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Elevator Safety
… October 20, 2017. Background The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in … New York City. This responsibility includes the oversight of elevators that are subject to the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… for State fiscal year 2022-23 included refundable City tax credits (to begin in City fiscal year 2024) for providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceRevenue Impact of Commercial Casinos on Upstate Local Governments
Analyzing the revenue impact on local governments of the four upstate commercial casinos in anticipation of the licensing of the three downstate commercial casinos.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-casinos.pdfImpact of the Inflation Reduction Act on New York
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contained significant provisions related to taxes, health care, energy and the environment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/impact-of-the-inflation-reduction-act-on-new-york.pdfDiNapoli: One-in-Four Homeless Shelter Clients with Serious Mental Health Issues Were Not Placed in a Mental Health Shelter
… NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is falling short in meeting the needs of homeless New Yorkers, particularly … were also insufficient records documenting the rationale for placing clients in general shelters instead of … at assessment shelters had been waiting over three weeks for placement. To try to understand the impact that shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-one-four-homeless-shelter-clients-serious-mental-health-issues-were-not-placed-mental-healthOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Report 2017-S-71 ). Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… Services Unit staff members were not held accountable for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the Assistant Vice President responsible for the Unit violated Metro-North policy by not disclosing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-followReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Follow-Up)
… and Disability Assistance (OTDA) administers programs for the State’s low-income residents and provides support, … calendar year’s approved costs, which are adjusted based on their shelters’ actual costs. OTDA, pursuant to its … OTDA’s Fiscal Reference Manual, which provides guidance on costs that are eligible for reimbursement. The objective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/26/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-rescue-mission-alliance-syracuse-followEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law ( 2018-S-7 ). About the Program In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New York, that involved bus driver negligence prompted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this report. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… fire safety provisions established in the State Education Law, the State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation (Follow-Up)
… that the resulting ITS clusters operate efficiently and whether the Transformation has been successful in … of four major technology initiatives: Email Consolidation and Integration, Data Center Modernization, Digital Network … and Access Management. The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/13/effectiveness-information-technology-transformation-followArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… Town 3,573 4% 72% Park Slope / Carroll Gardens / Red Hook 2,584 3% 75% Brooklyn … 3,112 2.4 15.7 47.0 30.0 1.9 21.1 84 1.8 Park Slope / Carroll Gardens / Red Hook 2,864 2.2 21.6 86.6 2.9 2.5 8.0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… revealed that Cohen, together with former Met Council CEO William Rapfogel and other co-conspirators, stole … that from 1992 to 2013, he conspired with co-defendant William Rapfogel and others to steal from Met Council through … Met Council's former chief financial officer. In 1993, William Rapfogel took over as the head of Met Council, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-directorTown of Dickinson – Fiscal Oversight (2014M-337)
… cause to be audited, the financial records and reports of all Town officers and employees who receive or disburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-dickinson-fiscal-oversight-2014m-337Town of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial management … January 1 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Schuyler is located in Herkimer County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182Claim Status Tips
… Wait one business day after submitting claim to check the status of your claim. Make sure you use the … in the generated email if you provided an email address. How to Submit Your Documentation Online Step 1. Prepare Requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claim-status-tipsAnnual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2021
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2021. Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to present local officials with financial and operational challenges. In this report, we summarize these
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/annual-report-on-local-governments-for-fye-2021.pdfDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… a Member of the New York State Assembly. “Public service is a commitment, not a means for self-enrichment,” said State … the city. U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian said: “It is a sad day when an elected official is sentenced to imprisonment, but it is a serious crime when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsNew York State Health Insurance Program - Empire Plan Members With Dual Family Coverage
… paying excessively for dual Empire Plan Family coverage. The audit covered the period January 1, 2014 through … Program (NYSHIP) was established under Article XI of the New York State Civil Service Law (Law) for the purpose … that an employee has dual Family coverage because they do not have information to determine if a member is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/07/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-empire-plan-members-dual-family-coverage