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City of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… City to issue debt to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of … on the results of our review, except for matters described in this letter, the significant revenue and expenditure … from 2021 through 2023, but have not documented this in a written agreement with the collective bargaining unit. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9Oversight 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 … using environmentally sound methods. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2016 to April 27, 2019. About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalLead Contamination of State Armories
… Objectives To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has implemented adequate … firing range (IFR), used for training purposes. The firing of weapons inside the IFR resulted in lead dust accumulation … used in more than 20 years, over time, the accumulation of lead dust has been transported to other areas of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately … crime, and sexual exploitation. OCFS oversees a system of supports designed to meet the needs of runaway and homeless youth (RHY), including residential … To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services OCFS is adequately overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthDiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped … years, has also been one of the fastest growing, with the number of homeless individuals rising by more than a third … an easy road, but we're turning a corner on reducing the number of veterans living on the streets," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by … 8, 2020 was to provide clean, low-cost, and reliable energy consistent with its commitment to the environment and … vibrant New York through customer partnerships, innovative energy solutions, and the responsible supply of affordable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88State Comptroller DiNapoli Adds $3 Billion to the State Pension Fund’s Sustainable Investment Program
… of the Fund and at the same time can be a powerful tool for helping to address the risk of climate change," DiNapoli … Still In Leaders’ Circle, DiNapoli serves as an ambassador for American climate action and the We Are Still In … and private equity investments; ESG risk assessments for all new investments; and annual reviews of ESG oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-adds-3-billion-state-pension-funds-sustainable-investment-programControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate controls to ensure that all … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance has adequate controls to ensure that all wireless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… Español | Kreyòl Ayisyen | 中文 Highlights Brooklyn has the largest population of the five boroughs with … last decade (9.1 percent). Private sector employment in Brooklyn grew by 47.5 percent from 2010 to 2019, faster than citywide (28.7 percent). Leisure and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynGermantown Fire District – Board Oversight (2014M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the … The Germantown Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Germantown and Columbia County. An elected five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/29/germantown-fire-district-board-oversight-2014m-166Town of Orchard Park – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2017M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Department’s cash receipts for … 1, 2015 through January 27, 2017. Background The Town of Orchard Park is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 29,000. The Town is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-orchard-park-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2017m-81West Genesee Central School District – Segregation of Duties (2016M-303)
… Purpose of Audit The objective of our audit was to determine if the District’s controls over certain cash … for someone independent from the recordkeeping function to verify that funds were deposited into a District bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/west-genesee-central-school-district-segregation-duties-2016m-303Town of Pulteney – Information Technology (2021M-28)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Pulteney (Town) officials adequately safeguarded Town … a comprehensive IT contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or suffering a serious interruption of services. Monitor the use of IT resources or provide IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/25/town-pulteney-information-technology-2021m-28Royalton-Hartland Central School District – Information Technology Contingency Planning (2021M-4)
… (District) has an information technology (IT) contingency plan that is periodically evaluated, updated as necessary, … and adopted a comprehensive written IT contingency plan. The District pays $10,500 for central site … infrastructure support, which includes a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) template, a key component of an IT contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/royalton-hartland-central-school-district-information-technologyOneida City School District – Information Technology (2020M-80)
… system (SIS) against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings The District’s network was not adequately secure … weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Review network user accounts and … disaster recovery plan is developed and shared with key District officials. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/16/oneida-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-80Recommendations Regarding the Draft Report on the Establishment of a Public Power Model for the Operation of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA)
Section 83-n of the Legislative Law established the Legislative Commission on the Future of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/recommendations-for-lipa-draft-report.pdfImproper Medicaid Managed Care Payments for Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies on Behalf of Recipients in Nursing Homes (2020-S-61)
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations inappropriately paid for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies while recipients were residing in nursing homes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s61.pdfExamination of Select Purchases made on State-Issued WEX Bank Fuel Credit Cards by Metro New York OPWDD from July 2014 - March 2018
We examined select purchases made on State-issued WEX Bank fuel credit cards (WEX card) by Metro New York OPWDD from July 2014 - March 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2019-04-10.pdfOpen Educational Resources
… as ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) in CUNYfirst, CUNY’s system for course registration. Since November 2018, CUNY has … This includes the implementation of formal, system-wide policies and procedures to ensure that OER funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s AIDS Institute (Institute) has provided effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses … stated mission is to protect and promote the health of New York State’s diverse population through disease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contracts