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DiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… "A" defects that were identified by station supervisors. Only three defects, including loose fixtures in the stairway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsSelected 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.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… and tools they use and have in development, and that only ACS keeps an inventory of all of the data sets that its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… State Education Department (SED): Lois Bronz Children's Center Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-86) The center provides preschool special education services to … auditors identified $177,786 in ineligible costs that the center reported to SED for reimbursement. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the State Education Department (Department) is monitoring schools, districts, and other programs to ensure they are … shooting in Parkland, Florida highlight the need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from … plan is the organization’s recovery strategy. It can include, among other items deemed necessary by the … There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-21) Empowering Minds is an SED-approved, for-profit special … In a follow-up, auditors found that MTA made some progress in addressing the issues identified in the initial … of change orders to support the payment of $787,517 to a construction contractor. Olympic Regional Development …
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
… Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Transportation Authority MTA has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-moneyDiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… Island City (L.I.C.), Sunnyside and Woodside in northwest Queens have their own distinct personalities, but together … report on the local economies in this section of northwest Queens, which is based on data from within the boundaries of … “There is a strong immigrant population in this section of Queens and it is helping lead the borough’s revitalization. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensTown 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-148Tompkins 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-monitoringMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… To determine whether the MetroNorth Railroad MetroNorth performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… industry is essential to New York and our economy – not only does it generate good-paying jobs and economic … California, Texas and Florida. It was also one of only 14 states where construction employment had surpassed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016
… with Wadsworth Logging Inc. and $172,000 with Prentiss and Carlisle Management Co. Inc. $595,000 with DLH Energy Service LLC to plug abandoned oil and gas wells. Office of General … Milk Train Rail Trail Project. Major Payments Approved Tax Refunds $1.4 billion for 1.5 million personal income tax …
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
… Amherst. $10.3 million with Oakgrove Construction Inc. for bridge replacement over the Buffalo River in Erie County. … to Yarussi Construction Inc. to reconstruct Terrapin Point at Niagara Falls State Park. $544,000 to Scott Lawn … Inc. to construct and renovate the University of Buffalo’s School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. $400,000 to …
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
… $1.4 million for hospital sitter services at Central NY DDSO, including $336,000 to Total Healthcare Staffing of … to the Tappan Zee Constructors LLC contract for the New NY Bridge including dispute resolution, increased … The Pike Co. for design and construction services at the Rochester Amtrak Train Station. Payment Rejections and Other …
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)
… interests in District contracts. Key Findings Three Board members had prohibited interests in contracts that the District awarded totaling more than $22 million. Two Board members were employed by corporations that were awarded … capital project. They both worked on the project as part of their private employment and the District paid $3.2 …
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
… maintenance costs. Formalize procedures to record and account for the parts that were replaced on the vehicle …
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
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) takes adequate … motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and enforces its requirements. Our audit covered the period January 1, 2016 through October 3, 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law