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Oversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Homeless Shelters … to county Departments of Social Services (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. Through its Bureau of … and ensuring they meet certain standards, as established in New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. In contrast, it has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followExamination of Procurement Card Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the Office for … State Finance Law requirements and guidance on the use of Procurement Cards (PCards) when purchasing $1.6 million in … over $50,000 in amount must be approved by the Office of the State Comptroller. State Finance Law §163 requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-paymentsExamination of Official Station Designation
… travel rules and regulations, travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is … 2013 and 2014 for the employee to commute between his residence and the alternate work location. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationOversight of Private Career Schools
… Purpose To determine whether the State Education Department's … The New York State Education Law (Law) requires the Bureau to oversee and monitor non-degree granting private career … in New York State. The intent of these career schools is to provide graduates with technical and other skills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/07/oversight-private-career-schoolsLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… whether the State Board of Elections provided Local Election Boards with sufficient guidance to ensure that paper … New York City Board and the County Boards as the “Local Election Boards.” The New York State Board of Elections … in the State and providing oversight to the Local Election Boards. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… in compliance with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act). This audit covers the period … 1, 2013 through July 7, 2015. Background The Department’s Division of Materials Management (Division) is responsible … electronic equipment to register with the Department, pay a one-time registration fee of $5,000, and then annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… Purpose To determine whether surcharges are being appropriately … preservation and development agency. Its mission is to make strategic investments that will improve and … stock. The Mitchell-Lama program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsSelected Aspects of Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether travel expenses incurred by the Metropolitan Transportation … Board approved an All Agency Policy Directive entitled “Travel and Business Expense” (travel policy directive) which states that “MTA Headquarters … To determine whether travel expenses incurred by the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/18/selected-aspects-travel-expensesManagement of Energy Consumption (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … OCFS has developed and implemented a centralized plan to reduce energy consumption. OCFS now retains energy usage … Compliance With Executive Order 111 Requirements to Purchase Power From Renewable Sources (2008-S-74) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/management-energy-consumption-followReview of Travel Card Expenses
… (Director) were appropriate and made in accordance with New York State travel rules and regulations. Background According … to claim reimbursement for mileage she never traveled, and failing to provide documentation to support questionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… response to the Sandy disaster, DHSES paid $1.17 million for 1,000 portable Pelican LED lights, 1,000 portable heaters, and 811 generators to ensure polling stations were operational on Election Day. After the … this equipment to additional locations (e.g., firehouses) for other Sandy relief efforts. Key Findings We found DHSES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… the DOL UI Benefit Overpayment File to the New York State Payroll File to identify newly hired New York State employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… To accomplish our examination objectives, we selected for audit benefit payment requests and payments based on … newly hired New York State employees who owed DOL money for outstanding benefit overpayments. The results contained … from newly hired New York State employees who owe DOL for UI overpayments made in prior years, and $179,236 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether Downstate conducted an appropriate … agreement with Growe for healthcare IT services to implement MU and ICD-10 at Downstate. In April 2014, … nor the contract SUNY let under Part Q were subject to our Office’s pre-audit and approval. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s … RIOC was created by the New York State Legislature in 1984 to take responsibility, pursuant to a General Development Plan (GDP), for the development and … To determine whether Roosevelt Island Operating Corporations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Accuracy of Reported Cost Savings
… activities with various State agencies as well as Federal and local law enforcement agencies. These activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/11/accuracy-reported-cost-savingsProcessing of Paper Tax Returns
… To determine whether the deliverables of the contract with New York State Industries for the Disabled (NYSID)/SourceHOV … To determine whether the deliverables of the contract with New York State Industries for the Disabled NYSIDSourceHOV …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsManagement of Cash and Investments
… members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate. The MTA includes seven constituent agencies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/management-cash-and-investmentsSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… million of grant monies. MTA did not follow procedures by failing to notify the MTA Board when two contracts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… required. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest Battery Park City Authority: Selected Aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending