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Artificial Intelligence Governance
… AI to ensure that its use is transparent and accurate and does not generate harmful, unintended consequences. Without … for those who live, work, or visit NYC. Key Findings NYC does not have an effective AI governance framework. While … the model’s output against benchmarks. However, DOE does not require any steps to determine whether the AI tools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceOversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… attestation for providers to complete that wished to offer TMH during the emergency and outlined the programs and services allowed to offer TMH for the duration of the disaster emergency. … process to ensure providers’ ability to continue to offer TMH beyond the disaster emergency. Without this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followDiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… Authority (MTA) did not collect almost $400,000 in penalty fees from Global Contact Services (GCS), a … accountable for repeated errors,” said DiNapoli. “By not penalizing excessive and recurring mistakes, there is … than 150,000 eligible AAR customers who are unable to use public bus or subway service because of a disability – was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountableOpinion 95-1
… -- Officers and Employees (municipality's responsibility to pay health care costs) INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (municipality's responsibility to pay health care cost of urban renewal agency employees) … MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -- Powers and Duties (contribution to urban renewal agency for health care benefits) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-1Opinion 89-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … claims) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings (authority for school district to establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-17Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… the safety of all people who visit, live, and work in NYC. This requires construction managers, contractors, and … 1, 2022, was to determine whether DOB adequately monitors NYC building construction sites to ensure compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followImproper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up)
… The objective of our initial audit report, issued on August 19, 2022, was to determine whether MCOs made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/improper-managed-care-payments-misclassified-patient-discharges-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… protecting the health and safety of New Yorkers. Article 7-A of the General Business Law, also known as the Security … requires that individuals working as security guards have a valid registration card, and entrusts the Department with issuing registration cards for all security guard applicants who meet the requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… working-age adults (ages 18–64) with a disability in New York State. The statewide employment rate of working-age … funded benefits for people with disabilities. The New York Employment Service System (NYESS), which is … of Mental Health (OMH), was cited as a key resource by New York’s Employment First Commission for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… program in fiscal year 2024-25. The City could potentially face shortfalls based on revenue estimates for sewer usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… 19 million acres of forest, which provide many public benefits, including clean air and water, carbon storage, forest products (e.g., timber), jobs, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Of the 19 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)
… and the related justification documents are in material compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … retirement costs by as much as $945,000, health and dental insurance costs by as much as $195,000, social … for police overtime, employee retirement, health and dental insurance, social security firefighting overtime and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/12/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-7Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Follow-Up)
… Under Reporting of Net Available Monthly Income for Nursing Home Residents Causes Medicaid Overpayments (Report … home recipients have income from Social Security, pensions and other sources to offset the cost of their nursing home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/16/under-reporting-net-available-monthly-income-nursing-home-residents-causes-medicaidStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan for 2005-2011 (Follow-Up)
… not support its decision-making and prioritization of all capital project items. We also found that completing the … identified. However, additional improvements are needed. All of the five prior audit recommendations were partially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/status-board-approved-capital-plan-2005-2011-followPollution Testing on Exhaust Emissions from Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… audit report, issued on March 22, 2010, examined whether DEC adequately fulfilled its testing program responsibilities. We found DEC generally fulfilled its responsibilities but could … for all aspects of the program. We also questioned whether DEC's coverage of inspection facilities was adequate because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/pollution-testing-exhaust-emissions-heavy-duty-diesel-vehicles-followCUNY Bulletin No. CU-767
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-767-new-york-state-nurses-association-nysna-dues-increaseCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2023-24 and the related justification … operating and debt service funding of $733.8 million for the Yonkers Public Schools (District) and $698.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (2020-S-49) . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… For members of most tiers and plans, a lump sum payment for up to 30 unused vacation days can be included in … documents to NYSLRS Employer Reporting for review. If the payment is pensionable, you will be asked to submit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsXIV.14.C Necessity for General Capital Assets Reporting – XIV. Special Procedures
… to defined levels of materiality, are included in the State’s government-wide financial statements as required by … by appropriate depreciation, as general assets of the State. Capital assets will be depreciated over defined useful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14c-necessity-general-capital-assets-reporting