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Efficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation, as of April 2022, … and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission was formed to streamline State government operations by eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followOversight of Telemental Health Services
… method that uses two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… hemp for research purposes. In response, Article 29 of New York’s Agriculture and Markets Law was enacted, launching the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followOversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… We generally attribute these findings to a breakdown in monitoring functions as well as a lack of policies and procedures to guide staff on Program monitoring. We reviewed 21 (of 45) Program … February 2020. We found about $1.17 million (68 percent) in expenses for 17 contracts either lacked sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and … availability of information. This includes requirements for ensuring systems are up to date and maintained at … those actions and plans were completed and find solutions for systems that remain unaddressed. Generally, NFTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… may not be aware of the proper procedures or what to do in the event of an emergency. For example, during our audit, … an incident at one of the School Districts that resulted in a monitor being charged with three counts of endangering … PTSI, and School Districts and busing contractors resulted in an unclear understanding of the Department’s requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesLead Contamination of State Armories
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs DMNA has implemented adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are detected The audit covers the period January 1 2015 through March 12 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesTown of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… about $115,000. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to ensure that officials and employees follow competitive … Review and update the purchasing policy and procedures to ensure they include detailed guidance for procuring … findings and recommendations and indicated that they plan to take corrective action. … Determine whether goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… Objectives To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately … economic development programs and projects it oversees and to determine if these projects are achieving the intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Oversight of Passenger Safety (Report 2017-S-50 ). About the Program The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… Regional Information Centers to provide guidance in the development of strategies to increase student engagement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followOversight of Private Career Schools
… programs. In addition, the Bureau is responsible for identifying and investigating unlicensed schools. The Law … of students and taxpayers. Of the 148 pending applications for new schools and/or programs, the Bureau had not acted on 66 (45 percent) of them within one year, as required. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus purchases from January 1, 2008 through June 30, 2011. Background The … to do so due to the lack of Capital Program funding. As a result, some buses have been in use for longer than 12 years. … certain bus purchases from May 2010 to June 2011 and, as result, MTA officials potentially missed an opportunity to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementLGAC - Archive of Prior Meetings
… meeting of the Corporation’s Board of Directors scheduled for March 18, 2014 was postponed. The rescheduled meeting was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgac/archive-prior-meetingsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish this mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … a total of at least $1,639,710 that was discretionary in nature for the two years ended October 2011. Each public … for charitable contributions to various not-for-profit organizations. In these instances, the Authority lacked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… $7 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and … are appropriate and dollar thresholds, as appropriate, for such items. In addition, the policies should prescribe … Spending (2012-S-158) State University Construction Fund: Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending (2013-S-14) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… State Thruway Authority's discretionary spending complied with Authority guidelines and was reasonable, adequately … Thruway. The Authority strives to provide its customers with a roadway that is safely drivable at a reasonable speed … State Thruway Authority discretionary spending complied with Authority guidelines and was reasonable adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in New York State. Its two major … costs that are appropriate and dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should include the … supporting documentation and formal approvals necessary for such costs. Key Findings We sampled 152 payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… the public transportation systems in the central region of New York State, including Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, and … support overall objectives. The audit identified a total of $4.3 million of Authority spending that was discretionary in nature. Each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Regional Transportation Authority (Authority) was created in 1969. Its mission is to provide and continuously improve public transportation services in the greater Rochester area. The Authority provides public … expenses, including meetings and other events, memberships in professional organizations, sponsorships, and training. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0