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Implementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security … security guards and registration card applicants in New York State. Between January 1, 2021 and December 31, … 31, 2022. The objective of our initial audit, issued in July 2021, was to determine whether the Department was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… the former program; these landowners have been benefiting from local tax reductions – and lesser qualifying standards – … the requirements are less stringent, the former program required some Department oversight of the committed land. The … spanning 260,669 acres, landowners had been benefiting from local tax reductions for over 45 years, but the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of … year 2023-24 and the related justification documents are in material compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …
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)
… and recovery programs providing services for over 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… workforce. Key Findings We found that MTA officials made progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-followNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the second quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 … and transparency. Quarterly rates of return provide a snapshot of performance over three months and reflect a fraction of the Fund’s annual investment return. About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.’s Family Support Services Contracts … Support Services (FSS) are designed to help families care for a relative with a developmental disability at home. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-followImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… from discrimination, harassment, and bullying on school property, on school buses, and at school functions. DASA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1768
… employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security … Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Affected Employees Employees who appear on … match: DOB and gender code not checked Other SSN Deceased Contact the SSA office for more information. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1768-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-N-7) . About the Program The New York City (NYC or City) Department of Parks & Recreation (Parks or … spaces. Parks maintains about 30,000 acres of land (14% of NYC), including more than 5,000 individual properties, nearly … world-class sports events, and cultural festivals. NYC is home to 8.5 million people, including nearly 1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/25/park-accessibility-people-disabilities-followConstitutional Amendment on Debt
… proposing amendments to article 7 of the constitution, in relation to authorization of debt to respond to acts of … proposing amendments to article 7 of the constitution in relation to authorization of debt to respond to acts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/constitutional-amendment-debtDutchess County – Contract Monitoring (2023M-142)
… $4.3 million without ensuring that reports provided by the vendor were reviewed before approving the claim. The … for one contract exceeded the agreed-upon contract amount by $215,395. Key Recommendations Ensure all claims have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/08/09/dutchess-county-contract-monitoring-2023m-142DiNapoli Honors Caribbean Leaders
… and organizations at a celebration on Monday in honor of Caribbean Heritage Month. “We gathered in Brooklyn to … community and recognize extraordinary individuals of Caribbean descent. Each of these leaders has given back to … through their pursuits in the arts and public service, and I look forward to continuing to support and uplift the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-honors-caribbean-leadersNew York Local Government Assistance Corporation
… 1 LGAC’s remaining debt was fully retired on April 1, 2021. In accordance with Section 3233 of the Public … the State following the deferral of the federal income tax payment deadlines from April 15, 2020, to a later date in … Minutes June 9, 2022 Agenda Meeting Notice June 25, 2021 Agenda Meeting Notice June 25, 2021, Minutes – Adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgacOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… of all required steps. Key Findings OCFS has made some progress in addressing the problems identified in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)
… annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s … and corresponding expenditures in its 2025 adopted budget for the New York State Touring Route Program because there is … no assurance the State will appropriate additional money for this program in fiscal year 2025-26. The 2025 proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9East Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B25-5-2)
… 89 of the Laws of 2016, as amended, the New York State (NYS) Department of Education (SED) is required to appoint up … settled. Our review of District records, as of January 31, 2025, indicates the District will not use the $19.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b25-5-2Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… sectors by providing loans and grants and administering tax credit projects. ESD also administers a variety of tax credit programs including the Excelsior Jobs, Film Tax, and Life Sciences tax credits. In recent years, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followIX.11.C Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance – IX. Federal Grants
… and was intended to establish uniform audit requirements for Federal awards. The Act mandated that the Federal Office … provisions of the Single Audit Act and set forth standards for obtaining consistency and uniformity among Federal … Awards that identifies expenditures of Federal monies for each Federal program. As noted above, the Act requires an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11c-single-audit-act-1984Compliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… (City Regulations) provide additional guidance. For example, DOE’s District Safety Team must develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-follow