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Opinion 2008-4
… as other town charges ( i.e . on an ad valorem basis) (11 Ops St Comp No. 7841, at 744). 2 Further, Town Law § 202-b … expense payable out of the general fund ( see e.g . 1995 Ops St Comp No. 95-17, at 36; 1988 Ops St Comp No. 88-33, at 61; 1979 Ops St Comp No. 79-748, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4XI.1 Procurement and Contract Management Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… of State Comptroller (OSC) approval. Who this Chapter is for: State purchasing and procurement professionals … Guidance and general contract processing requirements for submission of transactions to OSC for approval. Documentation, processes, and Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi1-procurement-contract-management-overview-policiesOversight of Adult Care Facilities
… that were not cold enough, and dishwashers that were not hot enough. Significantly, we found alcohol and marijuana …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilitiesOmnibus Technical Procurement Amendments
… Session 2015-2016: Vetoed on November 28, 2016 - Veto Memo 295 – A.10688 (Rules-Peoples-Stokes) / S.7893 … valuation of non-cash contracts by the state comptroller. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-technical-procurement-amendmentsOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… gas pumps and vehicle and grocery scales. Gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles are also subject … test commercially used weighing and measuring devices and retail gasoline and diesel fuels; inspect and test packaged … from about 140 terminals and sold from about 4,800 retail stations statewide. Key Findings We found systemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… attributed to things like poor school performance, bullying, and unwelcoming school climates, increase students’ … and other local education agencies (LEAs), such as charter schools and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services, … 2,630,000 K–12 public school students enrolled in New York State. Key Findings The Department has taken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health took appropriate steps to collect all available drug rebates for Health and Recovery Plans. The audit covered the period … manufacturers. On a quarterly basis, the Department of Health (Department) submits rebate invoices to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/22/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plansMedicaid Program – Inappropriate Premium Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Family Health Plus
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) made inappropriate premium payments to Medicaid mainstream managed care plans and Family Health … To determine whether the Department of Health made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/medicaid-program-inappropriate-premium-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-mainstreamOversight of Complaint Activity
… (Commission) regulates almost 2,000 electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water utilities, which … safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityOversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees
… trails in New York State. Members of approved snowmobile clubs pay a reduced registration fee of $45, while non-club … fees for the three years we reviewed. Snowmobile clubs provide vouchers to members that show member name and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/oversight-and-collection-snowmobile-registration-feesAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… Purpose To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (Program) grant managers … Grant monies may be used for new construction, home improvements, or acquisition and repair projects. The … To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program Program grant managers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programContract Award and Performance
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and … (NYSERDA) awarded procurement contracts according to prescribed policies and procedures. We also determined … To determine whether the New York State Energy Research and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… has accurately assessed and attempted to collect all Driver Responsibility Assessment Program fees due from … identity documents, to deliver essential motor vehicle and driver-related services, and to administer motor vehicle laws … amended the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Law) establishing the Driver Responsibility Assessment Program (Program). The Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… Environmental Conservation (Department) properly collects all fees and surcharges due to the Environmental Protection … registration fee. The Department is required to deposit all fees and surcharges into the Fund. The Department … of Environmental Conservation Department properly collects all fees and surcharges due to the Environmental Protection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesPreferred Source Contracting
… monitoring contracts fulfilled by not-for-profit providers in partnership with private entities to ensure contract … and whether facilitating entities are awarding contracts in a manner that best meets the purpose of the Preferred Source Program (Program) and is in the best interest of the State. This audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/28/preferred-source-contractingOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… charter school. State Education Law mandates that if an inspection identifies violations that are severe enough, the … the CO until the violations have been corrected and a re-inspection has been done. As of November 2015, there were … 50 percent of private schools did not submit required inspection reports for the 2015-16 school year. Even so, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… by either a Board of Directors (cooperatives) or a managing agent (rentals and cooperatives). Applicants apply to the … by HPD staff and subsequently maintained by the respective managing agents. As vacancies occur, applicants should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsMarketing Service Performance Monitoring
… including the extent to which ESD employs appropriate performance measurement systems that provide management with … conducts programs to promote travel, tourism, and business investment. In support of these programs, ESD awarded a … strategies, and resource allocations. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Empire State Development: Oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/11/marketing-service-performance-monitoringHealth Information Management Department – Selected Procurement and Human Resources Practices
… located in Suffolk County, New York, is Long Island’s premier academic and regional medical center and, with 603 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/16/health-information-management-department-selected-procurement-and-human-resources-practicesSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles’ (Department) licensing and registration … and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or mishap that disables normal processing. This … June 27, 2014. Background The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systems