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DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… Drunk drivers convicted of certain alcohol-related offenses are not always being reported for … as “Leandra’s Law,” individuals convicted for certain alcohol-related offenses occurring on or after Aug. 15, 2010, … prevents the vehicle from starting if the operator’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeds the .025 allowable level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-15-14)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water, sewer and risk retention funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-15-14City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-15-17)
… fund and an operating deficit totaling $172,691 in the golf and recreation fund. The City projects that, as of … fund, $516,476 in the water fund and $740,254 in the golf and recreation fund. The 2016 proposed budget contains … should continue to monitor the financial position of the golf and recreation fund to ensure the fund generates a fair …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-15-17Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… Utilization of Bias Incident Data, issued September 25, 2014 ( 2014-N-2 ) . Background Our initial audit report, … also determined whether NYPD officers receive sufficient training to enable them to identify and handle all possible … we identified. Of the four prior audit recommendations, one was implemented, two were partially implemented, and one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… TANF funding from being used in any EBT transaction at a liquor store, gaming establishment, or adult-oriented … database, and is responsible for notifying the State Liquor Authority (SLA) and/or the Gaming Commission (Gaming) … support is not compromised by prohibited transactions at liquor stores, casinos, and adult clubs. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations
… MTA-New York City Transit’s Paratransit Call Center was in compliance with the terms of its contract, and if not, … Quality Assurance terms in the contract and to document compliance. Require the contractor to: ensure that all newly … MTANew York City Transits Paratransit Call Center was in compliance with the terms of its contract and if n …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/03/selected-aspects-paratransit-call-center-operationsSelected Aspects of the Pay for Success Program
… only randomized eligible participants are selected for the Pay for Success employment training and job placement program, and whether the employment and recidivism rates are accurately monitored for both the treatment and control groups. We audited selected aspects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/selected-aspects-pay-success-programAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
To determine if the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services awarded contracts to entities that met eligibility requirements and if the Division
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/18/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grantsImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… district policies and practices comply with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA); and school districts report … to clearly demonstrate whether or not the incidents were reportable. Officials at most schools we visited were not … records as well as examples that clearly distinguish reportable from non-reportable incidents. Remind school and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… Objective To determine the adequacy of the New York City Department of … 30, 2017. We revisited certain schools in September 2018 to verify information subsequently provided by the DOE. About … was established through Chapter 436 of the Laws of 1997 to provide all eligible four-year-olds in New York State with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… the state's retirement system, used town funds to pay back loans she took from the retirement system of more than … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… and the Bronx. The school offers degrees in areas such as Business, Healthcare System Management, Human Services, and Emergency Management & Business Continuity. The school’s year-round operations … eligible students. Schools receiving State financial aid awards certify student eligibility. For the three academic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkSelected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of the Migrant Education Program (2014-S-48). Background Our … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/23/selected-aspects-migrant-education-program-followReview of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial report, Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal ( 2010-S-48 ). Background Our initial … (Department) was not reviewing its real property holdings to identify properties for sale or disposal. We … made in our initial report Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal 2010S48 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/review-real-property-holdings-disposal-followContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… the State of New York properly established annual contract participation goals for minority- and women-owned business … State agencies and public authorities to promote the participation of minority- and women-owned business … are required to establish annual goals for such participation, make a “good faith” effort to achieve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/08/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… established annual participation goals for minority- and women-owned business enterprises; met these goals; and accurately reported its results to the Department of Economic Development. Background … MTA established annual participation goals for minority and womenowned business enterprises met these goals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesDiNapoli: City of Corning Audit Details Stolen Funds
… The former Corning city clerk allegedly stole as much as $11,000 in cash from city coffers, including $5,000 from city parking fines, according to an audit released today by … The former Corning city clerk allegedly stole as much as $11000 in cash from city coffers including $5000 from city parking fines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-city-corning-audit-details-stolen-fundsManagement and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management and Control of … and we noted numerous examples of overtime being earned in excess of $75,000 annually by individuals whose salary … that lacked the proper prior approvals and justification. In addition, the Port Authority did not meet the 20 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/19/management-and-control-employee-overtime-costs-followSchool of Professional Studies – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… whether there was fraud, waste, or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts. Background The City University of New York School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) was founded in 2003 to … whether there was fraud waste or abuse in the use of funds held in its bank accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/02/school-professional-studies-controls-over-bank-accountsSelected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance Report (Follow-Up)
… Purpose Determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Bus Fleet Maintenance (Report 2009-S-51). Background Our … Determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/11/selected-aspects-bus-fleet-maintenance-report-follow