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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… is committed to public service and strives to be a model of what taxpayers expect from government. During the … are appropriate and dollar thresholds, as appropriate, for such items. In addition, the policies should prescribe … meetings, memberships in professional organizations, and training. In addition, an Authority procurement card was used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish this mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … of at least $1,639,710 that was discretionary in nature for the two years ended October 2011. Each public authority … and formal approvals that are necessary to be accountable for such costs. In November 2012, the Public Authority Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… Purpose To determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units are assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established … To determine if MitchellLama Housing Program units are assigned to eligible tenants in compliance with properly established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsReporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… 2011-N-2 ). Background Our initial audit, which was issued August 15, 2013, found that the New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a statewide, coordinated … its ability to mitigate the spread of invasive species. For example, the Department did not consistently apply or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Efficiency of Warehouse Space (Report 2019-S-1 ). About the Program The Spending and Government Efficiency … Our initial report, covering the period January 1, 2014 through March 29, 2019, was issued on January 3, … by 434,266 square feet and realized a cost savings of $1,699,020; however, OGS had not yet reduced any State-owned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… Objectives To determine whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring school … requirements. Work with the New York City Department of Education and other jurisdictions across the State to ensure … To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible for … and 250 servers that support 30 databases. As a public benefit corporation, NFTA must adhere to the New … NFTA officials indicated they were in the process of or had plans to upgrade certain systems identified as no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followOversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved. The … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately … through July 17, 2020. About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsOversight of Telemental Health Services
… disaster emergency. In addition, OMH issued a blanket attestation for providers to complete who wished to use TMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … the United States, as both the stalk and seed can be used to produce thousands of different products, including … of higher education and state departments of agriculture to grow or cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followReview of Advance Contract Payments
… of only sending advance payments when requested by contractor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… (HPD) ensured that managing agents properly accounted for application fees received and, if applicable, returned fees … time of our scope, Mitchell-Lama developments collected application fees of up to $200 per applicant. (In August … indefinitely unless an applicant requests a refund or the application is rejected by the development or HPD. Generally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-feesOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of this follow-up review is to determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Report 2017-S-52 ). About the Program … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
To determine if Empire State Development ESD adequately monitors selected hightechnology hightech economic development programs and projects it oversees a
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 … of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Oversight of Passenger Safety Report 2017S50 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followLead 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-armoriesOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services adequately operates juvenile … State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered the period from … 2018 through August 2023. About the Program The Office of Children and Family Services’ (OCFS) mission is to serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesOversight of Child Protective Services
… Calls decreased to just under 270,000 in 2020. If a call is received and OCFS staff determine there is reasonable … more accurately reflect the nature of closure and why the call did not result in a report. Additionally, the length of time OCFS maintains call recordings from the SCR may limit its ability to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-services