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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… Transportation Authority (Centro): Compliance With Payment Card Industry (PCI) Standards (2016-S-31) Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… fit; and periodically monitored train crews forcontinued medical fitness. The audit period covered from January 1, … every three years. Train crews are also required to pass a medical assessment prior to assuming new responsibilities, and undergo periodical medical assessments every two years for Train Operators, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter 845 of the Laws of … Conservation: Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ) … To assess the extent of implementation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followDepartment of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxTown of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… and advances between Town bank accounts and funds in a timely manner. Annual update documents (AUDs) were not filed in a timely manner. Key Recommendations Periodically review … and maintaining the accounting records and filing AUDs in a timely manner. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63City of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s accounting records and financial condition for the period June 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,746 monitors, 332 digital video recorders, five video cassette recorders, and related accessories (e.g., … recording devices. EMD is also responsible for repairing video system equipment, except for equipment still under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsReal Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
… Tax Cap What is the Real Property Tax Cap? Information for Local Governments Information for School Districts Inflation and Allowable Levy Growth … Factors [pdf] Tax Cap Compliance General Information for Filing Real Property Tax Cap Training These webinars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capApproved State Contracts and Payments for August 2017
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,737 … and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture & … Live Nation Worldwide Inc. for State Fair entertainment booking services. Deferred Compensation Board: the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/approved-state-contracts-and-payments-august-2017Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… not have sufficient case monitoring tools to allow ACS staff to readily identify cases where required visits are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the data for management decisions. We also determined whether NYPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… comply with the Law. Key Findings The Law set the State’s MWBE participation target at 28.92 percent, and the Authority … years. However, the Authority did not explain why its MWBE participation goals were less than the goal established … required per DED regulation. The Authority overstated its MWBE contract participation when reporting to DED. A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… MTA’s compliance with the Law. In their September 23, 2010 response, MTA officials agreed with our recommendations and … million, matched the amounts reported by DDCR. In one response to a reported payment of $2.8 million, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesManagement and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Management and Control of Employee Overtime Costs ( 2009-S-87 ). … 17, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not effectively manage and control employee overtime costs and we noted numerous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/19/management-and-control-employee-overtime-costs-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… during the audit period five inmates were released between two weeks and 12 months early because department procedures … reimbursement. State Education Department: North Country Kids Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual … education services through rates set by SED. For the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014, North Country reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … codes and safety regulations issued by the Department of Health (Department). Regulations permit the Department to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… for the first two quarters of 2015-16. WCHCC reported MWBE utilization of $3.8 million (20.29 percent), $3.4 … the percentage in the goal plan using the anticipated MWBE expenditures compared to the total available budget. However, that was not the case: The anticipated MWBE expenditures were estimated by multiplying the available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… York State Homes and Community Renewal: Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program ( 2013-S-32 ) … To determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to … pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK program is administered and overseen by the DOE’s Division of Early … must comply with the terms of their DOE contracts when submitting and claiming expenses. DOE officials were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is providing … mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which … have been increasing steadily since 2010, and the most current statistics are alarming. According to a 2022 research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools