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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… used to award the custodial services contracts – was in its best interest and did not follow guidelines and submit … for-profit special education provider located in Holbrook that provides preschool special education … In 2013, LIRR awarded a contract to procure new M9 train cars. The contract includes an initial base order of 92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… independently. Consolidation, efficiency, and savings in this area was promised years ago, but has yet to be fully … Function went into effect Oct. 2021. There are four units in MTA’s Procurement Function: Procurement Operations (PO), … which handles direct purchases of things like parts for train cars and buses, has not changed its procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
… Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts. Key Findings One Board member is the … the Board member had a prohibited conflict of interest in the welding company’s contracts with the Town pursuant to … Adopt procedures to help prevent prohibited interests in contracts. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/23/town-homer-conflict-interest-2022m-148Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (2017-S-84)
To determine whether the Staten Island Railway has taken appropriate action to ensure that equipment, such as cameras and "Customer Assistance Intercoms,"...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s84.pdfOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (2017-S-71)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority – Staten Island Railway established and implemented training and retraining programs...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s71.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… on its Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven Lines, and in New York’s Orange and Rockland counties on its Port Jervis and Pascack Valley Lines. In September 2007, the MTA established the Blue Ribbon … possibly hamper Metro-North’s ability to provide regular train services. Metro-North territory is particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… The construction industry in New York state has set employment records for four … York’s construction industry is booming,” DiNapoli said. “In 2018, the construction industry was nearly 11 percent … but it creates the schools, hospitals, housing, offices, train stations, bridges, roads and other infrastructure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016
… and approved 4.3 million payments worth $10.4 billion in February. His office also rejected 232 contracts and … office averaged eight days for contract reviews in February and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases … million to the town of Fallsburg for the Hurlyville Milk Train Rail Trail Project. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2016
… nearly 2 million payments worth nearly $8.3 billion in August. His office also rejected 177 contracts and related … Comptroller’s office averaged 10 days for contract reviews in August and two days to audit payments. Every month, … Co. for design and build services at the Rochester Amtrak train station. $648,000 to Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for October 2016
… approved nearly 2 million payments worth nearly $8 billion in October. His office also rejected 145 contracts and … Comptroller’s office averaged 10 days for contract reviews in October and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli releases … design and construction services at the Rochester Amtrak Train Station. Payment Rejections and Other Cost Recoveries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-october-2016South Lewis Central School District – Conflicts of Interest (2021M-3)
… District (District) officials had prohibited interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 … to the District totaling $17,446. Due to deficiencies in the District’s conflict of interest disclosure forms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/south-lewis-central-school-district-conflicts-interest-2021m-3Management and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… service vehicles (1,792 Transit and 158 MTA Bus) in its fleet. Non-revenue service vehicles (vehicles) are … the acquisition, maintenance, and disposition of vehicles in the fleet. The SFS Units operate independently but share … on the vehicle during maintenance and repairs in SPEAR. Train SFS staff on the process to establish consistency when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… period January 1, 2016 through October 3, 2018. Background In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New York, involving bus driver … The Law requires every motor carrier, as defined in the Law, to be instructed in and comply with the Program’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… ensures that costs are reasonable, the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (Follow-Up) (2017-F-13) An initial audit report issued in August 2015 determined that there were weaknesses in DEC's oversight of Major Oil Storage Facilities (MOSFs) … as intended for the acceptance and inspection of certain train cars. Moreover, except for occasional use of the wheel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Programs (Follow-Up) (2019-F-11) An initial report, issued in December 2017, identified systemic issues with the quality … on to administer the state’s weights and measures program. In a follow-up, auditors found the department made … of Event Recorder Units (2018-S-19) Auditors found train car inspections were not always done on time. They …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for designation in towns) LOCAL LAWS -- Official newspaper (designation by … that is, the newspaper was mailed and shipped by truck and train from Manhattan to central distribution points with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… reports. The bookkeeper did not record all expenditures in the general and highway funds in a timely manner. The annual update document (AUD) was not filed in a timely manner for the 2017 fiscal year. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (2017-S-84) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the Staten Island Railway has taken appropriate action to ensure that equipment, such as cameras and "Customer Assistance Intercoms,"...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s84-response.pdf