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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Dogs (Follow-Up) (2019-F-5) An initial report issued in April 2018 determined the department was adequately … deficiencies at four of the 48 shelters they visited. In a follow-up, auditors found the department made progress in addressing the problems identified. New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsEPI - Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which provides transit (subway and bus), express bus, commuter rail and paratransit services to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/fare-revenue-considerations-for-mta.pdfOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Report 2016-S-26 ). About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followIthaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… Background The Ithaca City School District is located in the City of Ithaca, eight towns in Tompkins County and two towns in Tioga County. The District, which operates 12 schools with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-informationSelected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance (Follow-Up) (2013-F-8), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to implement the recommendations contained in our audi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f8-response.pdfBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators (2017-S-54) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority's New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company provide passenger service on all of their bus routes...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s54-response.pdfBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators (2017-S-54)
To determine whether Metropolitan Transportation Authority's New York City Transit and MTA Bus Company provide passenger service on all of their bus routes...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s54.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1643
… not processed automatically Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Eligibility Criteria Performance Advance Employees in graded positions (Grade 101-125) and NS positions (Grade … Security Performance Advance provided the employee: Is in a BU01, BU21, BU31, BU61 or BU91 position on the payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1643-april-2018-security-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1468
… Security Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … and BU91 Background The following Chapter Laws provide for payment of performance advances on April 1 to eligible … appropriate 2015 Salary Schedule (or 2014 salary schedule for BU 31). Chapter 261 of the Laws of 2012 implemented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1468-april-2016-security-performance-advancesJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… for services. Officials paid: $135,000 to 10 of the 14 service providers reviewed without seeking … services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Opinion 94-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … authority and other members (cf. Public Housing Law, §30[5], providing that status as tenant member of housing … contract itself. The general welfare and prosperity of the company of an officer may be an interest therein. If [the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6School District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4) - West Irondequoit Central
School District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4) - West Irondequoit Central
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-swr-2018-School-Bus-Safety-west-irondequoit-central.pdfSchool District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4) - Saratoga Springs City
School District Bus Safety (2018-MS-4) - Saratoga Springs City
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-swr-2018-School-Bus-Safety-saratoga-springs-city.pdfState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,458 … a campground and equestrian center at Frontier Town in Essex County. $7.1 million with Bette & Cring LLC for … of a North Country Welcome Center on I-81 at Exit 50 in Orleans, Jefferson County. $1.7 million with Marfi …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… $2.6 million with Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP for legal services. $950,000 with Vladeck Raskin & Clark PC for … in Greene County. $1.4 million with Tahawus Trails LLC to rehabilitate the gorge access trail stairway at … Non-Entitlement Unit local governments to mitigate the fiscal effects of the COVID-19 public health emergency. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… $3.9 million for Commercial Driver License training schools, including $3.2 million to Ferrari Driving Schools … Empire State Development Corporation $4 million to the Utica Harbor Point Development Corp. for construction and … and prime contractors. Cumulatively through August, for calendar year 2020, the Comptroller’s office has approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,469 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $44.7 billion and approved … In October the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1469 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $447 billion and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberFuel Purchases
… subsidiaries provide public transportation services in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and … subsidiaries that account for most of its fuel purchases. In addition, the Authority had separate agreements with four … Authority spent over $7.5 million and $7.3 million on fuel in fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14, respectively. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/fuel-purchasesIX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Enterprise Services Automation (ESA) is a group of PeopleSoft modules that includes Project … and Customer Contracts. Agencies that have started using ESA are considered to be “Onboarded” agencies. Effective … manage projects, grants and customer contracts through ESA within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including operation of the … analysis. Implement the remaining recommendations detailed in the preliminary report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technology