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DiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… and continued his prohibition of any further investments in them. On March 1, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, … announced the Fund would freeze all new investments in Russian companies and review the Fund’s current holdings … investments there and restricting any further investments in Russian companies.” Securities covered by the restriction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsAllocation, 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.pdfLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… schools submit, we found that staff are conducting very little to no analysis of the financial documents schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsTown of Orangetown – Overtime (2017M-48)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine overtime pay for the period January 1, 2015 through July 19, 2016. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $73 million. Key Findings The … of work schedules, time sheets and payroll summaries for two payroll periods disclosed discrepancies between these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-orangetown-overtime-2017m-48VendRep System Guide for Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts Users
… a specific vendor has certified a questionnaire Review contract data VendRep System Online Help contains the … vendor responsibility forms and associated vendor-specific contract data. Also can search contracts approved by the State Comptroller’s Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-office-state-comptroller-bureau-contracts-usersAccounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfEcoNews 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.pdfOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… ensure that all direct care staff were current with the training to be authorized to restrain youth. We reviewed training records for 162 employees involved in restraint … and found: 87 (54%) employees were not up to date with the training required to be authorized to restrain youth. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesSelected Aspects of Capital Program Project Management
… (MTA) – New York City Transit’s (Transit) Department of Capital Program Management (CPM) has a formal capital project management process that its employees … scope, time, quality, and budget to the satisfaction of stakeholders. The audit covered capital projects that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/selected-aspects-capital-program-project-managementOversight of Public Water Systems
… Water Act (SDWA). Under SDWA, the EPA sets national limits on contaminant levels – referred to as Maximum Contaminant … provided they are at least as stringent as the EPA’s. In New York, the Department oversees the delivery of drinking … to ensure that PWSs comply with State Public Health Law and State Sanitary Code (Code) requirements as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-public-water-systemsIntroduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… amount of resources into their information technology (IT) systems including, but not limited to, costs for … access, cybersecurity and personnel training. They rely on IT systems for storing and processing important financial and … unauthorized, inappropriate and wasteful use. Protecting IT assets is especially important given the ongoing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Wayne’s 2016 and 2017 CFRs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017. About the Program ARC Wayne is a not-for-profit … with the RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, ARC Wayne reported approximately $3 million in … it operated. Key Findings For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, we identified $20,988 in ineligible costs that ARC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/07/wayne-county-chapter-nysarc-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments Involving Fee-for-Service Claims for Recipients With Multiple Client Identification Numbers
… Objective To determine if improper Medicaid payments were made on … with multiple Client Identification Numbers (CINs) where at least one CIN was enrolled in fee-for-service. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2019. About the Program The Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-involving-fee-service-claims-recipientsOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… Medicare is the primary claims payer - and Medicaid, as a secondary payer, pays the individual's Medicare deductibles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsAssessment 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.pdfDepartment of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether: (i) … Insurance (UI) benefit payments approved by the Department of Labor (Department) were appropriate; and (ii) the … current and prior year data analytics. Background As part of our Office’s audit of the Department’s UI program, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017Oversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… determine the extent of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Registration, … new drugs, and to study cellular functions. Additionally, in various industrial applications, radioactive materials can … and regulation of radiation and radioactive materials in New York State, outside of New York City. To fulfill these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andTown of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… 6, 2015. Background The Town of Middlefield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109Oversight of Homeless Shelters
… of other unacceptable living conditions, including trash piles stored in a children’s play area; holes in walls, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/12/oversight-homeless-sheltersAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… for auditing claims may increase the effectiveness of this key control because a claims auditing official would be performing this function as one of his or her primary (or sole) responsibilities. Providing … activity mitigates risks associated with the expenditure of public money. Although boards are not required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditor