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Outstanding Violations (Follow-Up)
… up to determine if the problems had been corrected. We concluded that these delays placed the public at risk. We further found that when inspections did take place, almost half of the time (47 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/15/outstanding-violations-followSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… system. As of October 2010, there was a backlog of over $1.1 billion in improvements that needed to be made. In some … to make repairs, but in others had either opted to cordon off certain areas to prevent public access, or in the most … or completed 204 projects with total costs over $221 million using New York Works funds. However, additional work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followProcurement and Contracting Practices (Follow-Up)
… whether the procurement and contracting practices of the New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/procurement-and-contracting-practices-followState Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-followManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … OCFS has developed and implemented a centralized plan to reduce energy consumption. OCFS now retains energy usage … Compliance With Executive Order 111 Requirements to Purchase Power From Renewable Sources (2008-S-74) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… and nonoccupational disabilities and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided … and assessing these costs on participating insurance carriers, self-insurers, and self-insured political … made minor calculation errors in the fiscal year 2011-12 assessment, resulting in a net understatement of $144,592 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Access-A-Ride Accident Claims
… Purpose To determine whether the number of accidents involving vehicles providing services to … to immediately notify the Paratransit Division of any accidents/incidents and provide a written report within 24 … Bureau (CSB). CSB handles claims that result from the accidents. The 14 carriers are covered for personal injury …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/24/access-ride-accident-claimsMedicaid Program – Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims
… Medicaid overpaid Ambulatory Patient Groups claims because of deficiencies in the claims processing and payment system. The audit … program reimburses outpatient services through the use of the Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) payment methodology. … overpaid Ambulatory Patient Groups APG claims because of deficiencies in the claims processing and payment system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/medicaid-program-multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claimsReporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Reporting of Billboard Income ( 2011-N-2 ). Background Our initial … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followMitchell-Lama Vacancies (Follow-Up)
… cooperative developments with approximately 47,000 total apartments. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be desirable … consequently, the waiting lists for many of these apartments can be quite lengthy. To ensure efficient turnover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/mitchell-lama-vacancies-followWindows Domain Administration and Management
… of the State. ITS operates data centers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to support statewide mission-critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/31/windows-domain-administration-and-managementReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… Estate Portfolio ( 2013-S-23 ). Background The New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) mission is to “provide clean, … management plan for property affected by the hydroelectric plant. Any decisions that could impact the land management … review. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest New York Power Authority: Selected Management and Operations Practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
… DHCR is several years behind in generating the match between tenants’ self-reported information and their … At the time of our review in 2017, DHCR’s most recent match was for 2012. Further, the Private Housing Finance Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-followSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… Authority’s New York City Transit (NYCT) performed signal maintenance, inspections, and testing in compliance … for maintenance purposes. As of February 22, 2017, the signal system included 44,536 signal devices divided among 122 section locations. NYCT … Transportation Authoritys New York City Transit performed signal maintenance inspections and testing in compliance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… The 80/20 Housing Program ( 2015-S-83 ). Background Homes and Community Renewal is an umbrella entity consisting … provides income tax credits, and municipalities provide real estate tax abatements, as incentives to developers. In New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followElevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million … the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is responsible for inspecting and testing its elevators. Annual inspections … inspections and found violations were missed or overlooked for 11 of the 12 sampled elevators. When we reviewed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-375
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the dues structure for employees represented by UUP. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a change in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-375-united-university-professions-uup-change-dues-structureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2355
… of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools in PayServ may require updates for SFS lapsing Affected … affected. Background: Certain chart of accounts strings in SFS that are attached to position pools in PayServ will be lapsing and will no longer be available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2355-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-09152025-09302025-lapse-datesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2252
… may require updates for SFS lapsing. Affected Employees: All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on September … Actions: The attachment below contains a spreadsheet of all current position pools that are associated with a chart … make the necessary changes. OSC Payroll will also update all pools that contain chartfield strings due to lapse to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2252-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-9132024-9272024-lapse-datesHigher Education – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… any remaining tuition expenses at SUNY or CUNY after other federal and state grants and scholarships have been applied. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/higher-education