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Opinion 98-18
… authority under Article 9 of the State Constitution (see, NY Const., art IX, §3[d][2]; see also, Municipal Home Rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… needs by using a single contract; or an existing New York State or New York City contract could be used to obtain the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… and acceptable. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest NYC Human Resources Administration/NYC Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersMonitoring of Medicaid Payments for Nursing Home Bed Reserve Days (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Monitoring of Medicaid Payments … eMedNY to prevent payment of claims for bed reserve days in excess of prescribed limits and that it sufficiently … the statutes governing reimbursement for bed reserve days in June 2012, the recommendations we made became even more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/monitoring-medicaid-payments-nursing-home-bed-reserve-days-followAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the … mission is to advance innovative energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by … information and analysis, technical expertise, and support in New York State since 1975. The Authority is advancing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… (Department) has effective systems in place to fully and accurately accumulate State costs related to site investigation and remediation, bill for and collect these costs from responsible parties in a … timely manner, and identify and pursue parties responsible for the contamination of inactive hazardous waste sites. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryPipeline Safety Oversight
… Public Service Commission (PSC) is providing oversight of pipeline safety in accordance with State regulations and … the federal Department of Transportation administers pipeline safety nationwide. To do this, it delegates some of … pipelines. Between 1995 and 2014, New York had 194 pipeline incidents with 23 fatalities, 123 injuries, and $77 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/08/pipeline-safety-oversightDiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers
… to prevent oil spills and other hazardous accidents on New York’s railways and require oil transporters to carry … regulators must do more to protect the taxpayers and communities of New York.” DiNapoli, the state's chief fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-seeks-stronger-federal-safety-measures-oil-trains-protect-new-yorkersHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. As a part of its … progressive civil penalties through New York City Housing Court. According to HPD’s records, between January 1 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Findings … Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure professional services are procured in a competitive manner in accordance with District policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Unadilla Valley Central School District (District) officials established nonresident tuition (NRT) rates for special education students in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-educationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2030
… need to insert a new row into the Department Budget Table USA (refer to Job Aid for instructions) in PayServ related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2030-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Human Resource Practices (Report … patient care. Upstate, the only academic medical center in Central New York, comprises four colleges, a research … Key Finding Upstate officials made significant progress in addressing the problems identified in the initial audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Membership and Enrollment – Membership and Enrollment
… The benefits of NYSLRS membership can provide your employees financial security in retirement Its important to understand how membership and enrollment works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollmentOversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … eligibility requirements and made $81,198 in Program award payments on behalf of 20 recipients who did not meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followOversight of Homeless Shelters
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately … 2019. About the Program According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2018 Annual Homeless … , New York State has the second largest population of homeless in the United States, with 91,897 homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (kits) in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance … and known offenders. The Executive Law, which was enacted in November 2016 and amended in February 2017, required all law enforcement agencies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism … As of June 2018, there were approximately 2,620,000 K–12 public school students enrolled in New York State’s 732 public schools. Nationally, 7 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… Commission (Commission) was monitoring and enforcing New York State rules and regulations designed to promote the … information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database; and ensure adherence to drug …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-follow