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Efficiency of Warehouse Space
… Services (OGS) has reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings opportunities. Our audit … Government Efficiency Commission was formed to streamline State government operations by eliminating redundancies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… Objective To determine whether the Niagara Frontier Transportation … corporation responsible for public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including operation of the Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyOversight of Industrial Hemp
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately … the stalk and seed can be used to produce a wide range of products, from clothing to building materials and … Federal and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) … Administrative and Building Codes, Rules of the City of New York, and NYC Local Laws that serve to promote the safety of people who visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsOversight 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersOversight of Drug Disposal
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) programs and the programs it oversees collect and dispose of unneeded drugs using environmentally sound methods. Our … unwanted, and expired pharmaceuticals present a range of potentially harmful environmental and societal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalII.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The State prepares financial statements on three bases of accounting: cash, modified accrual and accrual. Financial … functions are financed). Under GAAP, the accrual basis of accounting shall be used for the government-wide financial … funds, component units and fiduciary funds. The cash basis of accounting is used for budgetary purposes. For additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accountingManagement of Internal Controls
… Purpose To determine if the Board of Directors of the Fuller Road Management Corporation (FRMC) promoted … programs, strategic partnerships and business consortia of the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsMonitoring of Construction Management
… Objectives To determine if the Office of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring … 2021. About the Program The Office facilitates the work of State agencies through the provision of architectural, engineering, and construction management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementDisposal of Electronic Devices
… electronic devices being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany (University at Albany) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, private and sensitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesManagement of Invasive Species
… the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2017 … program; warning signage at public boat launches) and is responsible for implementing and maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… the instructional staff employed by the City University of New York (CUNY) who are granted fellowship leaves … perform research in the recipient's respective field of study, or conduct creative works in literature or the … recipients are required to submit written summaries of their activities within 30 days of completion of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… if electronic devices being surplused by the Department of State had been permanently cleaned of all personal, private and sensitive information, and also … had developed formal processes to minimize the risk of unauthorized disclosure of such information when disposing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesOversight of Shelter Placements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively placing clients into … through January 2022. About the Program The Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsInvestment of Retirement Funds
… mortgages guaranteed by New York state homes and community renewal. Memo Bill Text Status … Permits investment of … mortgages guaranteed by New York state homes and community renewal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-retirement-fundsOversight of Kendra’s Law
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted … by the Legislature, most recently in 2022. Implementation of AOT is a joint responsibility and collaboration among OMH, … services through a face-to-face visit within 1 week of the court order. Generally, providers meet with AOT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawExamination of Sealed Records
… Program Legislative Session 2023-2024: Examination of Sealed Records – S.9729 (Hoylman-Sigal) – Relates to the examination of certain sealed records by the New York State Comptroller. … Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to the examination of certain sealed records by the New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/examination-sealed-recordsNotice of Reserve Funds
… Signed into law on December 31, 2016 as Chapter 514 of the Laws of 2016 – A.7675 (Buchwald) / S.5795 (Marcellino) – To … school district fiscal operations by requiring publication of reserve funds and reserves funded by resolution Memo Bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-reserve-fundsChart of Accounts Query
… … Presents the account codes that are valid for Annual Financial Report AFR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/chart-accounts-queryOversight of Dam Safety
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is adequately regulating … areas. Annual certifications are an attestation by the dam owner that certain requirements under the Regulations have … regulating dams in the State to help ensure dam owner compliance with Regulations so that they meet safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safety