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Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… on August 17, 2017, sought to determine if Mitchell-Lama Housing Program units were assigned to eligible tenants in … and leave the Program. When developments buy out, they are no longer subject to DHCR supervision, and apartments do not … Program units) have priority over external applicants for available apartments, developments are required to offer one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followPayments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… The governing board of a local government or school district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … Village Law section 5-524(6) 10 For towns, fuel oil is considered a public utility service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditSelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services properly administered the Employee Retention Grant program. We also examined whether SBS implemented the recommendations in the Small Business … To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… through November 2022. About the Program The Department is part of the University of the State of New York, one of the … school aid, regulates school operations, maintains a performance accountability system, oversees the licensing … with 2.4 million students. The Department is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, … construction manager of a $25 million Niagara Falls State Park revitalization project. After several amendments, this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes, laws, and rules for construction site safety. The audit covered the period from January 2018 … the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million buildings and … sites to ensure compliance with applicable codes laws and rules for construction site safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safetyTown of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
… competitive methods when procuring professional services and purchases subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings … did not always seek competition for professional services and ensure bid specifications were met. Officials paid: … been sought, approvals likely would have been obtained and the overpayment could have been avoided. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/23/town-hempstead-procurement-2022m-63Village of Shortsville – Board Oversight (2015M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial operations and financial condition … Village of Shortsville Board Oversight 2015M5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-shortsville-board-oversight-2015m-5Oversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… attestation for providers to complete that wished to offer TMH during the emergency and outlined the programs and services allowed to offer TMH for the duration of the disaster emergency. … process to ensure providers’ ability to continue to offer TMH beyond the disaster emergency. Without this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… addition, PCSs are required to submit statistical reports (e.g., student enrollment, completion, and placement) … Bureau to conduct an inspection of each school, including records they are required to maintain on site, at least once … are conducting very little to no analysis of the financial documents schools are required to submit. The Bureau, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… City Transit (excluding Staten Island Railway), MTA Bus Company, and Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. The … provide workers’ compensation, and are required to buy insurance against the cost of occupational injury and illness by using a private insurance carrier, or the State Insurance Fund, or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansTown of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Urbana (Town) officials properly configured network and … key to securing user access controls to minimize the risk of data loss. Provide IT security awareness training. … needs and expectations and the roles and responsibilities of all parties. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4Town of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… risk of data loss or suffering a serious interruption of service. Key Recommendations Provide periodic IT security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… Proof of domicile includes, but is not limited to, voter registration, driver’s license, State tax return, proof of property ownership, and … solicit information relative to the student’s principal or permanent home for the previous 12-month period. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… outlines the process and documentation requirements for purchase order submittals subject to OSC approval. … OSC approval thresholds (see Section XI.2.A - Thresholds for additional information). This section provides guidance … of these transactions in the SFS as “OP” transactions. For guidance on creation and submission of purchase orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewTown of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 1,370 … total of more than $2,300 for his health insurance buy-out in the 2011 and 2012 fiscal years. These discrepancies … Thoroughly document the annual audit process in the Board minutes and continue the use of the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the period June 1, 2012 through April 30, 2014. … services as required by statute. A purchase awarded by the best value method, in which non-price factors can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accountability and Surplussing … Key Finding OPWDD officials have made some progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial report. However, improvements are still …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act
… must have a valid security guard registration issued by the Department before working as a security guard. … Services (Division) and meet several criteria required by the Act, including completion of pre-assignment training … guard registrations for security guards with these classifications without evidence that training was completed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-act