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DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… at $211 million this year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new report from State Comptroller … its expectations for farebox revenue. While paid ridership in June 2024 was at about 70% of pre-pandemic numbers, it failed to grow at the expected pace in July and August. MTA’s consultant, McKinsey, has predicted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnSelected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities
… of time. Any new construction or alteration of an existing station after October 1991 was also subject to this … indicating where the closest handicapped-accessible PATH station is located. PANYNJ’s website did not follow DOJ’s … the PABT, so that they are wheelchair accessible. If the station cannot be made wheelchair accessible, the reasons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/29/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilitiesChenango Valley Central School District – Capital Project Management (2016M-58)
… Finding District officials properly managed Phase I of the capital project, which involved constructing, renovating and … Chenango Valley Central School District Capital Project Management 2016M58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/17/chenango-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2016mState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … in a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The district also did not properly file … to ensure the district applied for all state aid for new bus acquisitions. In addition, officials did not perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsSchool District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4) - Global
School District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-swr-2018-School-Bus-Safety-global.pdfOperational Advisory No. 7
… Agency Contact Data Guidance: The purpose of this advisory is to request each Business Unit review the address and … or as BUs were established in the system. This information is used for many purposes during day-to-day operations … In an effort to ensure all financial correspondence is properly routed, OSC is coordinating an effort to update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/7-agency-contact-updateUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Vendor-Supported … responsible for the oversight of public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including the NFTA Metro Bus … they maintain a single clear inventory of IT assets to aid in tracking their systems. NFTA officials indicated they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… account for its leases. Discrepancies existed in the lease information contained in its two primary systems. … that the area in question was not covered under the lease between PANYNJ and the City of Newark (not under the control of PANYNJ).” The new lease was not executed. Such an error should not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… of Civil Service $3 million with OpAD Media Solutions LLC to provide media buying services for continuous recruitment … Consulting Group Inc. for management consulting services to support the New York State Commission on the Future of … State University of New York to establish the Innovation Hub to promote economic development in Western New York. $5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberBus Driver Licensing (2012-S-30)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s30.pdfPalmyra-Macedon Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2017M-116)
… our audit was to examine the timeliness of the District’s transportation State aid submissions for the period July 1, … the Purposes of State Aid to ensure the timely receipt of transportation State aid. Key Recommendation Establish … of Form SA-16 to ensure timely receipt of eligible transportation State aid. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2017mCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has systems and practices in place that allow it … To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance Department has systems and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s … Division of Criminal Justice Services $6.3 million to the Legal Aid Society for Aid to Defense for impoverished New … to various labor organizations. Office of Indigent Legal Services $637,000 in grants to five upstate counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014Opinion 91-64
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … expended for several bus transportation contracts will be in excess of the monetary threshold for purchase contracts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64State Agencies Bulletin No. 339
… merit awards may consist of items such as store or restaurant gift certificates, bus tokens or transportation … award program may be taxable to the employee under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The conditions for taxation are … the OSC Procurement and Disbursement Guidelines, Bulletin No. G-153, dated September 28, 2000. In general, if the award …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/339-taxable-non-cash-merit-awards-mc-employeesNortheastern Clinton Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2024M-47)
… Key Findings District officials did not accurately apply for all applicable transportation aid and was at risk … Manager (Business Manager) promptly filed accurate aid applications with the State Education Department (SED), and … approved. Had officials established procedures to ensure transportation aid applications were accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-transportation-state-aidOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… bus and subway service within the City of New York. Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary agency that operates a single rapid transit line on Staten Island, which runs from the St. George Ferry Terminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … Ensure District officers or employees publicly disclose, in writing, any interests they have in contracts or agreements with the District. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… 2020. About the Program CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the premier mobility provider in the Capital Region, providing regular route bus service, shuttle systems, and paratransit services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Einstein College of Medicine for the study of early blood cancer detection in World Trade Center first responders. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july