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Preserving and Expanding Affordable Housing Opportunities, December 2014
A Summary of Recent Audits and a Report on Selected Affordable Housing Programs in New York City and New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-preserving-affordability-2014.pdfTuition Assistance Program: Schools Can Avoid Disallowances by Ensuring Eligibility
In 2010‐2011, New York State spent $869 million on the Tuition Assistance Program, which provided aid to 309,540 students.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/highered-tuition-assistance-program-2012.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2015-2016, May 2016
In the 2015-2016 fiscal year, State agencies paid interest totaling $1,462,835, representing a decrease of $62,277 from the prior year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2015-16.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2014-2015, May 2015
In the 2014-2015 fiscal year, State agencies paid interest totaling $1,525,112 representing a decrease of $189,713 from the prior year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2014-15.pdfImpact of the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ on New York State, December 2012
Absent Congressional action, significant revisions to federal tax and spending policies are scheduled to take effect in January 2013.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-fiscal-cliff-2012.pdfUneven Progress: Upstate Employment Trends Since the Great Recession, August 2016
Seven years into the current economic expansion, employment trends both nationwide and in New York State show a mixed picture.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-employment-2016.pdfRequest Direct Deposit Delete Reversal - Job Aid
PayServ 9.2 is using the new online forms feature available in PeopleSoft for the request a Direct Deposit Delete/Reversal process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/request-direct-deposit-delete-reversal.pdfEnvironmental Facilities Corporation: An Overview of Major Water Quality Improvement Programs
New York State is fortunate to have an abundance of natural resources, including water. At the same time, aging infrastructure and a long history of underinvestment in water system maintenance have resulted in a significant backlog of water quality improvement projects needed to protect the waters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/environmental-facilities-corporation-report.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27)
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (2023-S-27) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23s27-response.pdfCybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2
This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-risk-mitigation-101624.pdfProtection 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)
… Complaints (Report 2013-S-72 ). Background Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) consists of all the State’s housing and community renewal agencies, including the Division of Housing … Yorkers, as well as afford owners an adequate return on investment while protecting tenants from unlawful rent …
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)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community … form for one of these accounts, which was opened in May 2014. Additionally, we identified two accounts, for … on CUNY Central’s list. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which increase the risk …
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)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Preferred Source Contracting … and oversight of NYSID and for ensuring NYSID is in compliance with all applicable regulations. Our original … little assurance that NYSID was awarding contracts in a manner that best meets the purpose of the program as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/09/preferred-source-contracting-followCapital Program Revenue and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Saratoga Race Course. In 2011, Resorts World New York City Casino (Resorts) opened adjacent to Aqueduct Racetrack. … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/capital-program-revenue-and-expenses-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1675
… 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 Security … Officers must reconcile Social Security Numbers and names in PayServ with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1675-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedInappropriate Payments Related to Procedure Modifiers (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Inappropriate Payments Related … as evaluation and management (E/M) services, are included in Medicaid’s payment for the procedure. E/M services … services during the global surgery period, which resulted in Medicaid overpayments totaling about $2.6 million. 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
… Legislative Session 2019-2020: S.6464 (Stavisky) – To bring the NYS College Choice tuition savings program (NY 529) and the NY Achieving a Better Life Experience savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standard-nys-college-choice-and-ny-able-programs