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Efficiency of Warehouse Space
… The audit objective was to determine if the Office of General Services (OGS) has reviewed the warehouse space … and implementing cost-savings measures. As part of these efforts, the Warehouse Consolidation Initiative … to achieve cost savings through the consolidation of warehouse space used by State agencies. At the start of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceManagement of Energy Consumption
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) officials have been … not effectively managing their energy consumption and, as of March 31, 2010, have not achieved the reduction goals set … can be measured accurately. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Office of Mental Health: Compliance With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… the instructional staff employed by the City University of New York (CUNY) who are granted fellowship leaves … perform research in the recipient's respective field of study, or conduct creative works in literature or the … recipients are required to submit written summaries of their activities within 30 days of completion of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… if electronic devices being surplused by the Department of State had been permanently cleaned of all personal, private and sensitive information, and also … had developed formal processes to minimize the risk of unauthorized disclosure of such information when disposing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesXII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Overview Section 110 of New York State Finance Law requires the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission to … Other individuals may also approve vouchers if the head of the agency (or designee) has granted that authority by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersII.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The State prepares financial statements on three bases of accounting: cash, modified accrual and accrual. Financial … functions are financed). Under GAAP, the accrual basis of accounting shall be used for the government-wide financial … funds, component units and fiduciary funds. The cash basis of accounting is used for budgetary purposes. For additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accountingDisposal of Electronic Devices
… electronic devices being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany (University at Albany) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, private and sensitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesDisposition of Farm Assets
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Department) appropriately disposed of the assets associated with its closed farms, including … the State's prison system and monitors the activities of persons under community supervision (parole). Prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine (i) the extent to which … the Statewide Offset Program (SWOP), and (ii) the amount of outstanding premiums NYSIF may have been able to recover … the policy and attempt to collect the amount owed. Some of the businesses with outstanding debt to NYSIF do business …
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, … amount collected by account type and size. Key Findings Of the $29,288 we examined, we found overpayments of $14,355 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incDisposal of Electronic Devices
… approved for sale as surplus equipment by the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, private and sensitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesOversight of International Offices
… Empire State Development (ESD) monitors the effectiveness of its international offices and manages payments to foreign … helps businesses increase exports and expand visibility of their business in the global marketplace; and develops and maintains a network of partners worldwide to attract foreign direct investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… in Erie and Niagara counties, including operation of the Metro Bus and Rail System, Buffalo Niagara … information technology (IT) department that operates out of its main office. To help carry out its mission, NFTA owns … Security Policy (Policy) established by the State Office of Information Technology Services. The Policy defines the …
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 … the stalk and seed can be used to produce a wide range of products, from clothing to building materials and … Federal and State law define industrial hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant with a delta-9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hempExamination of Sealed Records
… Program Legislative Session 2023-2024: Examination of Sealed Records – S.9729 (Hoylman-Sigal) – Relates to the examination of certain sealed records by the New York State Comptroller. … Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to the examination of certain sealed records by the New York State Comptroller …
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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-reserve-fundsChart of Accounts Query
Presents the account codes that are valid for Annual Financial Report AFR reporting by year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/chart-accounts-queryOversight of Dam Safety
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is adequately regulating … 2020 through October 2024. About the Program Hundreds of dam failures have occurred throughout U.S. history, … property and environmental damage and ending thousands of lives. As the nation’s dams age and the population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyOversight of Kendra’s Law
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively monitoring Assisted … by the Legislature, most recently in 2022. Implementation of AOT is a joint responsibility and collaboration among OMH, … services through a face-to-face visit within 1 week of the court order. Generally, providers meet with AOT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawRefunding of State Bonds
… Program Legislative Session 2023-2024: Refunding of State Bonds – A.5833 /S.5442 (Pretlow/Krueger) - Signed as Chapter 102 of the Laws of 2025 – Removes the three percent limit on the call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/refunding-state-bonds