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Examination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… we sought to determine if the Division of Homeland and Security Services (DHSES) conducted appropriate procurements, paid appropriate prices, and received the quality and quantity of lights, heaters and generators it procured …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded – Options for People Through Services Program
… Purpose To determine whether payments made by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to the Association for the Advancement of Blind and Retarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/26/association-advancement-blind-and-retarded-options-people-through-services-programVillage of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to properly manage Village finances. Key Findings The … and the Board lacked the financial information necessary to properly monitor and manage Village finances. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28PSCH, Inc.
… OMH properly reimbursed PSCH according to the terms and conditions of the contract. We examined $1.6 million in … OMH entered into a contract with PSCH to provide services and housing to persons with mental disabilities and substance abuse. Contract C007377 is a net deficit-funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/19/psch-incMilitary Service Credit
… cases buying military service credit will increase your pension. You can receive credit whether your military service … cases, buying military service credit will increase your pension, but there are exceptions. For example, certain … the 20 years. Most members can use our Benefit Projection Calculator to estimate their retirement benefit. Try …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditCancer Service Network, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether contract payments the Department of … DOH and was paid $397,325. This overbilling included: (i) $73,568 for at least 1,903 hours that he did not work, (ii) $192,892 for 4,732 hours he claims to have worked but could not provide documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/24/cancer-service-network-incExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… outstanding premiums through SWOP; however, it has taken steps to participate in the program. For example, NYSIF … requirements. Key Recommendations Continue taking steps to participate in SWOP. Consider system enhancements to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsReview of Collecto, Inc
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made by the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Downstate) to Collecto, Inc. (Collecto) under contract TQ00030 were … charges where the contract did not include clear language to determine the proper commission for small-balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are legally separate public entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public … by the authorities and have not been verified by the Office of the State Comptroller. As required by Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesOversight of Direct Placement of Children
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-286
… processing of the Judicial Longevity Payment (JLP) and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Employees Association (CSEA – BU 87), which provides for a longevity lump sum payment based upon total number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-286-april-2020-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-judicialSteuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… or rehabilitated. While the County does not have a written plan in place, it has implemented practices that have served … and repair expenditures by bridge. Establish a written plan for bridge maintenance and replacement. … The purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Oversight of Construction Management Contracts
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic … is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet contract terms and requirements. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… are affected. Background Section 102 of the State Finance Law and Section 1315 of the Abandoned Property Law clarifies … uncashed check is an indicator that the check was issued in error. These checks need to be reversed to properly update … and adjust taxes. Additionally, if a check that was issued in error is not reversed within one year, it will become …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksSeneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District … did not always use a competitive process to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District … we reviewed that were subject to competitive bidding and quote thresholds lacked competition or documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201VII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Appropriated Loan Receivables (ALRs) result when State money is … and revenue can be tracked via the NYAR0473 –Appropriated Loan Receivables report. To run the NYAR0473, navigate to … to OSC BOC for approval. OSC BOC will assign a contract number with a prefix of “F” indicating that repayment to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesX.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… The purpose of this chapter is to provide the procedures and guidance that Business Units need to register vendors and customers with New York State. VENDOR … Statewide Vendor File is a centralized repository designed to maintain timely and reliable information on all vendors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewManagement of Internal Controls
… if the Board of Directors of the Fuller Road Management Corporation (FRMC) promoted internal controls that helped to ensure an ethical business climate and compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… Objective To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services … overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and regulations. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthTown of Friendship – Water Accountability (2013M-281)
… by an elected Town Board composed of a Town Supervisor and four council members. Budgeted water fund appropriations … Works Superintendent has taken adequate steps to identify and reduce the amount of water loss within the Town’s system. … the amount of water produced with the amount billed for, and were not aware of the extent of water loss until we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/17/town-friendship-water-accountability-2013m-281