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Disposal of Electronic Devices

… devices approved for sale by New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Division) are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, private, and sensitive information. The audit covers the period of June 1, 2012 through March 13, 2013. Background New York …

Safety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our original report, Safety of Infrastructure (2012-S-29). Background Our initial audit …

Oversight of Grants (Follow-Up)

… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7, 2014 of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, …

Protection of Child Performers

… Purpose To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) adequately ensured that … with the legal requirements that help protect the welfare of child performers. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 through March 16, 2017. Background The Department of Labor (Department) is charged with protecting workers in …

Oversight of Complaint Activity

… utilities. In addition, the Commission oversees the siting of major utility infrastructure, ensures the safety of natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines, and provides … industry and telecommunications service. The Department of Public Service (Department) is the operating agency for …

Oversight of Nurse Licensing

… The Department oversees the licensure and practice of the professions, as outlined in Title VIII of the New York State Education Law (Education Law). Its … active professional nursing licenses – in the titles of licensed practical nurse, registered professional nurse, …

Performance of Duty Disability – Career Plan

… benefit if you are found permanently disabled as a result of the performance of your duties, regardless of the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence …

Performance of Duty Disability – New Career Plan

… benefit if you are found permanently disabled as a result of the performance of your duties, regardless of the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence …

Oversight of Homeless Shelters

… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately … leadership, guidance, and support to county Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of Shelter Services, …

Reporting of Billboard Income

… Expense Statements (RPIE) filed with the New York City Department of Finance (Finance). We also determined whether penalties … on the Real Property Income Expense Statements filed with NYC Dept of Fin …

Administration of Tenant Complaints

… New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a … New York State Homes and Community Renewal consists of all the State’s housing and community renewal agencies. These agencies include the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Division), which is …

Investment of Retirement Funds

… Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Investment of Retirement Funds  – S.9051 (Jackson)   – Permits investment of retirement funds in mortgages guaranteed by New York state … renewal. Memo Bill Text Status … Permits investment of retirement funds in mortgages guaranteed by New York state …

XI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing

… Section Overview and Policies: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , … initiation, purchase approval, ordering, receipt, and payment approval) should ideally be done by different …

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Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds

… To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk … DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC Administrative and Building Codes, Rules of the …

Management of Capital Projects

… management process and was successful in completing scope of work timely, with quality, and within budget. The audit … commuter railroad in North America, carrying an average of 301,000 customers each week day on 735 daily trains. LIRR is an essential component of the region’s transportation infrastructure, helping to …

Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

… for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or her primary (or sole) responsibilities. Providing … activity mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to …

Management of Invasive Species

… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) was effectively … species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit … through November 22, 2019. About the Program Many species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are …

Oversight of Homeless Shelters

… – between 2007 and 2018. The Office administers programs for the State’s low-income residents and provides support to … compliance with applicable rules and regulations. For 2018, Local Districts submitted $2 billion in gross claims to the Office for homeless housing reimbursement. Key Findings The Office is not providing …

Oversight 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 …