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Oversight 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-followPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… to be used for major repairs, such as replacing or repairing roofs; improving heating systems, plumbing, and … procured, could have been avoided with better planning, or were not adequately justified by available documentation; … were made without the required Certificates of Completion or independent DHCR final inspections. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects (Follow-Up)
… 2014, found that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Authority) did not follow the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defects-followMineola Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2021M-44)
… the Mineola Union Free School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials effectively … were levied than were needed to fund operations. A pattern of over budgeting developed because the Board did not adjust … overestimated from 2016-17 through 2019-20 by a total of $20.7 million. Over the four-year audit period, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/09/03/mineola-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2021mTown of Willing – Town Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-68)
… AUDs as required. Complete and review bank reconciliations in a timely manner. Prepare and provide monthly financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/20/town-willing-town-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-68Equine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations … included in our initial audit report Equine Health and Safety ( 2017-S-77 ) . About the Program Our initial … are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followProblem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is responsible for administering the State’s problem gambling treatment … and recovery services; developing minimum standards for treatment; establishing core competencies for treatment professionals and service providers; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/problem-gambling-treatment-program-followOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… homeless in New York State has been in the forefront of public attention. In his 2016 State of the State address, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… community noise, creating the potential for a significant public health concern. The audit found a need for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followVI.1 Budget Control – VI. Budgets
… The Budget Control chapter provides an overview of Commitment Control or KK at the Statewide Appropriation Segregation and Project level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1-budget-controlContract Advisory No. 29
… Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) has launched a new function that allows agencies, that have been authorized by another agency, to act as a Host Agency to administer contract transactions, amendment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations … saved the Empire Plan $862,334 through reviews of claims from three of nine providers identified in the initial audit. … are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1797
… (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the 2020 calendar year. Affected Employees Employee who are members of … PayServ to reflect the Maximum Salary Limit for 2020 Calendar Year. PayServ will automatically stop ORP … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to Payroll Retirement mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1797-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Village of Interlaken - Water and Sewer Financial Operations and Information Technology (2019M-74)
… from a combined $320 per year to about $950 per year to finance new debt for infrastructure repairs and continuing … sewer rates to ensure they generate sufficient revenues to finance expenditures and pay for maintenance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/06/14/village-interlaken-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-and-informationSelected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… referred to as the Agencies.) The administrative arm is known as MTA Headquarters. The MTA is required under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… which pay service and disability retirement benefits to public employees and death benefits to their survivors. … manage the fund to withstand tough challenges so that our public workforce can be confident their retirement benefits … 7 percent. The median assumed rate of return among state public pension funds is 7.25 percent as of July 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22Town of Villenova – Purchasing (2014M-52)
… 24, 2014. Background The Town of Villenova is located in Chautauqua County and is governed by a five member elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-villenova-purchasing-2014m-52Town of Erin– Inappropriate Highway Purchases (2014M-16)
… of our audit was to review Highway Department purchases for appropriateness for the period January 1, 2007 through September 10, 2013. … and four council members. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 for the general and highway funds were $316,984 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/11/town-erin-inappropriate-highway-purchases-2014m-16Opinion 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-91-11DiNapoli 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-yorkers