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Approved State Contracts and Payments for August 2017
… approved 1,737 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.7 billion and approved more … to construct and renovate the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Department of … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 135,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/approved-state-contracts-and-payments-august-2017Approved State Contracts and Payments
… of Corrections $9.5 million with Westchester County Health Care Corporation for inpatient and outpatient health … with HBP Joint Venture for design and construction of the New York State Fairgrounds Exposition Center. $3.6 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/1018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsOpinion 92-9
… with broad discretion to ensure that adequate pre-trial discovery is accomplished (see e.g. Hall & Company Inc. v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-9Uncollected Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Purpose The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of April 30, 2015, … on July 31, 2013 and covered the period of April 1, 2007 to February 1, 2013. The objective was to determine whether the Department effectively pursues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/uncollected-penalties-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an increase in dues for Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022
… in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act … damage as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department of Motor Vehicles … for tracking the expenses of administering the Acts and assessing these expenses on insurance carriers that issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… (Board) ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were … Board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and that all claims … not have assurance that goods and services are purchased in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Opinion 89-19
… as agents for the State. Each is a part of and the local arm of the single State administrative agency. Determinative … concluded that the county should not be treated as an arm of the State for Eleventh Amendment purposes. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19Town of Sheridan – Shared Services Costs (2023M-74)
… (IMA) and whether the Town Board (Board) conveyed land in a transparent and equitable manner. Key Findings The Town … taxpayers paid $125,736 to provide services to customers in three other towns and a village benefitting from the IMA. … $21,000 from CBI for Town office space the group uses. In addition, the Board did not convey land to Chautauqua …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-shared-services-costs-2023m-74Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023
… About the Program The Acts help ensure that the operators of motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate … injure or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for tracking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/26/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… need stronger protections to ensure clean drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health … said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our vulnerabilities. With the … to programs that help keep drinking water safe, the state and localities have to take the lead in strengthening …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionSewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Sewanhaka Central High School District (District) officials developed an information … action. … Determine whether Sewanhaka Central High School District District officials developed an information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationInteractive Maps: Language Access Service Needs Statewide (2022-S-38)
… government programs and services Executive Order 26 issued on October 6 2011 established a statewide language access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-maps-language-access-service-needs-statewide-2022-s-38Medicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps … enrolled in Medicare, Medicare becomes the primary payer and Medicaid the secondary. As a secondary payer, rather than … Districts to take action on. Key Recommendations Follow up with recipients who appeared eligible for Medicare and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… pre-pandemic jobs, lagging the national job recovery rate for the sector of 96.4%. Broadway reopened in September 2021 … slow to come back. Attendance exceeded pre-pandemic levels for the first time in January of 2023, but has since remained … sector lost 46% of its jobs compared to only 22% for the private sector, as New York State paused nonessential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… New York City’s Department of Education (DoE) and other school districts for salaries paid to his sons and other … between the ages of three and five. The DoE and other school districts paid tuition to IncludED using rates set by … DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesLivonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Livonia Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the … did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 as required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkSullivan County Funding Corporation – Millennium Revolving Loan Program (2021M-196)
Determine whether Sullivan County County Funding Corporation Corporation officials awarded funds from the Millennium revolving loan program Program in accordance with established policy guidelines guidelines and ensured businesses complied with loan agreements
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/03/25/sullivan-county-funding-corporation-millennium-revolvingSelected Performance Measures
… 1, 2015 and August 22, 2018. About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York … the millions of people who rely on MTA transportation, it is incumbent on its Agencies to accurately report on their … of train cars) – and misleading – MDBF. Our review of how MDBF was calculated by the LIRR found that the agency did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… and Finance (Department) is making adequate efforts, in accordance with Department policy, to collect unpaid … adequate collection actions prior to completing or closing cases for one of the five collection steps we tested: using … followed relevant policies—with certain exceptions—in cases where it abated amounts due. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxes