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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-programsEnforcement 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-provisionsExamination 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-pmaExamination 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-paymentsExamination 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-organizationExamination 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-overpaymentsExamination 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-llcOversight 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-programsVillage 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-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
… of absence; or Unpaid leave taken under the federal Family and Medical 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
… 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-seasonOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements
… Department (Department) is monitoring schools, districts, and other programs to ensure they are complying with legislation and regulations governing school safety planning. The audit covers the period September 1, … and submit them to law enforcement agencies and to provide training on those plans to staff. Key Findings Overall, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/08/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirementsCommon Attributes of Successful Emerging Managers
… 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 Private …
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)
… Village officials did not enforce the procurement policy requirement for documented verbal or written quotes before … that all employees comply with the procurement policy requirement for the use of requisitions/POs prior to ordering … the procurement process comply with the procurement policy requirement for the use of verbal and written quotes. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-malverne-procurement-2017m-16Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… and other natural and man-made disasters and to develop strategies that may be used to protect the infrastructure …
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 … through July 7, 2014. Background The Village of Tivoli is located in the Town of Red Hook, Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately 1,100. The Village is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. …
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 … of Shortsville is located in the Town of Manchester, Ontario County, and has a population of approximately 1,440. …
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 … 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. Background The Village of Canajoharie is located in the Town of Canajoharie in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/06/15/village-canajoharie-procurement-2015m-36