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Oversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet … grants, and expert technical assistance. Established in 1990, the CWSRF provides communities low-cost financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation … monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and … To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… nickel and silver, and lithium-ion, all of which can pose a threat to the environment and human health and safety … The Department, through its Bureau of Waste Reduction and Recycling’s Product Stewardship and Waste Reduction Unit, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… Act of 2000 (Act), enacted October 6, 2000 and known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa Smart, a 30-year-old woman who died in 1997 as a result … to support PSC expenditures. The Department’s Bureau of Accounts Management (Revenue) is responsible for overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Report 2018-S-27 ). About the Program The Public Service Commission (Commission) regulates 650 utilities operating in New York … included in our initial audit report Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements Report 2018S27 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires airport (and terminal) operators to be responsible for implementing and maintaining … meeting the boarding requirements with all of its airport operators and carriers, as required by federal regulation. … Ensure that there are agreements in place with terminal operators regarding the provision of services to passengers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilitiesProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Processing of Sexual Offense … analysis support to all State criminal justice agencies. Our initial audit report, issued on May 27, 2020, sought to … The Division implemented the recommendation made in our initial audit report, resulting in significant progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kits-followOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… 2015-S-79 ). About the Program The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulates and supervises child welfare … audit examined whether OCFS has effective controls in place to ensure that foster homes meet required criteria …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice … and monitoring selected public protection grant programs to ensure expenses are allowable under the related contracts. … contracts that were active during the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019, SNUG ("guns" spelled backwards) contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up)
… number of CBLTC services, and the Department did not have a process to monitor that enrollees were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/oversight-managed-long-term-care-member-eligibility-followOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Report 2020-N-5 ). About … To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-home-delivered-meals-program-followAnthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare
… Objective To determine whether Anthem Blue Cross coordinated benefits to properly pay claims … 1.1 million of the members. Civil Service contracts with Anthem Blue Cross (Anthem) to administer the Hospital Program … To determine whether Anthem Blue Cross coordinated benefits to properly pay claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/19/anthem-blue-cross-coordination-benefits-medicareCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… by not taking corrective action to resolve a previous case. For non-compliance complaints, owners are given an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaints-followOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… law. Our audit covered the period from July 2018 through August 2021. Overall, we found that the Department did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… the effects of poverty and to provide opportunities for New York City youth and families. To achieve these goals, … cultural experiences, and sports/recreation activities when school is not in session. According to Department … by creating policies and procedures requiring providers to document their afterschool selection and enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/28/oversight-afterschool-and-summer-youth-employment-contractsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant … of interests in real property, including those of real estate investment trusts, easements, and leases, are … and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect Real Estate Transfer Taxes as required by relevant law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… entering an incident in OORS. Incidents determined to be material by DOE’s Office of Safety and Youth Development … of Education (Commissioner’s Regulations) defines a material incident of harassment, bullying, and/ or … data. For instance, DOE is required to annually report material incidents of harassment, bullying, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… through consultants and contract staff and is responsible for monitoring services to ensure compliance with contract … of contracts and other purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. … labor. Generally, contracts contain reporting requirements for contractors (e.g., performance metrics), which serve as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… on September 17, 2018, examined whether the Department of Health (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… "We reached new milestones this past shareholder season and grew the roster of corporations that disclose their … that is contrary to the company’s long-term interests and cause real damage to a company’s reputation. Investors … Safeway Inc. Reynolds American Inc. R. R. Donnelley & Sons Company CSX Corporation The Kroger Co. 2011 Yum! Brands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spending