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Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education Department (Department). We also assessed … one is available. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Reporting of Violent and Disruptive Incidents by Public Schools (2005-S-38) State Education Department: Reporting of Violent and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, … 2019-N-3 ). About the Program The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followOversight of Pupil Transportation Services (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Pupil Transportation … training and safety technique requirements for school bus drivers and school bus safety training instructors and … training to school bus drivers, monitors, and attendants. Our initial audit report, covering the period July 1, 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/22/oversight-pupil-transportation-services-followDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … program. “The RESTORE program has been a vital resource for seniors across our state whose homes may be at risk if … receiving no service through the program. LPAs (not-for-profit organizations and municipalities) apply to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… students to be placed in special education services and programs within the required time frames, and provided all of the services and programs recommended in the students’ Individualized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesDiNapoli: School District Budget Voter Participation More Than Tripled During COVID-19 Lockdown
… for school districts seeking to override the property tax cap required 60 percent voter approval (a “supermajority”) to … when advancing a budget to the voters that exceeds the tax cap. On revote, two (Rensselaer and Fort Edward, mentioned … steadily since the implementation of the property tax cap. The tax cap was first effective in the 2012-13 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-school-district-budget-voter-participation-more-tripled-during-covid-19-lockdownAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that travel policy requirements are consistently … The auditing body or official 9 should be looking for completeness, accuracy and original documentation. The … and attendees, etc.)? Are original receipts attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsAccess-A-Ride Accident Claims
… well as through several "black car" livery services and taxi companies. Transit has branded this paratransit service … Mutual Transportation Assurance Company. Black car and taxi companies are required to maintain appropriate insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsOmni Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. During the 2014-15 school year, Omni served … special education program (Evaluations) and a Department of Health Early Intervention program. However, payments for … institution, Feigi Taub Halberstam Audiology and Speech Pathology, P.C. (FTH), owned by the same individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/20/omni-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReporting on Foreclosure of Real Property Funds – Kings County
… from a list of eligible referees established under Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge (Part 36 Eligible Fiduciary List). The court verifies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/reporting-foreclosure-real-property-funds-kings-countyOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… from consumers. They must also post conspicuously placed signage informing consumers that they can return their used … but of the 30 we tested, 33% did not have the required signage. Further testing found at least 1,248 potentially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our … by the SSA with the goal of helping SSA beneficiaries (i.e., Supplemental Security Income and Social Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/20/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities-followOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit … Department of Transportation (DOT) is responsible for the operation and condition of approximately 6,300 miles of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controls-followDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… funds, according to a follow-up audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report assesses the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… between 2009 and 2013, town officials could not account for all moneys remitted to the bookkeeper and ensure they … revealed: The bookkeeper allowed checks to remain on hand for weeks or months before deposit, including five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… providers a total of $440,000 without using requests for proposals (RFP) or other required competitive processes; … contracts with eight professional service providers for services totaling $342,000, as required; and Financial … Adopt comprehensive time and attendance policies for senior executives; Enter into written contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Report 2021-S-40 ). About the Program Wild and managed pollinators are critically important to the health of New York State’s environment and agricultural economy. The State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… our audit period to November 12, 2024 to analyze the 2025 adopted budget. Understanding the Program A realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3Small Wonder Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… and $49 in travel costs related to an administration law court hearing. $2,689 in staffing expenses that were in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/small-wonder-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLanguage Access Services (Follow-Up)
… 10, Section 202-A (Executive Law), which took effect on July 1, 2022, codified and expanded the State’s language … to the Language Access Law. DMV’s Plan was last updated on October 1, 2024 and outlines procedures that State DMVs … customer-facing DMV offices. Furthermore, DMV relied only on Language Line data to assess additional language needs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/language-access-services-follow