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EcoNews Spring 2021
This edition of EcoNews provides more detail on our work at the Fund to address the investment risks posed by climate change and to take advantage of opportunities to invest in climate solutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-spring-2021.pdfSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees (Follow-Up)
… did not fully utilize the new Department of Motor Vehicles registration suspension program, submitting only a limited … period. In 23 weeks in 2016, TBTA submitted 225 plates for registration suspension out of the 4,645 that were eligible. … As of May 15, 2017, the number of plates submitted to DMV rose to 736, out of 10,421 eligible. Finally, officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-fees-followEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up)
… In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near Congers, New York, that involved bus driver negligence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-law-followOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… Objectives The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health (Department) is … can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to test new drugs and to study cellular functions, and in various industrial … The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health is ensuring that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2021-F-3) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3-response.pdfMill Neck Manor School for the Deaf – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs were properly ca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/14/mill-neck-manor-school-deaf-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Grants (Follow-Up)
… information sharing within the Department and with other State agencies that also provide grant funding. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/oversight-grants-followViolations of Law, Conflicts of Interest and Other Improprieties at the Department of Correctional Services' Food Production Center (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … audit of certain Center procurement contracts and payments to vendors for purchases of food products that occurred … January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2009. Our objective was to determine whether former Center Director Howard Dean, his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/violations-law-conflicts-interest-and-other-improprieties-department-correctional-servicesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine if Unemployment … Insurance (UI) payments made by the Department of Labor (DOL) were appropriate and in accordance with … whether DOL took corrective action based on the results of our findings. Background To accomplish our objectives, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism
… Purpose To determine if the New York State Education Department (Department) has taken actions to address chronic absenteeism within New York school districts. The audit covers the period April … To determine if the New York State Education Department has taken actions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/18/oversight-chronic-absenteeismOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsVillage of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… and protect against the use of funds for purposes that do not advance its core purpose and objectives. The ABO added … instances, the Authority lacked documentation to show how it determined which organizations to select for donations, how contributing to such organization was related to or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingDiNapoli Announces Sale of $916 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the details of the upcoming competitive sale scheduled for October 28 of State … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the details of the upcoming competitive sale scheduled for October 28 of State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-916-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… any other designation. Problems can occur when a DRO is not on file at the time of a member’s retirement. If the … or designations in accordance with RSSL Section 803-a is case specific and involves a review of all relevant … DROs. If the member’s pension payment option election is changed, the retirement benefit will be recalculated. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-droAssessment of New York State Thruway Authority Finances and Proposed Toll Increase
The New York State Thruway is a central element of the State’s transportation network, serving as a critical component of the State’s economy and as a resource for millions of commuters, visitors, and businesses that rely on it to traverse the State safely and efficiently.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/assessment-thruway-authority-finances-toll-increase.pdfAdministration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… and complaints regarding the nearly 1 million regulated apartments in the State. According to available records, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… Program The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more … of all people who visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the oversight of sidewalk sheds … constructing a building or performing façade work that is more than 40 feet above a sidewalk, demolishing a building …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… of key Division systems. Also, ITS does not have an active regional backup site, and Division systems are at risk for total data loss in the event of a regional disaster. We also found ITS did not comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followAudits of State Agencies and Public Authorities Six-Year Listing October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2025
This listing includes all final audit reports related to State agency and public authority operations issued during the six-year period from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2025 and is a companion to the 2024 – 2025 Annual Report on Audits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/2026/pdf/six-year-listing-2019-2025.pdf