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New York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Psychiatric Institute - Controls Over State … research facilities administered by the Office of Mental Health (OMH). The Institute conducts clinical trials and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followMedicaid Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2008 Through March 31, 2009 (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … $1.2 million. Key Finding Department officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified … given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/12/medicaid-claims-processing-activity-october-1-2008-through-march-31-2009-followInspecting 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)
… in one month tested, and as a result underpaid its rent for that month. Furthermore, we found that concessionaires … in our initial report was no longer applicable. For the remaining seven recommendations, we found six had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/14/travel-plaza-revenues-and-capital-improvements-followOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… We found that the monitoring performed by the Freight and Passenger Rail Bureau and the Aviation Bureau could be improved with more effective analysis of available data, and through more effective communication and information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… performance accountability system, oversees the licensing of numerous professions, certifies teachers, and administers a host of other educational programs. Its responsibilities include oversight of more than 700 school districts with 3.2 million students, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information (Follow-Up)
… Of the four recommendations contained in our audit report, two have been implemented and two have been partially implemented. While the Institute has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/security-over-electronic-protected-health-information-followTuition Assistance Program – Fordham University
… West Harrison; and the Louis Calder Center in Armonk. The school’s enrollment for the 2015-16 academic year totaled … For the three academic years ended June 30, 2014, the school certified 8,739 awards totaling $14.4 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 2,638 students. We reviewed a sample of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-universityTuition Assistance Program – CUNY York College
… and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. … (York) is a senior college within the City University of New York (CUNY). It was founded in 1966 and is located on a 50-acre campus in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/tuition-assistance-program-cuny-york-collegeOpinion 89-30
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … bus is used to provide transportation to senior citizens of the community. You state that the town purchases gasoline, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Retirement
… services for the public members retirees and employers of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirementOpinion 2006-3
… town board, after a public hearing, to grant franchises “for the use of the streets, highways, and public places or … thereof or the space above or under them or any of them, for any specific purpose authorized by law upon such terms … rule, unless a statute provides otherwise, and except for revenues received as a result of a part-town function or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-3Opinion 2006-6
… the supervisor generally may determine to take time off for personal reasons in his or her discretion. You ask … elected holders of public office such as petitioners who are heads of their own departments or offices and are … 1961, pp 16, 148). (43 NY2d at 619, 403 NYS2d at 204). 2 We believe the Court’s reasoning applies equally to leaves of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-6Opinion 91-11
… the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (local law increasing term of office of city engineer) LOCAL LAWS -- Referendum … a city mayor to appoint a city engineer for a longer term than presently provided in the city charter is subject … proposed local law amending a city charter to increase the term of office of the city engineer is subject to a mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Tuition Assistance Program – LaGuardia Community College
… For the three academic years ended June 30, 2012, the school certified 24,006 TAP awards totaling $31.2 million that were paid to the school on behalf of 12,976 students. We reviewed a sample of … We determined that LaGuardia was overpaid $91,911 because school officials incorrectly certified students as eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/04/tuition-assistance-program-laguardia-community-collegeOpinion 92-3
… the chairman approves vouchers submitted by the engineer for services rendered to the planning board. General … business entities (General Municipal law, §800[3][b]-[d]). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … performance of official duties or was intended as a reward for official action. In addition to any other penalty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… their tank cars do not meet enhanced standards. To ensure public safety and preparation, DiNapoli’s proposed safety … Spill Fund, capped at $40 million, was created to protect public health and the environment by providing quick access … DiNapoli for advocating for measures to protect public health and hold industry accountable.” “Riverkeeper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on NYC Finances
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the … track how its services are delivered amid changing staffing levels and build additional reserves to guard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-nyc-financesWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement … with District policy. Ensure that a periodic review of professional service providers’ contracts is conducted to … District officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Indian River Central School District – Financial Condition Management (2022M-92)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Indian River Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately managed the District’s … taxes will be levied than are needed to fund operations. From 2017-18 through 2020-21, the Board: Underestimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/indian-river-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2022m