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Controls 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-follow

True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus – Employee Fingerprinting (2013M-286)

… audit was to examine the School’s fingerprinting practices for the period July 1, 2011 through August 5, 2013. … comprises nine members. The School’s operating expenses for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 were approximately … checks performed prior to working at the School. For one worker, School officials did not obtain clearance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-west-campus-employee

IX.7.H Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) – IX. Federal Grants

… to report details on their first-tier sub-recipients for awards made as of October 1, 2010. While many of the … reports to the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) for display on www.usaspending.gov . The prime awardee must …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7h-federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-ffata

Oversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees

… and the environment. They provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes and other disease-carrying pests and are a fire hazard with the potential for devastating consequences. In 2003, the Waste Tire … Management and its regional offices, is responsible for enforcement and abatement (cleanup) of waste tire sites. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/29/oversight-waste-tire-site-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… cooperative developments with approximately 47,000 total apartments in NYC. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be desirable … consequently, the waiting lists for many of these apartments can be quite lengthy. To ensure efficient turnover …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is … the need for certain proposed spending reductions and tax increases, according to DOB. The Budget includes a provision … of August 31, 2021. The Budget also outlines potential tax increases, including raising the top personal income tax rate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-21-2021

Oversight 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.pdf

Application 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.pdf

Opinion 91-15

… homes, a portion of the subdivision remained undeveloped for a variety of reasons. The developer has applied to the … pay money in lieu of park land as a result of the request for resubdivision, notwithstanding that the developer … cases" that a proposed plat show a park or parks suitable for recreation or, if that is not practical, the planning …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-15

Oversight 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.pdf

DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity

… Approximately one in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced food insecurity at some point …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurity

DiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses

… Transportation Authority (MTA) set annual goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) … than the target set in statute and did not give rationale for the lower target, according to an audit released today … to MWBEs is being done by those subcontractors, and increases the potential for fraud. DiNapoli recommended the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businesses

Auditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City

… eligible four-year-olds in the state with the opportunity for an early childhood education and a new statutory … as contracted center-based and contracted school-based). For the 2016-17 school year, there were 72,176 students … State regulations require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-city

DiNapoli: OCFS Should Improve Foster Care Placement Oversight

… Office of Children and Family Services is responsible for the well-being of one of the most vulnerable segments of … total, 150 childrens cases were reviewed. Casework records for 33 of those 150 selected lacked evidence that caseworkers … child within the first 30 days of placement, as required. For example, auditors found the first contact with a child …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-ocfs-should-improve-foster-care-placement-oversight

DiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism

… than 2,800 community water systems. DOH is responsible for ensuring that New York’s water supply is suitable to … to submit a Water Supply Emergency Plan (plan) to DOH for review at least once every five years. The plans include … in 2021, and New York’s water systems have been targets for hackers. In 2013, for example, a water dam in Rye, NY was …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disasters

DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2014

… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure payments are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2014

Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services

… districts’ compliance with safety training requirements for school bus personnel and instructors to help ensure safe transportation for all pupils; and whether the Department is monitoring … 14, 2020. About the Program The Department is responsible for overseeing pupil transportation services provided by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-services

Opinion 99-13

… structure is unheated and seasonal) -- Rates (requirements for building permit fees) TOWN LAW, §§130(1), 138, 261; … of applicants may be established and different fees fixed for each such class, if the town has a rational basis for such distinctions. A higher town building permit fee for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-13