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Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists
… new applicants; when a list is “closed,” the development does not accept new applicants, generally because the list is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/17/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-listsOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… ensuring they meet certain standards, as established in New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. In contrast, it has … review, we visited 20 shelters throughout the State: 11 in New York City; and the remaining 9 located throughout the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followOversight of International Offices (Follow-Up)
… foreign offices, it did not have an appropriate monitoring system to evaluate foreign offices’ activities against … needed. In 2015, ESD did implement the new Client Resource Management System that it described in its response to our … business investment and creating jobs in New York, management could not provide evidence that ESD monitors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-international-offices-followEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… The Authority has implemented several cost reduction strategies, ranging from deferring capital repairs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesReporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Reporting of Billboard Income ( … Property Income Expense Statement (RPIE) billboard income. In addition, Finance was not doing enough to identify and … income estimated to generate $500,000 of tax revenue in the first year and up to $2.9 million of tax revenue in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followManagement of Cash and Investments
… benefit corporation providing transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. The MTA is … and capital needs. We identified $92.1 million maintained in funds and bank accounts that could have been factored into … have a written plan for meeting the objectives set forth in its investment guidelines. Key Recommendations Routinely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… period January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2012. Background In New York State, each of the 57 counties outside of New … geographic areas. Elections within the five counties in New York City are jointly administered by the New York … administering and enforcing all laws relating to elections in the State and providing oversight to the Local Election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsTown of Charlton – Procurement (2022M-5)
… could have saved Town taxpayers $2,244, if purchased off State contract. Did not always retain copies of other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/17/town-charlton-procurement-2022m-5Maximum Number of Reportable Days – Enhanced Reporting
… a maximum of 30 days. Employees paid on a semimonthly or monthly basis should be credited with a maximum of 22 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/maximum-number-reportable-daysXVI.3.J Implementation of Accounting Standards – XVI. Financial Reporting
… accounting and financial reporting principles. From time to time, GASB will issue statements that prescribe accounting … The procedures listed below have been developed in order to ensure a smooth transition when implementing a new … reporting standard is issued by GASB, it must be critiqued to identify the accounting issues involved as well as what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3j-implementation-accounting-standardsEfficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… receipt, and storage of millions of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) as well as entering into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followOversight of Telemental Health Services
… the period from January 1, 2016 through February 11, 2021. About the Program Telemental health (TMH) is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration … and Markets (Department), through its Division of Plant Industry, administers the Program. Our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followOversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School … contractors are performing as required, including meeting terms of the contracts and goals of the Program, is reduced. … reimbursement and monitoring of contract terms and conditions. Take appropriate action to investigate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… date, nor did they maintain a single clear inventory of IT assets to aid in tracking their systems. NFTA officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followOversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… with its requirements and, consequently, that it does not have assurance that school bus drivers, monitors, … PTSI’s school bus accident database is incomplete and does not account for all reportable accidents statewide. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesLead Contamination of State Armories
… Objectives To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has … in lead dust accumulation throughout. Although IFRs in New York have not been used in more than 20 years, over time, … of lead dust has been transported to other areas of the armory on Soldiers’ shoes; through the heating, ventilation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesTown of Cicero - Procurement (2020M-8)
… about $115,000. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to ensure that officials and employees follow competitive … Review and update the purchasing policy and procedures to ensure they include detailed guidance for procuring … findings and recommendations and indicated that they plan to take corrective action. … Determine whether goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/13/town-cicero-procurement-2020m-8Oversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… Safety (Report 2017-S-50 ). About the Program The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 130,000 New Yorkers … developmental disabilities. It provides services directly and through a network of approximately 500 not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of this follow-up review is to determine the extent of implementation of the five … dropping out, among other issues. Traditionally, districts have collected and reported attendance data using average … who are typically present each day. However, ADA does not identify some students who miss a significant number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-follow