspection of facility conditions and safety, review of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services

Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness

… effectively monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology … 27, 2019. About the Program DSNY’s mission is to keep NYC healthy, safe, and clean – by collecting, recycling, and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness

DiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations

… including hospitals, nursing homes and individual nurses, for patient safety violations and use its power under the law … public access to this information. DOH is responsible for ensuring civil violations of state health law are … agreements (orders), including fines and penalties, for health care providers (e.g., clinical laboratories, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violations

All-Agency Contract Evaluation System

… is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation (ACE) … where performance ratings are less than satisfactory. In addition, we sought to determine whether MTA officials are … while work is still underway. Key Recommendations Train the MTA Capital Construction ACE evaluators and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-system

DiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities

New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis office released a report and series of audits today reviewing compliance by villages with financial reporting and other requirements

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activities

DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools

… the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … can recognize warning signs of distress and know how to get help. I’m encouraged that the department responded … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schools

Lima Public Library – Procurement (2017M-295)

… Lima Public Library is a municipal public library located in the Town of Lima in Livingston County. The Library is governed by a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/03/30/lima-public-library-procurement-2017m-295

Meridale Fire Department and Emergency Squad - Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2018M-203)

… controls were not implemented. Fundraising revenues of more than $8,400 were deposited between 26 and 59 days … disbursement duties. Deposit all money timely. Ensure that the minutes contain adequate information regarding the bills that membership approved for payment. Department …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/01/04/meridale-fire-department-and-emergency-squad-cash-receipts-and

Village of Trumansburg - Ambulance Fund Accountability (2018M-168)

… of Covert and Town of Ulysses $28,331. Village officials did not perform monthly accountabilities of the ambulance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-trumansburg-ambulance-fund-accountability-2018m-168

Broadalbin Youth Commission - Financial Operations (2018M-19)

… purpose. Key Findings Town and Village officials did not enter into a written intermunicipal agreement. The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2018/10/05/broadalbin-youth-commission-financial-operations-2018m-19

Ontario County - Sheriff's Department Civil Division Operations (2019M-47)

… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Sheriff’s Department (Department) properly accounted for the financial operations of the civil division … controls were implemented. Receipts were issued for all payments received. Audit trail reports were reviewed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/05/17/ontario-county-sheriffs-department-civil-division-operations-2019m-47

Town of Queensbury - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-268)

… officials did not prevent or monitor public disclosure of information on the Town’s water system. In addition, … to Water plant employees. Prohibit the public disclosure of sensitive water system information. Local officials agreed …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-268

Jamesport Fire District - Gasoline Inventory (2019M-04)

Determine if District officials adequately account for and safeguard the gasoline inventory

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/04/19/jamesport-fire-district-gasoline-inventory-2019m-04

Candor Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-302)

… 31, 2014. Background The Candor Fire Company is located in Tioga County and provides fire protection and emergency …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/13/candor-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financial-activity

Village of Tivoli – Procurement (2015M-79)

… Background The Village of Tivoli is located in the Town of Red Hook, Dutchess County, and has a population of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/10/village-tivoli-procurement-2015m-79

Eldred Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-20)

… Eldred Central School District (District) employees and Board of Education (Board) members completed annual sexual … was not provided to all employees or Board members and because the District’s training completion records are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/09/01/eldred-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9

Avoca Central School District – Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (S9-23-19)

… 27 percent of employees tested and the five Board members did not complete the annual SHP Training. Key Recommendations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/08/25/avoca-central-school-district-sexual-harassment-prevention-training-s9-23

Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Purchase Cards (2022M-27)

… Audit Objective Determine whether the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) purchase card … action. … Determine whether the Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES purchase card …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/08/genesee-valley-board-cooperative-educational-services-purchase-cards-2022m-27