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Federal Impact: Travel and Tourism to New York – Federal Funding and New York
… Residents of other countries travel to the United States for a variety of reasons: personal, business, education or … by travelers from other countries in the U.S. includes the purchase of a variety of goods and services, primarily … spending includes purchases of goods and services such as food, lodging, gifts, entertainment, local transportation in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-travel-and-tourism-new-yorkOverlapping Real Property Tax Rates and Levies - FAQs
… fire) purposes. Rates per $1000 of both assessed value and full value are presented, and aggregate rates are provided to … convey the full tax burden within each municipality. Full value tax rates enable the user to compare tax rates across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/overlapping-real-property-tax-rates-and-levies-faqsMaintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (Follow-Up)
… ERU has different capacities and attributes based on the model and age of the unit. In 1998, the Federal Railway … correctly, as required by Transit’s work manuals. Model R142 cars, which were brought into revenue service in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/21/maintenance-and-inspection-event-recorder-units-followUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is collecting necessary data to make … exposure of their residents to COVID-19. The underlying health conditions and advanced age of many long-term care … for severe morbidity and death. Rapid and sustained public health interventions focusing on surveillance, infection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-dataOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… The Department, through its Bureau of Waste Reduction and Recycling’s Product Stewardship and Waste Reduction Unit, is responsible for overseeing required recycling and waste disposal efforts in the State. Article … impact on the environment; however, it only covers the recycling of limited rechargeable batteries weighing less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools
… City Department of Education (DOE) is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In … to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need, including mental health awareness training for school staff. Our audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/18/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schoolsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety Center (PSC) and is collecting and utilizing designated revenue for that purpose. Our audit covered the period from April 1, 2015 … To determine whether the Department of Health is meeting the goals and objectives of the Patient Safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… About the Program The DOE, the nation’s largest public school system, serves 1.1 million students at its more than … Office and the Division of School Facilities (DSF), play a role in monitoring District 75 schools and … program and collaborates on improvement projects with DSF. Key Findings We observed building conditions for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… and gas utilities, the Department employs individualized measures of utility service quality, reliability, and safety, which include performance improvement goals that … and lack time frames for completion, interim performance measures, and consequences for non-compliance, making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… Development (ESD) maintains adequate information systems for the collection of relevant data to effectively manage and … About the Program ESD is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development … was completed in early 2019. ESD budgeted $2.9 million for the implementation and support of Dynamics, and as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) is adequately administering and … is to enhance public safety by providing resources and services that improve the quality of the criminal justice … To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services Division is adequately administering and monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Overlapping Medicaid … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Improper Overlapping Medicaid and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program
… has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor … Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud … of these crimes by developing and providing funding for programs that support specialized law enforcement units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/motor-vehicle-theft-and-insurance-fraud-prevention-programCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) Citywide Payments Services and Standards (CPSS) unit has controls in place to ensure that payments received by and processed on behalf of agencies are … the New York City Department of Finance DOF Citywide Payments Services and Standards CPSS unit has controls in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… been reasonably estimated. Moreover, funding sources to cover those costs have not been identified, leaving the … Act goals will not be met within the established time frame. Finally, a formal backup plan has not been established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… (City) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and … developments. As of February 22, 2024, there are 93 HPD-supervised Mitchell-Lama rental and limited-equity co-op … services; these agreements must be approved in writing by HPD. The managing agents of Mitchell-Lama developments are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Report … from April 2021 through December 2022, the Department’s vehicle repair and maintenance expenses totaled approximately … to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over its vehicle use and maintenance expenses. The audit found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… to adequately enforce certain aspects of the State’s air contamination and pollution requirements to protect the … and registrations through February 2023. About the Program Air pollution damages human health and the environment in a … show harmful effects from acid rain and mercury in the air. Also, greenhouse gases (chiefly carbon dioxide) in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsOversight of Afterschool and Summer Youth Employment Contracts
… and summer employment programs operated by the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Inc. (Ridgewood); whether program participants were selected based … is not in session. According to Department contracts, Ridgewood, a Queens County-based not-for-profit organization, …
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-taxes