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Purchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (2017-N-5) 90-Day Response
To determine whether Linden Plaza was procuring goods, supplies, and services at competitive prices and in accordance with applicable requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17n5-response.pdfJoint Statement on Defending Fundamental Shareowner Rights
The ability of shareowners to file shareholder proposals is a fundamental investor right first established by the federal government in 1942.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/joint-statement-on-shareowner-rights.pdfManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up) (2014-F-18)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial report, Management of Energy Consumption (2011-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14f18_1.pdfProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-24)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f24.pdfProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up) (2018-F-24) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f24-response.pdfEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy Report
We consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in our investment process because they can influence both risks and returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/esg-strategy-report.pdfCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… and postoperative periods, commonly known as the global surgery period. All routine services related to the surgery, such as evaluation and management (E/M) services, … to the original procedure that occur during the global surgery period may be reported, and reimbursed, by adding 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
To bring the NY 529 and NY ABLE savings programs in line with investment standards of other states programs throughout the country
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programsOversight of Weights and Measures Programs (Follow-Up)
… indicated on labels; and gasoline and diesel fuels sold for use in motor vehicles to ensure quality standards are met … The Department uses several databases to collect data for monitoring and tracking purposes, including to review … and inform municipalities of certain quality failures for follow-up. Our initial report, issued on December 1, …
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
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … third-party health insurance (TPHI); $6.1 million was paid for an inpatient claim that contained an inaccurate …
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
… period last year. This suggests that full year profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange … highest paid major industry in New York City. The average salary (including bonuses) has held relatively steady for the … This is more than five times higher than the average salary in the rest of the city’s private sector; The industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelProtection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… the Child Performers Unit (Unit) is responsible for monitoring compliance with Part 186 of the New York … system (System) and comprehensive permit requirements for child performers and certification of employers. System … created a sound and effective system of internal controls for the Unit, and did not have the necessary controls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followAdministration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations in our initial … of Housing and Community Renewal (Division), which is responsible for the development, supervision, and … (Office), the subject of this follow-up audit, is responsible for administering New York State’s rent laws. …
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)
… 23 bank accounts that CUNY Central officials identified for BMCC, seven required such a notification. CUNY Central did not have the required notification form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. Additionally, we identified two accounts, for the BMCC Foundation, that were not on CUNY Central’s …
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)
… not yet developed a written, comprehensive statewide plan for implementing the Program that includes progressive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-followPreferred Source Contracting (Follow-Up)
… grants “preferred source” status to Corcraft and not-for-profit organizations that serve and employ the blind, … Program is to advance social and economic opportunities for these groups. The Office of General Services (OGS) is the State’s central procurement agency and is responsible for approving pricing for preferred source contracts over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to NYRA for capital expenses, operational support, and enhanced … 2017, and control of NYRA was returned to a private not-for-profit organization. For the period January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, NYRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1675
… Purpose To continue the partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1675-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reported