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Capital Planning and Maintenance
… in tandem to advance the Authority’s mission, which is to create sound economic business development through the … the Public Authorities Reform Act of 2009, the Authority is also required to develop four-year capital spending plans. The Bridge is currently the Authority’s only profitable asset, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/08/capital-planning-and-maintenanceMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… of Health (Department) and whether the Department is appropriately applying the administrative costs in … 31, 2015. Background The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides … for nearly 5.2 million Medicaid enrollees. The Department is responsible for setting the monthly managed care premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumOpinion 92-35
… REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Enforcement (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable property) RECEIVER OF TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS … -- Powers and Duties (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable property) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §987: A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-35Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… should develop a written policy that explains why money is being set aside in a reserve. It should also document the … estimated maximum cost. A governing board resolution is required to establish a capital reserve fund. Funding … subject to permissive referendum requirements, as is the creation of a "specific" capital reserve fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Environmental … with the New York State Rechargeable Battery Law to promote the proper disposal of lithium-ion and other types … To determine whether the Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawHeat and Hot Water Complaints
… heat can cause fires and pollute indoor air. HPD is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring that residential building owners … hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. when the outside temperature is below 55°F and at least 62°F between the hours of 10 p.m. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsSubway Wait Assessment
… the Program Under the Public Authorities Law, the MTA is required to issue an annual report on its mission … According to Transit Operations Planning (OP), subway WA is calculated at time points, which should consist of between … direction. Therefore, the majority of the service provided is not captured in the WA calculation. For example, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/subway-wait-assessmentOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up)
… Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services (Report 2020-S-45 ). About … Department of Labor (DOL) — along with 33 Local Workforce Development Boards, 95 One-Stop Career Centers (Career … and 21 agencies and authorities — offers workforce development (WFD) programs and services that address current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Under the Climate Act, the Public Service Commission (PSC) was required to establish a renewable energy program by … secured by load-serving entities (entities subject to PSC jurisdiction that secure energy to serve the end-use … for planning purposes and to understand the feasibility of meeting Climate Act goals, all site permit process time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… be created or retained if the financial assistance request is granted. If NYCIDA determines that a business meets … a lack of assurance that the financial assistance process is fair and equitable to all businesses seeking assistance. … or whose applications stalled prior to award either is not kept or is incomplete. Additionally, not all required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… or maltreatment, and provide rehabilitative services. OCFS is responsible for overseeing the locally administered child … The SCR, established by New York Social Services Law, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year … received approximately 313,000 calls in 2023. If a call is received and OCFS staff determine there is reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… July 2019 through November 2022. About the Program DOF is a revenue service, taxation, and recording agency. Its mission is to administer the tax and revenue laws of the City of New … within DOF’s Division of Treasury and Payment Services, is to deliver a citywide service for the acceptance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… of which starts from the in-service date, to ensure the vehicle is in good working order. Annual Service Operations … intervals (3,500, 6,000, or 7,500, depending on the vehicle class) or 6 months, whichever comes first. The ASOs … parts and identified $21,928 that could not be traced to a vehicle or located in stock for future use. We noted that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesHousing for Seniors
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the … To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/05/housing-seniorsEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… the Program. Using the Department’s non-government vehicle registration data, we identified 311 non-enrolled entities … Audit/Report of Interest Department of Motor Vehicles: Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Services, Sales, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawHomeless Outreach Program at Penn Station, Grand Central, and Outlying Stations Within New York City
… and Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) stations within New York City and whether the MTA has met its goal in assisting … or complete, and the MTA does not have a process in place to verify the data. As BRC’s reports are the basis for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/23/homeless-outreach-program-penn-station-grand-central-and-outlying-stations-within-new-yorkNYSARC, Inc. – NYC Chapter (School-Age Program): Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by NYSARC, Inc. – NYC Chapter (NYSARC), also known as AHRC NYC, on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were … To determine whether the costs reported by NYSARC Inc NYC Chapter also known as AHRC NYC on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-school-age-program-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHuman Resource Practices
… applied policies and procedures related to select human resource functions. This audit covered the period from … HR develops local human resource-related policies in conjunction with SUNY System Administration, maintains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesDiNapoli: Federal Tariffs and Other Actions Hurt Tourism and NY Exports
… the state’s economy, as fewer visitors means less spending and a smaller number of jobs in hotels and restaurants. The impact is most acute for areas near the Canadian border, where travel from Canada fell by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-federal-tariffs-and-other-actions-hurt-tourism-and-ny-exportsState Agencies Bulletin No. 879
… Purpose To describe the process of changing bargaining units for … Relations, the above titles will be moved from NYSCOPBA to UUP effective 1/29/09. A new bargaining unit code (BU68) … been created and new earnings programs have been set up to be used with these titles upon movement to UUP. Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/879-new-bargaining-unit-and-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes