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Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… and the other by 79 days. Key Recommendations Require all instructors to review the class files periodically during and … importance of Refresher Training to ensure compliance by instructors and train crews, evidenced by complete records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-0Selected Aspects of the Pay for Success Program
… whether only randomized eligible participants are selected for the Pay for Success employment training and job placement program, … employment and recidivism rates are accurately monitored for both the treatment and control groups. We audited … whether only randomized eligible participants are selected for the Pay for Success employment training and job placement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/selected-aspects-pay-success-programOversight 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 dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … as needed. The UPK program is funded by the State and NYC. The State’s portion is based on a State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… practices comply with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); and school districts report material incidents of … We also evaluated whether the Department issued timely DASA guidance to school districts that adequately addresses … to school districts outside of New York City. Background DASA seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts
… for the project, and perform a review of certified payrolls submitted by contractors to demonstrate they paid … file an original payroll; and review whether the payrolls include all required information. However, although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/04/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contractsAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Administration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Report 2013-N-4). Background … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/administration-article-8-loan-program-followDepartment of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … refunds totaling almost $36.7 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate action. Key Findings Reason for Stopping Refunds Number Taxpayer claimed refundable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Fund (Oil Spill Fund or Fund) to pay for the cleanup and removal of petroleum spills. The statute assigns the State … technical assistance and oversight for cleanup and removal activities and ensuring that only allowable costs are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followCollege of Mount Saint Vincent – Tuition Assistance Program
… when certifying Manhattan campus students for State-funded Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background The College of Mount Saint … in the liberal arts, as well as in business, education and nursing. The school’s current enrollment is approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/college-mount-saint-vincent-tuition-assistance-programCost Reporting of Programs Operated by Gateway-Longview, Inc.
… These disallowances also included $64,110 in payments for car and cell phone allowances for Gateway’s former Chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/30/cost-reporting-programs-operated-gateway-longview-incSchool of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… controls. Fully comply with prescribed procedures for opening new bank accounts and the monitoring of existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… properly established annual contract participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises and … public authorities are required to establish annual goals for such participation, make a “good faith” effort to achieve … of the Empire State Development. DED is responsible for the certification of MWBEs. The Dormitory Authority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesReview of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up)
… was not reviewing its real property holdings to identify properties for sale or disposal. We identified 18 potential surplus properties with an estimated value of $7.1 million that may … State. The Department last assessed its need for these 18 properties between 1984 and 2005. The Department disposed of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/review-real-property-holdings-disposal-followSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … The initial audit report contained three recommendations to the Department to expedite the Service Delivery Plan update; develop methods … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner … State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New York (Metropolitan) operates at two locations, Manhattan … To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… supported by corresponding incident reports. We were also able to verify that the number of NYPD incident reports … of the Division of Criminal Justice Services. However, improvements were needed to allow NYPD management to easily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followManagement and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… report, issued on August 17, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not effectively manage and … proper prior approvals and justification. In addition, the Port Authority did not meet the 20 percent overtime reduction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/19/management-and-control-employee-overtime-costs-followContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… enterprises; met these goals; and accurately reported its results to the Department of Economic Development. Background … short of reaching its goals; did not accurately report the results of its efforts; and, in fact, overstated the extent … risk of fraud. The unreliability of MWBE utilization data results in a questionable baseline for managing a critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesOverpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Report … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/overpayments-claims-selected-professional-services-followAssessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties
… whether the Department of Labor (Department) is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2008 … through July 31, 2011. Background The Department assesses and collects a wide range of fees for various … whether the Department of Labor Department is assessing and collecting all required fees and penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties