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Monitoring of Homeless Data
… Objectives To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) monitors data on the State’s homeless population to better understand the nature and scope … To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA monitors data on the States homeless population to better understand the nature and scope …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataContinuing 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-95-11IX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… funds. Most federal grants drawn by OSC are drawn on a daily basis using online federal financial management systems … federal government. In some cases, draws are not performed daily, but instead are drawn at agency request since agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewCOVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
… to COVID19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program Program eligibility requirements and whether ESD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/07/covid-19-pandemic-small-business-recovery-grant-programDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… has been slow when it comes to using some federal relief funds earmarked to alleviate the state’s affordable housing crisis, according to an audit … and its local program administrators, the distribution of funds has been delayed, putting some of the funding at risk. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingOpinion 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-policiesOmnibus 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-programCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… includes computers, computer peripherals, televisions, small-scale servers, and small electronic equipment. The Act requires manufacturers of … register with the Department, pay a one-time registration fee of $5,000, and then annually submit a report of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesThe 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-lists