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LGAC - Archive of Prior Meetings
Archived notices and agendas of meetings held by the New York Local Government Assistance Corporation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgac/archive-prior-meetingsOversight of Public Water Systems
… of MCL violations to consumers; and Ensures Offices account for the status of all active MCL violations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsAdministration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… of Housing and Community Renewal (Division), which is responsible for the development, supervision, and … housing in New York State. The Division’s Office of Rent Administration (Office), the subject of this follow-up … examiner staffing or productivity analysis to determine what the examiners’ workload should be and whether current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… roads and State highways over and under the Thruway, as well as for operation of the State’s 524-mile Canal System. … and are nearing the last stages of their projected useful lives. In 2014, the Authority expended about $1.1 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Homeless Shelters … to county Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of … and ensuring they meet certain standards, as established in New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. In contrast, it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the Office for … State Finance Law requirements and guidance on the use of Procurement Cards (PCards) when purchasing $1.6 million in … over $50,000 in amount must be approved by the Office of the State Comptroller. State Finance Law §163 requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsExamination of Official Station Designation
… travel rules and regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is … 2013 and 2014 for the employee to commute between his residence and the alternate work location. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationOversight of Private Career Schools
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department's … The New York State Education Law (Law) requires the Bureau to oversee and monitor non-degree granting private career … in New York State. The intent of these career schools is to provide graduates with technical and other skills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… whether the State Board of Elections provided Local Election Boards with sufficient guidance to ensure that paper … New York City Board and the County Boards as the “Local Election Boards.” The New York State Board of Elections … in the State and providing oversight to the Local Election Boards. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… in compliance with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act). This audit covers the period … 1, 2013 through July 7, 2015. Background The Department’s Division of Materials Management (Division) is responsible … electronic equipment to register with the Department, pay a one-time registration fee of $5,000, and then annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… Purpose To determine whether surcharges are being appropriately … preservation and development agency. Its mission is to make strategic investments that will improve and … stock. The Mitchell-Lama program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsSelected Aspects of Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether travel expenses incurred by the Metropolitan Transportation … Board approved an All Agency Policy Directive entitled “Travel and Business Expense” (travel policy directive) which states that “MTA Headquarters … To determine whether travel expenses incurred by the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/18/selected-aspects-travel-expensesQuality of Internal Control Certification
… Purpose To determine whether the Division of State Police (Division) submitted timely a quality Internal … Background In 1987, the Legislature passed the New York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act (Act) requiring State agencies and public authorities to each institute a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … OCFS has developed and implemented a centralized plan to reduce energy consumption. OCFS now retains energy usage … Compliance With Executive Order 111 Requirements to Purchase Power From Renewable Sources (2008-S-74) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followOversight of Food Service Establishments
… all high-risk Establishments are inspected by more highly trained inspectors, as the Department recommends, hindering … of high-risk Establishments inspected by more highly trained inspectors steadily decreased from 76 percent in 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsReview of Travel Card Expenses
… (Director) were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and regulations. Background According … to claim reimbursement for mileage she never traveled, and failing to provide documentation to support questionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… response to the Sandy disaster, DHSES paid $1.17 million for 1,000 portable Pelican LED lights, 1,000 portable heaters, and 811 generators to ensure polling stations were operational on Election Day. After the … this equipment to additional locations (e.g., firehouses) for other Sandy relief efforts. Key Findings We found DHSES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained in our report cover select high risk payment requests and … and prior years’ findings confirmed by DOL during in 2013. Key Findings We identified 7,370 erroneous payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits