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Railroad Bridge Inspection Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Transportation … properly oversees railroads operating in the State to ensure they meet the bridge inspection requirements. This … bridges. Department data shows that 38 railroads own or have maintenance responsibility for almost 3,000 railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… steps to improve its fire safety practices, spurred on by recommendations from a grand jury investigation and recommendations from reviews conducted by the Fire Safety Panel of State and National Experts and by the New York State Commission on Quality of Care and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlCollection of Medicaid Accounts Receivable (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Medicaid Accounts … for affiliated providers and that the Department acts in a timely manner to routinely refer appropriate accounts … Medicaid Inspector General officials have made progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/collection-medicaid-accounts-receivable-followHazard Mitigation and Coordination (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Hazard Mitigation and … one of the most damaging hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States. Over the course of 48 hours, Hurricane Sandy inflicted an estimated $19 billion in damages and lost economic activity across the City, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/hazard-mitigation-and-coordination-followAdoption Subsidy Program (Follow-Up)
… regulations. The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) established the Adoption Subsidy Program (Program) to … result of incorrect date of birth information. Key Finding OCFS was successful in seeking restitution from the … our prior report. With regard to future subsidy payments, OCFS has only been partially successful in setting up methods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/adoption-subsidy-program-followEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… payments for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the hospitals' actual purchase and acquisition … Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member … (or 344 percent) more than the costs of the special items in question. We were unable to obtain supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughBenefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… assistance benefit eligibility assessment process is in compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and … HRA is responsible for administering these public programs in New York City. As such, its responsibilities include … determining a Client's eligibility, and that process is in compliance with governing regulations and procedures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (Follow-Up)
… emerging technologies, and procuring citywide IT services. In December 2014, the City entered into a Franchise … service; a touchscreen tablet interface to access City services, including 911 emergency and NYC311 helpline … repairs, and installation of a maintenance and monitoring system with wide-ranging capability for data collection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/26/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoring-followStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness … the percentage of acceptably clean streets and sidewalks in Sanitation Cleaning Districts and Sections. The Scorecard … of blockfaces. Scorecard Ratings are published monthly and in the DSNY section of the bi-annual Mayor’s Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-followCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Congregate Meal Services for the … senior citizens who had access to congregate meals. In addition, we found that prior to approving contracts, DFTA … served. Key Finding DFTA officials have made some progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018
… To ascertain the total expenses that the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) incurred in administering the … About the Program The Acts help ensure that the operators of motor vehicles driven in New York State possess adequate … injure or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleState Agencies Bulletin No. 1797
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2020 maximum … the annual compensation limit under Section 401(a), 404(I), 408 (k) (3) (C), and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1797-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Unclaimed Bottle … containers of less than one gallon of many beverages sold in the State. Consumers may then return their empty beverage … The Department collected $117.7 million and $112.9 million in unclaimed bottle deposits in the State fiscal years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Transportation … vehicles. Many of DOCCS’s employees operate its vehicles in its day-to-day operations. Of the 44 facilities, 32 manage … repairs and maintenance costs. DOCCS did not monitor in-house maintenance expenses but, rather, relied on each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followTown of Gardiner – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-78)
… remitted and reported collections accurately and in a timely manner. Key Findings The Clerk generally … did not deposit and remit clerk fees and tax collections in a timely manner. In addition, the Town Board (Board) did not conduct the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/10/11/town-gardiner-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-78Wayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… and implemented needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets. Key Findings District officials … or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets as required by New York State (NYS) … properly exempt 140 of the 379 (37 percent) water outlets in the District because they did not have a sampling plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mAdvisory Council for the Retirement System
… to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the … to the Comptroller on the formulation of policies in relation to the administration and management of the Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/advisory-council-retirement-systemDiNapoli Announces Lowered Fees for New York State's 529 College Savings Direct Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a new reduction in management fees for the state’s 529 College Savings … to help parents save for college. New York’s program began in 1997 and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. … New York’s program. With approximately $16 billion in total assets, New York’s 529 Direct Plan is the largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-announces-lowered-fees-new-york-states-529-college-savings-direct-planIX.1 Accounting for Federal Grants – IX. Federal Grants
… is to explain terminology, policies, and procedures used in connection with federal grant accounting, drawdowns, and … to federal grant accounting procedures or updates in general information relating to federal grants become … is to explain terminology policies and procedures used in connection with federal grant accounting drawdowns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix1-accounting-federal-grants-overviewTransaction Number Requirement
… July 15, 2024, a Transaction Number will be required in the PARIS Procurement Report. Beginning July 15, 2024, … a Transaction Number for each procurement transaction in the Procurement Report. A field currently exists on the … Reporting Information System (PARIS) screen and in the bulk load to capture Transaction Number. Completing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/transaction-number-requirement