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Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Homeless Shelters … to county Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of … and ensuring they meet certain standards, as established in New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. In contrast, it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… 28, 2013, concluded that, while Empire State Development (ESD) made significant improvements in managing payments to … performance requirements. The recommendations were for ESD to better monitor its foreign office activities to ensure … incurred in the operation of foreign offices. Key Findings ESD has made some progress in addressing the issues we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… Purpose To determine what cost containment initiatives the New York State Thruway … 2014. Key Findings The Authority has implemented several cost reduction strategies, ranging from deferring capital … or reconstructed. The Authority estimates that the current cost to return the highway to its original condition would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesReporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report Reporting of Billboard Income 2011N2
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… in compliance with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act). This audit covers the period … to set up and fund programs for the collection and recycling of e-waste in the State. The Act also requires … then annually submit a report of their statewide sales and recycling data and pay an annual $3,000 fee. Sales data is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesOversight of Food Service Establishments
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health adequately monitors designated … of food service establishments to ensure they comply with the State Sanitary Code to prevent or mitigate outbreaks of foodborne illness. This audit covers the period January 1, 2014 through April 12, 2018. About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsQuality of Internal Control Certification
… Police (Division) submitted timely a quality Internal Control Certification to the Division of Budget (DOB) by … York State Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act (Act) requiring State agencies and public … public authority to certify compliance with the Internal Control Act by April 30 of each year by submitting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… to ensure that paper ballots were properly procured and the costs for unused ballots were minimized. The audit … Board) responsible for administering all Federal, State, and local government elections within their respective … of this report we classify the New York City Board and the County Boards as the “Local Election Boards.” The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… as paper returns. In compliance with State Finance Law regarding preferred source vendors, in 2011 the … processing years 2013 to 2015. According to State Finance Law, when a commodity or service desired by a State agency is … from the preferred source. NYSID partnered with a private firm - SourceHOV - to provide equipment and services needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsAccuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… Purpose To assess the accuracy of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General's reported cost savings for calendar years 2008 through 2012. This audit covers the period January 1, 2008 … To assess the accuracy of the Office of the Medicaid Inspector Generals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the State University Construction Fund’s … and properly approved. Our audit period was April 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. Background The State University Construction Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… dollar thresholds, supporting documentation, and formal approvals that are necessary to be accountable for such … thresholds, necessary justifications, and required formal approvals and supporting documentation. The absence of such … for necessary justifications, dollar thresholds, formal approvals, and supporting documentation. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… requests and payments DOL approved were appropriate and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and … including: (i) high risk payment requests DOL approved in 2015; and (ii) prior year payments related to those 2015 … duplicate payments; and (iii) out of country indicators in the claimants’ log file to the DOL payment file to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsOversight of Child Protective Services
… and received roughly 300,000 calls annually for the 2 years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Calls decreased to just … but are not limited to, those related to children 18 years of age or older and children residing outside of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesOversight of Private Career Schools
… 18 schools that appeared to be operating without a State license. These schools provided instruction in a range of … the most efficient manner. Key Recommendations Ensure that license applications for private career schools are processed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsLGAC - Archive of Prior Meetings
… notices and agendas of meetings held by the New York Local Government Assistance Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/lgac/archive-prior-meetingsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… with the duty "to plan, create, coordinate, and maintain a balanced community of commercial, residential, retail, and … its core purpose and objectives. The ABO added that it is particularly important for the board to develop policy on … discretionary funds that clarifies for all employees what would and would not be appropriate expenditures. Also, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority's … highway system known as the Thruway. The Authority strives to provide its customers with a roadway that is safely … The Authority is governed by a board of seven directors. To accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… discretionary spending complied with guidelines and expenses were reasonable, adequately supported, and properly approved. The audit covers the two fiscal years … (EFC) was created in 1970 to provide low-cost capital and expert technical assistance for environmental projects in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending