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Oversight of the STEM Incentive Program

… to work in a STEM field in the State for five years after graduation. During the scope of our audit, recipients could … maintaining residency in the State for five years after graduation. Recipients who fail to meet Program requirements …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-program

Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste

… SUNY maintains a central administrative office in Albany. For fiscal year 2015-16, SUNY had a budget of $13 billion, … resource to provide tools, training, and communication for the campuses on best practices and compliance issues, … as well as local, State, and federal regulations for environmental management and occupational safety and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-waste

Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention

… May 2, 2017 and all temporary nurses as of August 1, 2017. Background Health and Hospitals is a public benefit … care hospitals, 6 diagnostics and treatment centers, and 5 nursing homes, as well as more than 70 community-based … no evidence that Health and Hospitals reviewed background check documentation, as required. Performance evaluations …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/16/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retention

Oversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program

… the per-acre AAV for soil groups, aquaculture, and farm woodland. Local assessors determine whether land is … of Taxation and Finance: 2015 Property Tax Freeze Credit Report … To determine if the Department of Taxation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/02/oversight-agricultural-assessment-program

Oversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs

… adequate oversight of residential programs for victims of domestic violence to ensure these programs are operating in compliance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programs

Enforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions

… are being properly assessed at Mitchell-Lama housing developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s … families. A total of 269 State-supervised Mitchell-Lama developments with over 105,000 apartments were built under …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions

Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)

PMA claimed it saved Downstate $138 million during the period December 1 2012 through November 30 2014 through a Restructuring Action Plan RAP under contrac

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pma

Examination of Penalties and Interest Payments

… the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for late payment of medical and compensation claims. Background The Workers’ Compensation Law (Law) authorizes medical providers and injured workers to report late medical and compensation payments to the WCB when insurance carriers exceed the time limits established in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-payments

Examination of Island Peer Review Organization

… We examined select subcontractor expenses the Department of Health (Department) made to Island Peer Review … in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine whether … by the Comptroller’s Office pursuant to Section 365-l of the Social Services Law. IPRO entered into subcontractor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organization

Examination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments

… was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment … An overpayment occurs when a claimant receives benefits in excess of the amount entitled. Overpayments are considered … 503 require that at the time the State establishes (e.g., makes a final determination) that a claimant has received an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpayments

Examination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC

… Purpose We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, … Center (Downstate). Our objective was to determine whether the bonuses were appropriate and in compliance with the … violated New York State Public Officers Law § 73(5)(a). In settlement of the violation, the Downstate employee paid the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llc

Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)

… Town may realize cost savings by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key … State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and services not subject to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134

City of Yonkers – Payroll (2017M-212)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials … 1, 2015 through February 14, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately 200,800. The City is governed by an elected …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/02/city-yonkers-payroll-2017m-212

DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget

… a high-pressure year for the state budget. Decisions made in Washington pose a real risk to New York's finances. Cuts … questions over state tax revenues and billions of dollars in out-year gaps pose significant threats," DiNapoli said. … challenges, transparency, accountability and oversight in the use of public dollars are more important than ever." …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budget

Oversight of Weights and Measures Programs

… consumers get what they pay for and that competition is fair. Department regulations specify that all commercial … the municipalities’ and Department’s ability to ensure fair competition and provide producer and consumer confidence … of Interest Department of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring (2013-S-27) Department of Agriculture …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programs

Village of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)

… Determine whether the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in … … Determine whether the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158

Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)

… Clerk did not maintain a complete and up-to-date record of the Board’s meetings. The Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims. Key Recommendations The Supervisor should maintain … The Board should conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85

Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-9

… Operational Services Unit Agreement, employees assigned to winter maintenance shifts which require them to change their … not receive Inconvenience Pay for the same period of their winter maintenance shift. Agency Actions The agency must …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-9-2006-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-season

Selected Aspects of Subway Station Safety

… and revenue related issues, and must be made safe or repaired within 24 hours; ‘B’ defects – Any ‘A’ defects that … to the Office of Station Signage immediately. This can be done in one of three ways: station signage web portal, … properly. Key Recommendations Revisit the subway stations where auditors identified the defects, determine the current …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety

Performance of the Excelsior Jobs Program

… investments in their formal agreement before receiving tax credits. The audit covers from July 1, 2010 through September … in Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2010, provides refundable tax credits to firms in targeted industries. To receive the credits, over a 10-year period, the firms must create and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-program