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Appointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… would be beneficial for your locality. Several sections of law (see Appendix A) specifically authorize the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorRecord of Activities Template – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Click to download the ROA Template (you must have Microsoft Word* on your computer to use the template). Follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/record-activities-templateEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… has reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings opportunities. Our audit covered the period … the associated costs, because there was no central source for this information. Key Finding OGS has made progress in … of 14, liquidation of 9, square footage reduction for 3, and no changes in the remaining 3. Three other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… 24, 2019 through August 29, 2019. About the Program NFTA is a New York State public benefit corporation responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyOversight of Industrial Hemp
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program … To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsOversight of Homeless Shelters
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately … 2019. About the Program According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2018 Annual Homeless … , New York State has the second largest population of homeless in the United States, with 91,897 homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersOversight of Drug Disposal
… environmentally sound disposal options, such as approved drug take-back programs, are available. Since 2008, the … is regulated at the federal level primarily by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and at the State level by the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/15/oversight-drug-disposalII.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… statements on three bases of accounting: cash, modified accrual and accrual. Financial statements prepared in accordance with … that revenues and expenditures be recorded on the modified accrual basis for the governmental funds (those through which … statements on three bases of accounting cash modified accrual and accrual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accountingManagement of Internal Controls
… laws, rules and regulations. Background FRMC is a private, not-for-profit real estate holding corporation. Its … its creation in 1993, about $14 billion of public and private investment has been made in facilities and programs … auditor to help ensure that future regulatory reporting requirements would be in full compliance. While the FRMC had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsMonitoring of Construction Management
… Objectives To determine if the Office of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet the terms and requirements, and if the … To determine if the Office of General Services is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementDisposal of Electronic Devices
… One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic devices. This policy also requires … Agencies are required to remove all information prior to disposal and, if sending them to OGS, to certify in writing … University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… on leave approximated $6.7 million. Such documentation is important to ensure that the benefits of this taxpayer … and complete database of all CUNY fellowship leaves is maintained. Ensure that instructors granted fellowship …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… Purpose To determine if electronic devices being surplused by the … also whether the Department had developed formal processes to minimize the risk of unauthorized disclosure of such … such equipment. The audit covers the period June 1, 2012 to October 10, 2012. Background Office of Cyber Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesOversight of Shelter Placements
… New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is the primary agency responsible for providing transitional housing … behavioral health assessment, as needed. The screening results are entered into DHS’ electronic case management … of clients in specialized shelters based on assessment results, diagnoses, and other factors. DHS does not fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsInvestment of Retirement Funds
… Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Investment of Retirement Funds – S.9051 (Jackson) – Permits investment of retirement funds in mortgages guaranteed by New York state … Permits investment of retirement funds in mortgages guaranteed by New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-retirement-fundsOversight of Kendra’s Law
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted … receive their court-ordered treatment. Our audit covered the period from April 2019 to September 2023. About the … To determine whether the Office of Mental Health OMH is effectively monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawExamination of Sealed Records
… sealed records by the New York State Comptroller. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/examination-sealed-recordsNotice of Reserve Funds
… Signed into law on December 31, 2016 as Chapter 514 of the Laws of 2016 – A.7675 (Buchwald) / S.5795 (Marcellino) – To … school district fiscal operations by requiring publication of reserve funds and reserves funded by resolution Memo Bill … school district fiscal operations by requiring publication of reserve funds and reserves funded by resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-reserve-fundsRefunding of State Bonds
… the purposes of redeeming or refunding state bonds. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/refunding-state-bonds