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Selected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) has effective … State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in … and pursue parties responsible for the contamination of inactive hazardous waste sites. This audit covers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryPipeline Safety Oversight
… are performed by the Department of Public Service (DPS), which reports to the PSC. The PSC manages enforcement … Enforcement, and Incident Investigation. Key Findings DPS staff do not verify the accuracy of the information on … qualifications maintained by individual Operators, which DPS staff rely on during field audits. DPS has not set up a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightCompliance With the Clery Act
… 29 State-operated colleges accurately reported crime statistics and published other relevant security and … which requires colleges and universities to disclose crime statistics and security policies to help the public make … about college safety policies and procedures and crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years, based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/22/compliance-clery-actRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… not communicated with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), which has a similar bridge management program, to … is responsible is inspected annually. Coordinate with the FRA to identify redundancies in Program activities or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… Free School District 30. The audits will be conducted in response to multiple requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green Acres project has drawn noticeable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectJustice Center Audits
… S.5446 (Carlucci) - Authorizes certain reports relating to reportable incidents involving vulnerable persons to be made available to officers and employees of the state comptroller for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/justice-center-auditsTown of Covington – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-24)
… Objective Determine whether the Town of Covington (Town) Tax Collector remitted all collections as required by New … approximately $800,000 to the County Treasurer in April 2024, instead of paying three separate required payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/03/town-covington-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-24-0Town of Middlebury – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-25)
… Collector remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law). Key Findings The Tax Collector … Collector remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/10/town-middlebury-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-25DiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… Program has provided more than $524 million to help parents across the state pay for college this year,” said … fees means that more money will be available to help parents plan ahead for college. As the price of higher … as little $25 to begin saving for college costs including tuition, certain room-and-board expenses, books, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planNortheastern Clinton Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2024M-47)
… officials applied for all applicable transportation State aid (transportation aid) for new bus acquisitions. Key Findings District … did not accurately apply for all applicable transportation aid and was at risk of losing aid totaling $391,494. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/16/northeastern-clinton-central-school-district-transportation-state-aidDiNapoli Honors Community Leaders During Lunar New Year Celebration
… Program Training Coordinator, Captain Steven Lee, Captain Man Wai Law and Deputy Chief Sophia Kwok. The Phoenix …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-honors-community-leaders-during-lunar-new-year-celebrationContact Us
… questions, there are several ways to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds: OUF Email Addresses You can reach: Reports Processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/contact-usXI.11.D Equipment and Software Maintenance Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… software maintenance means modifying software after an agency has purchased and installed it. It can include version … equipment preventive maintenance is appropriate when the agency does not have the personnel with the capability to … an obligation to exercise due diligence in negotiating pricing and determining price reasonableness. The best time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11d-equipment-and-software-maintenance-contractsXI.12.A Toll-Free Services – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… procuring toll-free services, an agency should review the terms and conditions of the CTS contract to determine if this … to ensure all surcharges and taxes are allowable under the terms and conditions of the contract. Agencies should request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12a-toll-free-servicesTown of Java – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-21)
… Collector remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law). Key Findings The Tax Collector … Collector remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-java-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-21English Language Learners Programs
… where they live, regardless of the language they speak. This includes the right to receive all core content …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsTransaction Number Requirement
… New Report Requirement Starting July 15, 2024, a Transaction Number will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirementLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released by … to access. Most locations were generally physically accessible, but auditors identified 1,491 features (13%) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersAudits
… the common good. We provide two versions of our audits: a concise summary called the Taxpayers’ Guides to Audits; and … State and local governments to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively and efficiently to promote the common good …
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