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Monitoring of Homeless Data
… homeless shelter costs as ranging from $2–2.2 billion for the calendar years within our audit scope. Twice a year, … to OTDA, Local Districts typically also collect and submit client-level data on the populations they serve to a computer … System (HMIS) Data Standards, which establish guidelines for the type of information organizations must collect on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataTransformation of the MTA
… process efficiencies, and cost reductions. The audit covers the period from January 2017 through October 2022. … No further savings were identified during our audit beyond the removal from the MTA budget of the costs related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaOversight of Dam Safety
… and other impacted areas. Annual certifications are an attestation by the dam owner that certain requirements under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyOversight of Campus Foundations
… provisions. For instance: SBF lacked an agency account policy, despite maintaining a significant agency account balance of about $40 million as of June 30, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/26/oversight-campus-foundationsContinuity of Operations Planning
… to aid agency planning teams when they prepare COOPs. A COOP can help government agencies ensure the stability of … they had incorporated certain essential features of the COOP best practices endorsed by the Division. However, we identified some opportunities for improvements to COOP practices that would enable the agencies to handle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/21/continuity-operations-planningSafety of Seized Dogs
… not have an official identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in the control of or on the property of its owner or custodian and is believed to be dangerous. … one dog control officer (Officer) or contract with another municipality for dog control services. As of June 30, 2017, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… reported attendance data using average daily attendance (ADA), which measures the average number of students who are typically present each day. However, ADA does not identify some students who miss a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismProtection of Child Performers
… temporary permits is entered by the child’s parent or guardian when applying through a web portal and automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersOversight of Nurse Licensing
… (Priority 2–4) investigations that exceeded the 360-day benchmark were not reclassified as Priority 1. 327 … Department independently verifies education requirements, exam results, and out-of-state licenses, but does not take similar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/29/oversight-nurse-licensingOversight 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-activityExamination of Travel Expenses
… continued to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As … travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not reimbursable. The official station of every employee is designated by the head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesManagement of Energy Consumption
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) officials have been … Background Executive Order No. 111 (EO 111) issued on June 10, 2001, directs State agencies and public authorities … With Executive Order 111 Purchase of Renewable Energy (2008-S-80) New York State Energy Research and Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionReporting of Billboard Income
… Statements (RPIE) filed with the New York City Department of Finance (Finance). We also determined whether penalties … RPIE. Our audit period included RPIEs due September 1st of 2009 and 2010 and used to compute tax assessments for the … the Division, in part, relies on the accurate submission of an RPIE from the owners of income producing property. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/15/reporting-billboard-incomeOversight of Homeless Shelters
… than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and single adults – while guiding them to self-sufficiency. Larger-scale … oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting them and ensuring they meet certain standards, … In contrast, the Office has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersUse of State Appropriations
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Wine and Grape Foundation (Foundation) has spent State … located in Canandaigua, which supports New York State’s wine and grape industry through research, promotion, and … by a Board of Directors, most of whom are involved in the wine and grape industry, and has six employees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/use-state-appropriationsAdministration of Tenant Complaints
… Office of Rent Administration addresses tenant complaints in a timely manner. Our audit period includes … development of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State. The Division’s Office of Rent … three years - to be assigned. Of the complaints received in our scope period, 1,101 remained unassigned as of March 6, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/11/administration-tenant-complaintsSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… (Parks) was maintaining its infrastructure to preserve park safety by properly inspecting and repairing any … and repairing any hazardous conditions. However, site visits confirmed that many infrastructure issues existed throughout the park system. As of October 2010, there was a backlog of over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followDisposal of Electronic Devices
… Purpose To determine if surplus electronic devices approved for sale by New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (Division) are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, … To determine if surplus electronic devices approved for sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7, 2014 of the eight … partially implemented. Department officials are awaiting implementation of a new Statewide Grants Management System, … To assess the extent of implementation as of March 7 2014 of the eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followReview of Collecto, Inc
… made by the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Downstate) to Collecto, Inc. (Collecto) under … made by the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center Downstate to Collecto In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-inc