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Oversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees

… to applicants or turned them over to the Office of the State Comptroller as abandoned property. Our audit covered … awarded to applicants based on their order on the waiting list, which is updated to reflect the withdrawal, rejection, … Utilize turnover rates when establishing waiting list sizes. Make these rates public so that applicants have …

Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)

… fuel, paper, and biodegradable plastics. Federal and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis … in part, authorized institutions of higher education and state departments of agriculture to grow or cultivate …

Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)

… species of plants and animals currently found in New York State are not indigenous, but rather have been introduced by … and various other agencies and entities. However, as the State’s environmental regulatory agency, oversight … effects of invasive species populations in New York State. The audit found that, while the Department had been …

Oversight of Construction Management Contracts

… construction management contracts to ensure they meet contract terms and requirements. The audit covered the period … (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, … historic, cultural, and recreational resources of New York State. This system includes 180 State parks with …

Town of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)

… officials: Complied with competitive bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts … million. However, they did not competitively bid contracts for paving services and brush collection totaling $471,700. Did not seek competition for 10 professional services totaling $1.1 million. Did not …

Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)

… absenteeism is a widespread problem, defined by the State Education Department (Department) as a student missing … 2,620,000 K–12 public school students enrolled in New York State’s 732 public schools. Nationally, 7 million students … to Department figures, about 18 percent of students in the State’s public schools were considered chronically absent …

Review of Advance Contract Payments

… Recover overpayments as appropriate. Implement a policy for new contracts of only sending advance payments when …

V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance

III.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)

… (SFS) includes the last three phases of the New York State Financial Cycle as previously outlined in Chapter II … in conjunction with the grant or aid received. Registered vendors have the ability to manage a level of their business …

Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services

… with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications. The audit scope covers the …

Lead Contamination of State Armories

… purposes. The firing of weapons inside the IFR resulted in lead dust accumulation throughout. Although IFRs in New York have not been used in more than 20 years, over time, the accumulation of lead …

Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects

… Objectives To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately monitors selected … chief agency responsible for the coordination of New York State’s economic development programs and has approved …

Oversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)

To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Oversight of Passenger Safety Report 2017S50

Violating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits

NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders Violating a DRO

Oversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)

… was issued on September 29, 2017, determined whether the State Education Department (Department) independently …

Selected Aspects of Bus Procurement

… purchases. Key Findings MTA did not apply for federal State of Good Repair discretionary grant monies for certain …

Town of Gorham – Procurement (2024M-7)

… totaling $1.4 million.  All nine professional services vendors totaling $1.1 million and determined officials did not seek competition when procuring any of these vendors. Two of these vendors lacked written agreements detailing the services to …

Monitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)

… Office of General Services (OGS) facilitates the work of State agencies through the provision of architectural, … of its mission is to design and build facilities for State agencies and public authorities. To achieve that … firms for further evaluation and recommends awarding the contract to the highest-ranking firm. Pursuant to Article …

Public Posting of Certain Contracts

… and exempted contracts, which are otherwise subject to the approval of the State Comptroller. Memo Bill Text … and exempted contracts which are otherwise subject to the approval of the State Comptroller …

Expedited Payments of Unclaimed Funds

… Legislative Session 2023-2024: Expedited Payments of Unclaimed Funds – A.10219/S.9410  (McDonald/Sepulveda) – Relates to …