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Examination of Penalties and Interest Payments
The objective of our examination was to determine the extent to which NYSIF was penalized by the Workers Compensation Board WCB for late payment of medical a
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-paymentsExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
… We examined select subcontractor expenses the Department of Health (Department) made to Island Peer Review Organization (IPRO) under contract … agreements. Background The Department entered into a $79 million contract with IPRO to provide services related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether NYDOL properly assessed penalties in … that resulted from claimants’ willful misrepresentations to obtain benefits. Background UI benefits are temporary … willful when claimants knowingly misrepresent information to obtain UI benefits. New York State Labor Law § 594 and 42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… Program Coordinator. Based on our audit, the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (Commission) found the Downstate employee violated New York State Public Officers Law § 73(5)(a). In settlement of the … Ensure employees understand and comply with New York State Public Officers Law (POL) § 73(5)(a) and Downstate’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… weights and measures to ensure consumer confidence in products purchased in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 … charged with ensuring measurement accuracy and uniformity in commerce to help ensure that consumers get what they pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsVillage of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
… obtained. Key Recommendations Seek the necessary number of quotes as required by the purchasing policy. Retain evidence of quotes or Village officials’ attempts to obtain quotes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158Town 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-85Leaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… A member’s service credit only accumulates for any period of time you receive earnings, therefore no service credit is given for the following: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, … Leave Act. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/leaves-absence-and-service-creditDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-9
… require them to change their normal working hours to a shift, any part of which falls between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. on a regularly scheduled basis, shall … page as follows: Earnings Begin Date: 11/16/06 Earnings End Date: Same as Begin Date Earn Code: SHL Unit: 1 Payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-9-2006-shift-lump-sum-payment-winter-maintenance-seasonOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… and teacher safety. Since 2000, New York State schools have been required to develop and regularly review school … requirements for school safety planning and, consequently, does not have assurance that the requirements are being met. We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsCommon Attributes of Successful Emerging Managers
… to forming a successful Emerging Manager Strategy: Years of team’s operating experience Years of team’s prior institutional asset manager experience Tenure of the leadership team investing and operating together …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/common-attributes-successful-emerging-managersCity of Cohoes – Purchasing (2014M-192)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the City’s purchasing process for … 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Background The City of Cohoes is located in Albany County and has approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-cohoes-purchasing-2014m-192Village of Malverne – Procurement (2017M-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s procurement process … 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. Background The Village of Malverne is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-malverne-procurement-2017m-16Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… The audit covered the period January 2017 to January 2023 for the Department and April 2019 to November 2022 for DHSES. About the Program The Department is responsible for overseeing the delivery of drinking water to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plansVillage of Tivoli – Procurement (2015M-79)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/10/village-tivoli-procurement-2015m-79Village of Shortsville – Board Oversight (2015M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial operations and financial condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-shortsville-board-oversight-2015m-5Village of Canajoharie – Procurement (2015M-36)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s procurement practices for the period … procurement policy. Village officials and employees failed to obtain quotes in accordance with the Village’s procurement … procurement policy and competitive bid laws are adhered to when purchasing goods or entering public works contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/15/village-canajoharie-procurement-2015m-36Selected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… not have received a grant. The procedures also stated the number of payroll periods required to be documented; however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… $229,000 in fees under the contract with DASNY that could have been avoided if it had used a term contract. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Report 2020-S-9 ). About the Program New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-follow