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Safety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… not have an official identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on … their safety and protect the rights of owners. However, we identified four relatively minor deficiencies at 4 of the 48 … instances of premature disposition of the dogs were not identified in the Department’s most recent inspection reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles
… log, along with trip details such as date and time of use, driver, and purpose of the trip. Vehicles that are determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/15/accountability-and-surplussing-vehiclesAdministration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Administration of Tenant Complaints (Report 2013-S-72 ). Background Homes and … to owner and tenant applications, inquiries, and complaints regarding the nearly 1 million regulated … ended December 31, 2017, the Office received 16,412 tenant complaints. We note that the number of complaints received by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… facilitates compliance through the use of an electronic permit application system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of … issues identified in our initial report. The Department has not implemented either of the two recommendations in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followOversight of Public Water Systems
… Water Act (SDWA). Under SDWA, the EPA sets national limits on contaminant levels – referred to as Maximum Contaminant … provided they are at least as stringent as the EPA’s. In New York, the Department oversees the delivery of drinking … to ensure that PWSs comply with State Public Health Law and State Sanitary Code (Code) requirements as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsOversight of Language Access Services
… Objective To determine if New York City Health + Hospitals Corporation is adequately serving the … through December 2024. About the Program The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (H+H), a public benefit corporation created by the New York City (NYC) Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of 1969, is the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/25/oversight-language-access-servicesOversight of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its policies and procedures and the … Human Rights Law (HRL). The HRL prohibits discrimination in housing based on age, race, lawful source of income, … protected classes. The HRL also prohibits discrimination in leasing and sales, including in advertisements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/oversight-housing-discrimination-complaintsContinuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… sectors. Further, the Division has supported agencies’ COOP efforts through workshops, presentations, and hands-on … they had incorporated certain essential features of the COOP best practices endorsed by the Division. We also identified some opportunities for improvements to COOP practices that would enable the agencies to handle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… The Freedom of Information Law was designed to ensure the publics right to government records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilAudits of Local Governments & Schools
… performance and operations, reduce costs and contribute to public accountability. To learn more about performance … . For audits of State and NYC agencies and public authorities, see Audits . … performance and operations reduce costs and contribute to public accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsExamination of Official Station Designation
… designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. Background According to the … than any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience … designation of the official station for the employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014 was not made in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the Office for People with Developmental … 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background Pursuant to State Finance Law §112, agency contracts over $50,000 in … Comptroller. State Finance Law §163 requires agencies to competitively procure goods and services in amounts above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsOversight of Study Abroad Programs
… whether the State University of New York (SUNY) has efficient and effective oversight of its study abroad … To determine whether SUNY has efficient and effective oversight of its study abroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/oversight-study-abroad-programsVillage of Nassau – Budgeting (2018M-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board adopted … 1, 2014 through September 30, 2017. Background The Village of Nassau is located in the Town of Nassau in Rensselaer … Village of Nassau Budgeting 2018M3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/20/village-nassau-budgeting-2018m-3Management of Cash and Investments
… area. The MTA is governed by a Board of Directors, whose 23 members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the … needs. We identified $92.1 million maintained in funds and bank accounts that could have been factored into the … MTA operational and/or capital needs. Monitor daily bank account balances to ensure that proper amounts are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsFiremen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… Association’s receipt and disbursement of the Foreign Fire Insurance tax for the period January 1, 2012 through December … and is funded almost exclusively from the foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax, which totaled $12,332 in the 2013 fiscal … of Le Roy Oversight of the Associations Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys 2014M026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (2013-S-58). Background Our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… repairs, such as replacing or repairing roofs; improving heating systems, plumbing, and ventilation systems; … restructured (where the authority has already partnered up with a consultant to oversee the funded project, as well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityVillage of Holley – Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds (2014M-334)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Village’s water and sewer funds for the period June 1, 2009 through September … Village of Holley Financial Condition of the Water and Sewer Funds 2014M334 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/03/village-holley-financial-condition-water-and-sewer-funds-2014m-334Review of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made to the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC) under … On June 9, 2014, the LDC claimed the remaining $48,750.00 of the contract amount. To receive the second claim, the LDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldc