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Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC
The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services made to Tidal Basin Government Consulting LLC were appropriate pursuant to the terms of the contract
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/tidal-basin-government-consulting-llcOpinion 89-7
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (additional compensation for the board of assessment review for extra … may not pay the members of the board of assessment review compensation in excess of their salaries for meeting twice in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… housing beyond the conversation and into our communities.” Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Brown: “Increasing the availability of affordable housing in Buffalo is a priority because the benefits extend far beyond … of displacement. Their frustrations mount as their rents rise, and their options shrink – they don’t earn enough to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
This report outlines long-term trends and recent developments in the battle to save lives from being lost prematurely to substance use disorder. The data are clear: the battle against drug overdose deaths is more daunting than ever, and will require an ongoing commitment of public resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/drug-overdose-deaths.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfOpinion 95-11
… it is a well established rule of construction that meaning and effect should be given to all the statutory … as superfluous when they may be given a distinct, separate meaning (McKinney's Statutes, §231; Orange and Rockland … 207-m, so long as that word may be given a distinct meaning. The terms "permanent", "temporary" and "provisional" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11Opinion 2008-4
… or reconstruction or replacement of obsolete, inadequate, damaged, destroyed or worn out facilities, undertaken in an … apparatus and equipment, (2) replace obsolete, inadequate, damaged, destroyed or worn-out apparatus and equipment, (3) … cost of the improvement an allowance for services rendered by the town attorney, town engineer and salaried town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-4XI.1 Procurement and Contract Management Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… requirements The GFO is a dynamic document and the OSC Bureau of Contracts continues to update this chapter for … to the GFO, Contract Advisories are issued by OSC's Bureau of Contracts to address specific topics related to … in this chapter, contact information for the OSC Bureau of Contracts is located in I.5 OSC Bureau Contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi1-procurement-contract-management-overview-policiesOversight of Adult Care Facilities
… residential care to adults who are substantially unable to live independently because of physical or other limitations … the facility did not sufficiently provide medications to, feed, or bathe a resident, resulting in family members having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilitiesOmnibus Technical Procurement Amendments
… of non-cash contracts by the state comptroller. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-technical-procurement-amendmentsOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… consumers get what they pay for and that competition is fair. Department regulations specify that all commercial … the municipalities’ and Department’s ability to ensure fair competition and provide producer and consumer confidence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… New York school districts. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 through April 24, 2018. Background Chronic … by the Department as a student missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days. Student absences, attributed to … Traditionally, districts have collected and reported attendance data using average daily attendance (ADA), which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismMedicaid Program – Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans
… Background In 1990, Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for … basis, the Department of Health (Department) submits rebate invoices to the manufacturers. The Affordable Care … that HARP-related drugs were identified and processed for rebate invoicing. We determined that the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/22/medicaid-program-maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plansOversight of Complaint Activity
… enforced, including applying monetary penalties and other sanctions against utility companies. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/01/oversight-complaint-activityOversight and Collection of Snowmobile Registration Fees
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is appropriately collecting … To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles Department is appropriately collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/oversight-and-collection-snowmobile-registration-feesAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (Program) grant managers are awarding grant monies to existing and prospective homeowners in … and/or prospective homeowners (Program recipients). Grant monies may be used for new construction, home … Affordable Home Ownership Development Program Program grant managers are awarding grant monies to existing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programContract Award and Performance
… Background NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature, is governed by a … mission is to “Advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York’s economy and environment.” … expiration dates to ensure that successor contracts were in place prior to the expiration of the previously existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… secure identity documents, to deliver essential motor vehicle and driver-related services, and to administer motor vehicle laws enacted to promote safety and protect consumers. … in November 2004, the State Legislature amended the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Law) establishing the Driver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… total units. Each development is administered by either a Board of Directors (cooperatives) or a managing agent … maintained by the respective managing agents. As vacancies occur, applicants should be selected in the order … of Interest Division of Housing and Community Renewal: Vacancies at Selected Mitchell-Lama Housing Developments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsHealth Information Management Department – Selected Procurement and Human Resources Practices
… if the Health Information Management Department at Stony Brook University Hospital complied with applicable … the period June 1, 2003 through June 12, 2013. Background Stony Brook University Hospital (Hospital), located in … tertiary-care center and level 1 trauma center. As part of Stony Brook University, one of the four University Centers of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/16/health-information-management-department-selected-procurement-and-human-resources-practices