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Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Report 2012-S-33). Background In our initial audit report, which was issued on Report April … NYSTA implemented the three recommendations we made in our initial report. Key Recommendations None Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/25/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followTravel Plaza Revenues and Capital Improvements (Follow-Up)
… Thruway Authority (NYSTA) adequately ensured that fuel and food concessionaires at Thruway travel plazas are (1) paying … that the NYSTA's efforts were adequate to ensure fuel and food concessionaires pay full rent on time and make required … capital improvements. However, there was a risk that one food concessionaire might not meet its spending target by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… whether the New York City Department of Education (DoE) was accurately reporting the number of students … the New York State Education Department. We found that DoE classified some students as discharged without sufficient … a discharge classification. Specifically, when we examined DoE’s discharge classifications for its 2004-08 general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations in our initial report, … To determine the implementation status of the three recommendations in our initial report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… of grant activity. We found that the monitoring performed by the Freight and Passenger Rail Bureau and the Aviation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 Through June 30, 2011 (Follow-Up)
… in our audit report, Empire BlueCross BlueShield: Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period April 1, 2011 … with agreements Empire negotiates with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on … However, hospitals may be entitled to additional payments for special items (such as implants and drugs) that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/30/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-april-1-2011-throughCUNY Bulletin No. CU-547
… using Deduction Code 582 CUNY (SS/Medicare Deficiency), will have a deduction rate of ten percent of gross pay … Deficiency) with an effective date prior to 9/1/16 and will remain at their current rate. Affected Employees … FICA on or after September 1, 2016, the prior obligation will be converted to Deduction Codes 580 CUNY (Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-547-new-repayment-rate-deduction-code-582-cuny-ssmedicareWhispering Pines Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Amsterdam, New York). Its Director and owner is Dr. Martha Frank (Director). Whispering Pines is reimbursed for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/whispering-pines-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… if the Authority’s accounts receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the period January 1, 2012 through June … energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by promoting energy efficiency and the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingCapital Planning
… Law requires NFTA to prepare a five-year capital plan, along with annual capital spending plans. NFTA’s fiscal 2015-16 capital spending plan totaled $68.7 million. Key Findings During our audit … shelters; NFTA’s radio and train control systems; its rail station escalators; and the light rail’s catenary system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningPipeline Safety Oversight
… Inspector Qualification, Leak Management, Enforcement, and Incident Investigation. Key Findings DPS staff do not verify … procedures to identify instances when Operators fail to report incidents as required and update the Manual to reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightOpinion 90-48
… -- Lowest Responsible Bidder (criteria and procedure for determining responsibility) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Transportation Contracts (criteria and procedure for determining "responsibility" of lowest bidder) EDUCATION … and an opportunity to rebut the charges. This is in reply to your letter concerning the award of a contract by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-48Opinion 2006-6
… or without pay, to its “officers or employees,” and adopt rules and regulations in relation thereto. Section 92 does …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 2010-2
… v Ambro , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Davis v Board of Education of the Hewlett-Woodmere … In that case, the City of New York was selling two public radio stations. The City's decision to sell the stations to a … it would perpetuate the "unique character and value of the radio stations by providing precisely the same non-commercial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Opinion 2010-4
… in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by fire district for "back up" services with private ambulance company) -- Fees (imposition of by fire districts for "back up" services provided under contract with private ambulance company) -- Fire Districts (contracts for "back up" services with private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4Opinion 88-37
… (purchase of police cars) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§11.00(a)(29)(a),(77), 21.00(a), 28.00(a): The purchase of a … having a seating capacity of less than ten persons." In light of the quoted language, we have expressed the view that … established for motor vehicles by section 11.00(a)(29) does not apply to passenger vehicles with a seating capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-37Opinion 2005-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (entitlement to increase in compensation when employer contribution to retirement system for the next subordinate officer is … Whether the police chief is entitled to a monetary payment in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5IDA Reform
… Laws of 2015 – A.7915 (Magnarelli) / S.5867 (Marchione) – To increase the accountability and improve the efficiency and … To increase the accountability and improve the efficiency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ida-reformFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Purpose To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (Office) was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, … safety of vulnerable populations it serves. Background The Office provides services in both institutional and … To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Office was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlTown of Groton – Long-Term Planning (2022M-113)
… repair costs during the audit period. If equipment is in need of repair on a regular basis, services to taxpayers … and financial plans to replace highway capital assets in a timely manner. Consider funding reserves for the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/02/town-groton-long-term-planning-2022m-113