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Oversight of Homeless Shelters
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) … applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Our audit covered the period from July 1, 2016 through July 2, 2019. About the Program According to the U.S. Department of Housing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (kits) in compliance … with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual Offense Evidence Kits (Executive Law). This audit … evidence during the physical exam of an alleged victim of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsOversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… to factors such as poor school performance, bullying, and unwelcoming school climates, increase students’ risk for … have collected and reported attendance data using average daily attendance (ADA), which measures the average number of … of Accountability; and Conducting monthly meetings and weekly calls with Regional Information Centers to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … included in our initial audit report Equine Health and Safety ( 2017-S-77 ) . About the Program Our initial audit … enforcing New York State rules and regulations designed to promote the health and safety of equines at New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followProblem Gambling Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Problem Gambling Treatment … study to identify the number or location of individuals in need of such services. As such, our audit was unable to … where they were needed most. The two recommendations in our initial audit report addressed the need for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/problem-gambling-treatment-program-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1838
… agencies that position pools and/or chartfield strings in PayServ may require updates for lapsing. Affected … Agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2020 are affected. Background Appropriations allocated to … related to SFS should be directed to: http://www.sfs.ny.gov Questions related to lapsing appropriations should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1838-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs (Follow-Up)
… of non-residential and residential domestic violence (DV) programs. OCFS’ Division of Child Welfare and Community … which is tasked with the licensing and oversight of DV programs in the State. Central Office oversees six … OCFS Central Office did not maintain adequate oversight of DV residences. OCFS officials placed constraints on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/25/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs-followNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… 2019, with an estimated value of $225.9 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “A strong upswing in the markets to close out 2019 boosted the Fund’s returns in its third … reporting in 2009 as part of his ongoing efforts to increase accountability and transparency. Quarterly rates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… report, Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Report 2016-N-3 ). About the Program … Code) and adequately addressed noise complaints related to construction in New York City. The audit period was January … June 30, 2016. The audit identified a total of 90,861 construction noise complaints were called in to New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followVacancies at the Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Vacancies at the Clinton … Clinton Towers Mitchell-Lama development were being rented in a timely manner. The audit period was January 1, 2012 … 31, 2017. The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/vacancies-clinton-towers-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followFacility Planning Bureau Project Review (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Facility Planning Bureau Project Review 2018S2
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/05/facility-planning-bureau-project-review-followAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles ( 2018-S-42 ). Background The New … developmental disabilities. It provides services directly and through a network of approximately 600 not-for-profit … Disabilities State Operations Offices administer and oversee State operations for OPWDD, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/accountability-and-surplussing-vehicles-followHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … Practices (Report 2018-S-57 ). About the Program A part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system since 1950, … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followUnitedHealthcare – Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Out-of-Network Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation and Management Services (Report 2017-S-34 ). About … the medical/surgical portion of the Empire Plan. Evaluation and Management (E/M) billing codes are divided … audit report OutofNetwork Providers Upcoding Selected Evaluation an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/unitedhealthcare-out-network-providers-upcoding-selected-evaluation-and-management-servicesCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… one was implemented, three were partially implemented, and three were not implemented. Key Recommendation Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1797
… The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2020 maximum salary limit for members of ORP in Tiers 1 through 5. Background In accordance with Section … and 408 (k) (6) (D) (ii) will increase to $285,000 for the 2020 calendar year. Affected Employees Employee who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1797-maximum-salary-limit-optional-retirement-plan-orp-retirement-tiers-1Lockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… totaling $238,000. Officials did not obtain the required number of written quotes for three purchases totaling … when using the “piggybacking” exception to competitive bidding to ensure the District awards the contract in a … to solicit professional services. Obtain the required number of written quotes as required by the District’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Selected Performance Measures (Follow-Up)
… the Program The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New … State Legislature in 1965. There are six agencies of the MTA: Bridges and Tunnels, MTA Construction and Development, Metro-North Railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/selected-performance-measures-followMembership and Enrollment – Membership and Enrollment
… in retirement Its important to understand how membership and enrollment works …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollmentCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… shortfalls based on revenue estimates for sales and use tax. Budgeted overtime funding for firefighters ($1.2 … have exhausted at least 92.2 percent of its Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL). If the adopted levy increases to above 100 … and amend as necessary. Pass a resolution to raise water rates prior to the adoption of the budget, or lower the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12