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Amusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. In conjunction with audit 2013-S-73 , the audit covers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… and enforcing safety conditions of amusement park and fair rides. The audit covered the period January 1, 2011 … offered at fixed-base amusement parks, the New York State Fair, and the many county fairs operated across the State are … Electronic Ticket Sales at the 2011 New York State Fair (2011-S-37) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… notify the New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) within one week. NYSTA has six weeks to take appropriate … bridge is safe to use). In addition, NYSTA must provide DOT with the written determinations from bridge inspections … timely, including three with flagged conditions and DOT was not always notified of red flags within one week, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsCollection of Lease and Permit Revenues
… Department of Transportation is collecting all lease and permit revenues it is owed. The audit covers the period … use continuously. Interested parties can pay a fee for a permit to use such land temporarily. The Department is responsible for billing permit holders and collecting the amount due. As of May 2012, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/collection-lease-and-permit-revenuesInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… during inspections are classified as "Red Flag," "Yellow Flag," and "Safety Flag." A Red Flag designation pertains to the failure … inspection, would become a clear and present danger. A Safety Flag designation pertains to a clear and present …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… action to ensure the bridge is safe to use. Less serious safety defects may also be identified during inspections, and are classified as either "Yellow" or "Safety" Flag conditions. A Yellow Flag condition is defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/19/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsInmate Sentence Calculation and Release Practices
… orders, and its own policies and procedures, regarding inmate sentences to ensure accurate and consistent calculation of sentence times in accordance with all laws and regulations. The audit … staff within the Inmate Record Coordinator office at each facility are responsible for determining the inmates’ release …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/inmate-sentence-calculation-and-release-practicesXII.5.F Payment Dates and Terms Overview – XII. Expenditures
… business day for proper invoices submitted on weekends, holidays, or after 5:00 PM on business days. Please refer to … (15 days for qualified small businesses), excluding legal holidays, or in the case of final payments on highway … construction contracts 75 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the MIR date for the amount of the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewFund's Mission, Values and Investment Philosophy
… intervals through a rigorous process to reflect changing market conditions and long-term views and is subject to a … the basis of net returns, not on the fees they charge. Market beliefs We believe that in highly efficient markets, … We believe that, as a fund, tactical trading on short-term market movements will likely lead to long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/funds-mission-values-and-investment-philosophyNew York State Farming and Agriculture – Federal Funding and New York
… Bureau of Economic Research, in 2022 New York’s 30,650 farms 1 contributed close to $3 billion to New York State’s … but do not make direct payments to farmers. See Appendix B, B-9, 2022 Census of Agriculture) 9 USDA Farm Service Agency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-farming-and-agricultureCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years … NYCSSS is delivering the quality of services for which it was contracted. DOE currently has tools that capture … to contact potential vendors ahead of awarding a contract, it allowed only 5 business days for any interested parties to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses
… Objective To determine if the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) has established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over transportation expenses and transportation services. For transportation expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-transportation-services-and-expensesEmployee Qualifications, Hiring, and Promotions (Follow-Up)
… MTA, provides subway and bus services to New York City (NYC). Manhattan and Bronx Surface Transit Operation Authority … provisions of the Law and is subject to the rules of the NYC Municipal Civil Service Commission . As such, Transit … The resulting eligibility lists are provided to the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/26/employee-qualifications-hiring-and-promotions-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… for 92 schools (72 percent), the OEDSs contained apparent math errors and were not rejected despite Bureau officials stating that they look for math errors. Because students rely on this information to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax credits (i.e., School … of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds refunds and property tax credits ie School Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations included in our initial audit report, … and Surplussing of Vehicles ( 2018-S-42 ). Background The New York State Office for People With Developmental … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followCourt Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… Objective To determine if the Office of Court Administration (OCA) is ensuring court facility aid and assistance programs are being used for only eligible … To determine if the Office of Court Administration is ensuring court facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax freeze, … complied with New York State tax laws and regulations. Our Office examined refunds processed by the Department of … determinations are made using the appropriate tax year’s income. Continue working with our Office to identify and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for … technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world’s knowledge … duties, the Research Foundation supports SUNY’s technology transfer – a collaborative process that requires efforts from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and … vulnerable to violence, crime, and sexual exploitation. OCFS oversees a system of supports designed to meet the needs … youth (RHY), including residential assistance through OCFS-certified crisis services programs; transitional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youth