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Impact of the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ on New York State, December 2012
Absent Congressional action, significant revisions to federal tax and spending policies are scheduled to take effect in January 2013.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-fiscal-cliff-2012.pdfUneven Progress: Upstate Employment Trends Since the Great Recession, August 2016
Seven years into the current economic expansion, employment trends both nationwide and in New York State show a mixed picture.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-employment-2016.pdfRequest Direct Deposit Delete Reversal - Job Aid
PayServ 9.2 is using the new online forms feature available in PeopleSoft for the request a Direct Deposit Delete/Reversal process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/request-direct-deposit-delete-reversal.pdfEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27-response.pdfCybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2
This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-risk-mitigation-101624.pdfProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Protection of Child Performers 2016S70
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followAdministration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the four recommendations in our initial audit report, Administration of Tenant … maintenance of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State. The Division’s Office of Rent … regarding the nearly 1 million regulated apartments in the State. According to available records, for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community … form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. Additionally, we identified two accounts, for … on CUNY Central’s list. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned … eligible veteran-owned businesses to play a greater role in the State’s economy by increasing their participation in State government contracting opportunities. To qualify as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-followPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Preferred Source Contracting … and oversight of NYSID and for ensuring NYSID is in compliance with all applicable regulations. Our original … little assurance that NYSID was awarding contracts in a manner that best meets the purpose of the program as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Capital Program Revenue and … Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New York City Casino (Resorts) opened … expenses, operational support, and enhanced purses. In 2012, a temporary, State-controlled Reorganization Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1675
… employees’ Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration … appear on the Control-D Report NPAY752 (Social Security Number Verification Report Effective Date(s) Immediately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1675-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Inappropriate Payments Related … as evaluation and management (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services … services during the global surgery period, which resulted in Medicaid overpayments totaling about $2.6 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/31/inappropriate-payments-related-procedure-modifiers-followInvestment Standard for NYS College Choice and NY ABLE Programs
… a Better Life Experience savings account program (NY ABLE) in line with investment standards of other states' programs … Status … To bring the NY 529 and NY ABLE savings programs in line with investment standards of other states programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programsOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Weights and … on labels; and gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles to ensure quality standards are met and … procedures, and guidelines to ensure uniformity in the conduct of the inspections and the enforcement of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs-followMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2018 Through September 30, 2018
… were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the … 2018, eMedNY processed over 154 million claims, resulting in payments to providers of more than $35 billion. The claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2018-through-september-30-2018Wall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… Wall Street’s profits of $8.7 billion in the first half of 2014 were 13 percent lower than the same period last year. … that full year profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms (the traditional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelState Agencies Bulletin No. 1523
… To continue the partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ … with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a penalty of $260 per infraction for every information return that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1523-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported