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New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part C). Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… ensures that safety and security equipment, such as cameras and Help Point Intercoms, are working, tested, … for surveillance and security purposes. CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras and observation of the cameras’ input on monitors off site. As of June 1, 2016, Transit had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… them for the care provided to the children. Agency case planners (including case workers) are required to conduct … the agencies are required to complete Family Assessment Service Plans (FASPs) for each foster child. The New York … to complete and enter progress notes related to case planners' contact visits, and ensure that agencies are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… because they test the student’s knowledge of the safe routing of trains. Train crews were also not in compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-0Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations
… taken appropriate action to ensure that equipment, such as cameras and "Customer Assistance Intercoms," are working, … technicians perform preventive maintenance and repairs on safety and security equipment such as CCTV cameras, CAIs, … for surveillance and security purposes. CCTV relies on strategic placement of cameras and the off-site …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stationsAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… Purpose To determine if the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services awarded contracts to entities that met eligibility requirements and if the … To determine if the Division of Homeland Security and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Report … Department to grant waivers, temporary or permanent, to a facility to allow it to continue to operate while corrections … ascertain what waivers were in place at a given facility, nor could it identify the code violations that had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… examined whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting bias … data for management decisions. We also determined whether NYPD officers receive sufficient training to enable them to … and handle all possible bias incidents. We found that the NYPD has begun efforts to review and reconcile incident …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followManagement and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… to the Governors of New York and New Jersey. Finally, the informal benchmark established by the Port Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/19/management-and-control-employee-overtime-costs-followForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) employees who also worked for a New York State or City … December 31, 2011 for field observations. Background The MTA provides transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. MTA's Code of Ethics (Code) allows employees to engage in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues
… and Quality Improvement Act of 2000 (Act), enacted October 6, 2000 and known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/10/patient-safety-center-activities-and-handling-revenuesEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements (Report 2018-S-27 ). About the Program The Public Service … of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Enforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/01/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreements-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations
… 5,000 associated projects. Over the years, ESD has used a mix of desktop applications and server-based platforms to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/18/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluationsUnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services
… The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, serving about 1.1 million members. Civil Service … acupuncture. United defines acupuncture as a technique for treating certain painful conditions by passing long thin needles through the skin to specific points. Acupuncture is sometimes provided at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/unitedhealthcare-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupuncture-related-servicesImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … and the Essential Plan. Medicaid provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically … To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… Climate Act requires that a minimum of 70% of statewide electric generation secured by load-serving entities … planning processes and restructure or repurpose the electric transmission infrastructure as needed to meet … to whether the State can meet its goals timely. Data shows utility costs have already risen sharply over the last two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… fleet management and repair services, administered by the Contractor. The Contractor provides a network of authorized private repair … maintenance, repairs, roadside assistance, and towing. The Contractor is required to negotiate costs with the private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes
… ) Department of Taxation and Finance: Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits ( 2016-S-96 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxesOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Report 2017-S-78 ). Background … (Department) measured the effectiveness of the obesity and diabetes prevention programs in meeting their goals and … in our initial audit report Oversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Your Travel and Conference Expenses
… municipal employees travel on business, such as to attend conferences and training classes, generally you may only … arising, such as: Failing to get required approvals for conferences Purchasing alcoholic beverages with taxpayer … You can find these guidelines on the General Services Administration website . Lodging rates and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-your-travel-and-conference-expenses