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XI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… All contracts or amendments between the State of New York and any contractor (whether individual, … applies to the signature of the contractor with whom the State is doing business. It is not necessary that the … All contracts or amendments between the State of New York and any contractor whether individual …

XI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… to properly plan its procurements so that needed approvals can be obtained timely. Sufficient time must be incorporated … to properly plan its procurements so that needed approvals can be obtained timely …

Oversight of Telemental Health Services

To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations

Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program

… Key Findings We found the Department needs to improve monitoring of both Program expenditures and recipient … We generally attribute these findings to a breakdown in monitoring functions as well as a lack of policies and procedures to guide staff on Program monitoring. We reviewed 21 (of 45) Program contracts totaling …

Use 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 …

Oversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees

… cooperative developments with approximately 46,500 total apartments. Each development is governed by a Board of … of applicants. Developments close their waiting lists when enough applicants are available to fill foreseeable … developments in Manhattan focused on waiting lists that were current as of May 2019. Key Findings HPD is establishing …

Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)

… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Industrial Hemp … the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the stalk and seed can be used … Agricultural Act of 2014 was signed into federal law and, in part, authorized institutions of higher education and …

Management of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)

… invasive species (TIS). AIS are commonly spread via fishing and boating activities. The Department is authorized … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and …

Oversight of Construction Management Contracts

… To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is adequately monitoring construction … About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance the …

Town of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)

… officials: Complied with competitive bidding requirements for 15 of 18 tested purchase and public works contracts … million. However, they did not competitively bid contracts for paving services and brush collection totaling $471,700. Did not seek competition for 10 professional services totaling $1.1 million. Did not …

Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)

… Objective The objective of this follow-up review is to determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report …

Review of Advance Contract Payments

… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the New York … advanced funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contracts. Background Our office examined certain … or agreements (contracts) by SED during the period of July 2012 through July 2018. We selected 13 contracts …

V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance

III.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)

… The scope of the Statewide Financial System (SFS) includes the last three … The scope of the Statewide Financial System includes the last …

Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services

… compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe … is monitoring school districts’ compliance with school bus monitor and attendant qualifications. The audit scope … The Department sets qualification requirements for school bus drivers, monitors, and attendants; and it has established …

Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects

… Objectives To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately … (high-tech) economic development programs and projects it oversees and to determine if these projects are achieving the intended … To determine if Empire State Development ESD adequately … hightech economic development programs and projects it oversees a …

Oversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)

… Disabilities Services Offices (DDSOs) – Metro NY (the Bronx and Manhattan), Brooklyn, Bernard M. Fineson (Queens), and Staten Island – are responsible for overseeing 115 State-run …

Violating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits

… member to elect a specific pension payment option and name the ex-spouse as beneficiary, the terms of that DRO will supersede any other designation. … occur when a DRO is not on file at the time of a member’s retirement. If the member elects an option or designates a …

Oversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)

… Our initial audit report, which was issued on September 29, 2017, determined whether the State Education Department … implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide …

Selected Aspects of Bus Procurement

… Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner which results in the best value for the lowest cost. The audit covered bus … benefit corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA … Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner that results in the best value for the lowest cost …