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Health 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 regular contact visits … of July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016, we reviewed case files for a sample of 48 foster children and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careCity of Amsterdam – Records and Reports (2013M-266)
… our audit was to review the City’s accounting records and financial condition for the period June 1, 2011 to March 31, … with the annual independent audit of the City’s financial statements. As of September 17, 2013, the City had … and refer to the Local Government Management Guide for assistance in developing future budgets. … City of Amsterdam …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/01/03/city-amsterdam-records-and-reports-2013m-266Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key Recommendations The Supervisor … financial activity is accurately and completely accounted for. Develop a plan for updating and maintaining the accounting records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213DiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… State tax collections of $34.2 billion through the first half … In spite of higher than anticipated spending, the General Fund ended the first half of the year $515.8 million above … a copy of the mid-year report, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/budget/2014/2014-15_midyear_report.pdf For a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewDelaware County – Vehicle Usage and Disposal (2014M-258)
… 15, 2014. Background Delaware County is located in eastern New York State and has a population of approximately 48,000. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/24/delaware-county-vehicle-usage-and-disposal-2014m-258State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… four students who received awards but did not maintain good academic standing and four students who received awards but did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews
… practical) are to be retained in the employee’s training files for future reference. Once on the job, Train Operators … and/or tests and quizzes missing from their training files. Train Operators and Conductors are not always meeting … Refresher Training requirements. Our review of training files for 45 employees showed that only 16 employees (35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/01/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crewsCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter 845 of the Laws of … Conservation: Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ) … To assess the extent of implementation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followDepartment of Taxation and Finance: Personal Income Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were … through December 31, 2017. Background During the period of our examination, the Department processed almost 7.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/department-taxation-and-finance-personal-income-taxSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) ensures that safety and security … includes Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). CCTV is a TV system in which signals are not publicly distributed but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsReporting 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-followFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Report 2014-S - 27). Background There are almost 4,000 health care … Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers ( 2014-S-27 ) … To determine the extent of implementation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Purpose To determine whether Westchester County Health Care … women-owned business enterprise goals, is making an effort to reach these goals, and is accurately reporting these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
… of Interoperable and Emergency Communications (Office) is responsible for administering the Statewide Interoperable … toward statewide interoperability. The Division does not have procedures in place to conduct regular site visits to … grant extension requests is not clearly stated, nor does it strictly enforce its documentation requirements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … implementing the UPK program and are allocated to the DOE annually. In NYC, UPK is offered in public school settings, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programTown of Broadalbin - Records and Reports (2018M-63)
… and reports. The bookkeeper did not record all cash transfers and advances between Town bank accounts and funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/22/town-broadalbin-records-and-reports-2018m-63Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Purpose To determine whether the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York properly established annual contract … participation goals were less than the goal established by the Law, as otherwise required per DED regulation. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in their contracts. Specifically, pursuant to the Law and … program, a similar program for federally funded contracts. In 2011, OSC issued a report ( 2010-S-9 ) on MWBE reporting … did not accurately report the results of its efforts; and, in fact, overstated the extent of MWBE participation in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations
… (2015-S-99) DASNY has implemented appropriate controls to meet its specific prevailing wage responsibilities,. … projects, they did not routinely inspect the sites to ensure that prevailing wage rates were posted, as … Auditors found DOCCS has appropriate procedures in place to ensure that it accurately determines inmate release dates. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-and-examinationsManagement and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… on August 17, 2011, determined that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) generally did not effectively manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/19/management-and-control-employee-overtime-costs-follow