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Opinion 91-15
… the developer to pay money in lieu of park land as a result of the request for resubdivision, notwithstanding that … was upheld in Jenad, Inc. v Village of Scarsdale , 18 NY2d 78, 271 NYS2d 955. Although recognizing the … supra . Moreover, the proposed village park land fee would result in a double toll against the same property in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… to Universal Pre-K programs, but some providers have health and safety hazards in their facilities that need to be … expand its existing pre-kindergarten program. In NYC, UPK is offered in public school settings through … auditors reviewed the operations and finances of 33 NYC UPK providers – 15 DOE school-based, 11 contracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight
… that caseworkers are making timely and frequent contact with children, their parents and their foster parents. While … selected lacked evidence that caseworkers had two contacts with the child within the first 30 days of placement, as required. For example, auditors found the first contact with a child from Schenectady County placed in June 2015 did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversightDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… field and give qualified companies a chance to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA needs to do a better … and received responses from 53, which corresponded with 142 payments totaling $38.7 million. Only 66 of the … Include all constituent agencies in the annual goal plan with proper adjustment for amounts that are not available for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesOpinion 99-13
… inspecting or enforcing the permitted activity (see, e.g., NY Tel. v City of Amsterdam , 200 AD2d 315, 613 NYS2d 993; … (see, e.g., NY Tel. , supra , in which the court, quoting from Torsoe Bros. v Board of Trustees , 49 AD2d 461, 375 … 612, stated that "[t]o the extent that [the] fees charged are exacted for general revenue purposes or to offset the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… to ensure public water systems are protected from threats with security assessments and emergency plans that are … is suitable to drink and assisting local water systems with their security and emergency preparedness. As of … cyberattacks and physical attacks, including contamination with deadly agents and toxic chemicals. Ransomware attacks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all … of training and school bus accident information. Based on risk and verified complaints, the Department also asks … use those additional reviews. PTSI’s school bus accident database is incomplete and does not account for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2014
… Highway Construction Approved a $126.2 million contract with Tully Construction to rehabilitate the Major Deegan Expressway. Approved an $11.2 million contract with Rifenburg Construction to rehabilitate and reconstruct … Memorial Highway. Approved a $9.7 million contract with ALAC Contracting Corp. for bridge rehabilitation at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2014Website Accessibility
… This Website complies with the Accessibility of Web-Based … Information and Applications , published by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services: NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for the protection of the environmental health, welfare, and … asbestos monitoring and removal. As the agency responsible for the City's environment, the Department also regulates air … the risk that equipment may be misappropriated, or used for personal use outside of the Department, without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus – Employee Fingerprinting (2013M-286)
… Key Finding The School did not consistently comply with the Law and guidance regarding fingerprint-supported … the former CEO did not have fingerprint records on file with OSPRA at the time of our testing. Fingerprint records … on June 14, 2013 the former CEO’s fingerprints were filed with OSPRA and cleared. Key Recommendation Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-west-campus-employeeIX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants
… certain federal contracts of more than $3,000. The initial site went live in 2007. Federal agencies are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffataOversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees
… the waste tire fee collections are being used consistent with the purposes defined in the Environmental Conservation … and other disease-carrying pests and are a fire hazard with the potential for devastating consequences. In 2003, the … abatement at additional sites. We also found delays with certain enforcement steps typically taken prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-feesOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up) (2023-F-32) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f32-response.pdfApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52)
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52.pdfOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (2020-S-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services adequately monitors Adult Protective Services activities to protect vulnerable adults.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s2-response.pdfMonitoring of Prevailing Wage Compliance on Construction Contracts (Follow-Up)
… managers and field representatives performed site visits for construction projects, they did not routinely inspect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/monitoring-prevailing-wage-compliance-construction-contracts-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… disaster. We also found ITS did not comply with certain State cybersecurity policies and did not establish adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followHamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
Hamburg Central School District Capital Project 2014M129
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Town of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the oversight and management of … did not adopt multiyear financial or capital plans to address long-term priorities. The Board hired an accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103