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Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… districts and the education of approximately 2.6 million students statewide. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has presented many challenges to students, educators, and parents. Children already coping … example, the Department’s 2018 “Mental Health Education Literacy in Schools: Linking to a Continuum of Well-Being” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of School Safety … building level emergency response plans (Building Plans). Our initial audit report, which covered the period September … significant progress in addressing the issues noted in our initial report. Of the five recommendations from our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-followOversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Follow-Up)
… and Hospitals) is a public benefit corporation created by the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retention-followOversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste (Follow-Up)
… January 1, 2015 through May 4, 2018, examined whether State University of New York (SUNY) institutions have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste-followOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Report 2017-S-16 ). … standards for the establishment and operation of non-residential and residential domestic violence (DV) programs. OCFS’ Division … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followEnforcement of Commission Orders and Other Agreements
… when the terms and conditions of those agreements are not met, including applying monetary penalties and other … affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam,telecommunications, and water services for New … setting minimum speeds in Orders to be implemented as early as the end of 2017. Some Order conditions lack interim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/03/enforcement-commission-orders-and-other-agreementsSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… station signage web portal or by faxing a Signage Request form. The initial audit found that the Division often did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followOversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… issues that could affect many aspects of the Program. For example, HESC did not always ensure applicants met … We also determined that HESC’s policy to pro-rate loans for any recipients who did not fulfill work and residency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Receiving National Directory of New Hires Data , dated August 2018. These requirements define the administrative, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency … possession to a forensic laboratory by December 28, 2017 for analysis. The amendment further required kits received by … only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all jurisdictions across the State, excluding New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Objective To determine whether the State Education Department … is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose. … To determine whether the State Education Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… 2020. About the Program CDTA was created in 1970 by the New York State Legislature. Today, CDTA is the premier mobility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. Our audit covered the … To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has met federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… bacterial disease), exposure to pesticides and other chemicals, and changing climate. In 2016, the State developed … the New York State Pollinator Protection Plan (Plan) to address the high loss of pollinators in the State. According …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of the transactions. DOCCS also operates fueling stations at 35 facilities that provide gas at discounted prices through State contract pricing. … not been implemented. Key Recommendation DOCCS officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up)
… About the Program The State Education Department (SED) is part of the University of the State of New York, one of the … Section 2-d of the Education Law (Education Law §2-d) and Part 121 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education (Part 121), which was adopted in January 2020. The objectives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/26/privacy-and-security-student-data-followManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles
… To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete … the Program New York City Transit (Transit) and the MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) are two related entities under the … To determine whether New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company have and maintain an accurate and complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/26/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehiclesLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (Follow-Up)
… the Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is responsible for overseeing these proprietary schools, … employment and that students’ financial interests – that is, tuition investments – are protected. As of January 20, … York State. When initially granted, a proprietary school’s license is valid for 2 years. Thereafter, license renewals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schools-followOversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)
… the Adult Protective Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, because of a … obtaining benefits such as informal money management and court petitions to appoint a guardian or other legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-followOversight of the Nourish New York Program
… of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program … connects citizens across the State to surplus agricultural products. This audit covered Nourish NY spending from May … Department of Health DOH are ensuring the Nourish New York Program Nourish NY provides adequate access to the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-program