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DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… DiNapoli, in a letter released today, called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to strengthen safety … and taxpayers. He cited the finding by the U.S. Department of Transportation that the shippers of oil and the … P DiNapoli in a letter released today called on the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersContracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2008-S-158 ). … have a requirement to periodically assess whether existing personal and miscellaneous service contracts were still … necessary goods or services. We estimated that by reducing personal and miscellaneous service contract costs by 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOpinion 98-20
… the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMPANY -- Fire Police Squads (qualification for appointment to) FIRE … of minimum service requirement for appointment to fire police squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-c; TOWN LAW, … otherwise qualified individual may be assigned to a fire police squad immediately upon becoming a member of a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-20Opinion 98-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition of fees for services of an emergency rescue and first aid … Whether section 3008 of the PHL authorizes a fire district to provide advanced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Opinion 2001-9
… against county officials serving as officers of not-for-profit corporations) -- Exceptions (contracts with … implied ..." (General Municipal Law §800[2]). "Interest" is defined in section 800(3) as a "direct or indirect … county. The disclosure statement must be set forth in the official minutes of the county board. The board member also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-9Oversight of Homeless Shelters
… shelters to ensure they are operating in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Our audit scope … and timely and that shelters are operating in compliance with applicable State and local requirements. At both … Develop and implement a process to follow up on facilities with issues identified in prior inspections to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersOpinion 98-24
… FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (for Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law coverage for a … accepts the services of a volunteer firefighter who is a member of a fire company in a bordering area, is liable for Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-24Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days … Determine extent of implementation of 3 recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … employers for their wage subsidy costs (i.e., cost of the wages and fringe benefits paid to participants during … To determine the extent of implementation of 2 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Operating and … combating prescription drug diversion and abuse in New York State, in large part through its analysis and use of prescription … of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Selected Operating and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 … The Empire Plan (Plan) is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The Department of Civil Service contracts with … audit report Empire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughOpinion 2002-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … calls) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §217(c): For purposes of earning a year of firefighting service under a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0Opinion 2000-15
… volunteer to assist a fire district fire department within New York State on an on-going basis pursuant to General … volunteer his or her services on an on-going basis to a New York State fire district fire department. General … towns, cities, villages and fire districts, and to New York State laws (see Municipal Home Rule Law §2[5], [12]) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-15Housing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYC HPD). We specifically found two housing companies in … veterans had been identified on their waiting lists. NYC HPD approved many of these non-veterans’ applications, … included in our initial report. Key Finding NYC HPD has made progress in addressing the issues identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followOpinion 2001-14
… Contracts (intermunicipal agreement does not constitute "contract" within the meaning of General Municipal Law, … that the town and village have entered into an agreement under which the village has agreed to provide the use of its … by the prospect of financial gain to either party to the transaction, and noted that municipalities are held strictly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, which was issued on Report April 26, 2013, our objective was to determine whether the New York … (NYSTA) inspects its highway bridges and repairs defects (i.e., flagged conditions). We found that NYSTA repairs … evaluations and plans of action were not documented for red-flagged bridges. Key Finding NYSTA implemented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… 2010, our objective was to determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) adequately ensured that fuel … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Thruway Authority: Gas Prices at Thruway Travel Plazas (2008-S-159) New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Report 2009-N-9). Background In … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the three recommendations in our initial report, State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Report 2009-S-84). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on August 6, 2010, … the implementation status of the three recommendations in our initial report State Education Department Rainbow Rhymes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… Department officials are awaiting implementation of a new Statewide Grants Management System, currently scheduled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-follow