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Investigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination … 2019 through February 2024. About the Program The Division of Human Rights (DHR) enforces the New York State Human … fully in the economic, cultural, and intellectual life of the State. Among other things, the Law prohibits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsOversight of Kendra’s Law (Follow-Up)
… to ensure that individuals with severe mental illness and a history of hospitalizations or violence participate in … being pushed in front of a New York City subway train by a man with a history of mental illness and hospitalization. The Law took effect in November 1999 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/oversight-kendras-law-followOversight of Language Access Services
… a public benefit corporation created by the New York City (NYC) Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of 1969, is the … 30 community health centers (Gotham Health) located across NYC’s five boroughs. H+H also provides medical services … LAS issues. H+H did not provide adequate oversight of LAS data: ▪ LAS data had discrepancies, including missing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/25/oversight-language-access-servicesOversight of Language Access Services
… of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is New York City’s (NYC or City) public health agency. DOHMH’s mission is to … DOHMH’s work because hundreds of languages are spoken in NYC. The 2023 American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. … a standardized system for documenting and monitoring LAS data can result in incomplete information regarding the needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/25/oversight-language-access-servicesLGAC - Archive of Prior Meetings
… Meeting Notice Meeting Agenda (Board meeting portion postponed.) The special meeting of the Corporation’s Board of Directors scheduled for March 18, 2014 was postponed. The rescheduled meeting was held on April 10, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgac/archive-prior-meetingsOversight of Public Water Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is providing effective oversight of the State’s public water systems to ensure water is … water system (PWS) supervision program under the authority of the 1974 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Under SDWA, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsAdministration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations in our initial audit report, Administration of Tenant Complaints (Report 2013-S-72 ). Background Homes … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations in our initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… over and under the Thruway, as well as for operation of the State’s 524-mile Canal System. Some segments of the Thruway and its bridges are over 60 years old and are nearing the last stages of their projected useful lives. In 2014, the Authority …
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 report, Oversight of International Offices (Report 2012-S-7). Background Our … 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)
… than 80,000 and comprised of families, couples, and single adults – while guiding them to self-sufficiency. Larger-scale … oversees these larger-scale facilities, and is responsible for inspecting these certified shelters and ensuring they … and Regulations. In contrast, it has delegated authority for oversight of smaller, uncertified shelters to the Local …
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
… if the Department properly designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and … travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not reimbursable. The official station of every employee is designated by the head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationOversight of Private Career Schools
… the State Education Department's (Department) Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) provided sufficient oversight of private career schools in New York State. The audit covers … private career schools in New York State. The intent of these career schools is to provide graduates with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… Election Boards with sufficient guidance to ensure that paper ballots were properly procured and the costs for unused … switched to optical scanning voting machines (which use paper ballots) from traditional lever-operated machines. … Local Election Boards to procure an adequate number of paper ballots for each election district within their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) properly collects … through July 7, 2015. Background The Department’s Division of Materials Management (Division) is responsible for … small electronic equipment. The Act requires manufacturers of covered electronic equipment to set up and fund programs …
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, Administration of Fellowship Leaves (Report 2011-S-20). Background Our … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… at MitchellLama housing developments supervised by NYC HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsSelected Aspects of Travel Expenses
… directive) which states that “MTA Headquarters and each of its Constituent Agencies shall issue Agency-specific … this policy instruction for the recording and claiming of reimbursement for eligible employees travel and business … functions for its various constituent agencies. Employees of MTAHQ and the constituent agencies (other than Transit) …
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 Control Certification to the Division of Budget (DOB) by April 30, 2012. Background In 1987, the … authorities to each institute a comprehensive system of internal controls over their operations. DOB requires the …
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 recommendations made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption ( 2011-S-4 ). Background Our initial … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-follow