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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… December 31, 2012. Background The Authority was created in 1950 by Article 2, Title 9 of the New York State Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… supported, and properly approved. The audit covers the two fiscal years ended March 31, 2012. Background New York … for environmental projects in New York State. Its two major programs are the Clean Water State Revolving Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the Central New York Regional … was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies and procedures specifying which types of … necessary for such costs. Key Findings The Authority did not have formal policies that explicitly outlined whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … and formal approvals that are necessary to be accountable for such costs. Key Finding The Authority does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Examination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… As part of a series of examinations of Agency responses to Superstorm Sandy (Sandy), we sought to determine if the Division of Homeland and Security … heaters and generators it procured during its response to Superstorm Sandy. Background As part of its response to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesReview of Travel Card Expenses
… determine whether all the travel expenses incurred by the Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) Director of Suicide … has been referred to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office for further investigation. Key Recommendations Obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… File to the New York State Payroll File to identify newly hired New York State employees who owed DOL money for … benefit overpayments. The results contained in our report cover select high risk payment requests and payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish its mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes and it incurs indirect or … spending are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of … documentation and formal approvals are necessary for such costs. Key Findings The Authority did not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… UI benefits from claimants who made false statements or representations to obtain benefits they were not eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/07/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 15 recommendations included in our initial audit report, … 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/2023/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-sheds-followSelected Aspects of Toll Collections
… are referred to a collection agency when customers do not pay the amounts due within 120 days after being sent the last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/26/selected-aspects-toll-collectionsMaximum Number of Reportable Days – Enhanced Reporting
… of 22 days per month when the month has 31 days. For all other months, the maximum amount reportable is 21 days. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/maximum-number-reportable-daysXVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… FOCUS Unlike the selection of an accounting basis, which is concerned with the timing of transactions and events, a … measures those transactions and events of the period that have increased or decreased the resources available for … events, rather than when cash is received or disbursed, it enhances the relevance, neutrality, timeliness, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusTown of Charlton – Procurement (2022M-5)
… goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always seek competition when procuring goods and … Spent $4,820 on snowplow blades and shoes but could have saved Town taxpayers $2,244, if purchased off State … always retain copies of other government contracts used to procure goods and services. Key Recommendations Follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/17/town-charlton-procurement-2022m-5Efficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… Space (Report 2019-S-1 ). About the Program The Spending and Government Efficiency (SAGE) Commission was formed to streamline State government operations by eliminating redundancies and implementing cost-savings measures. As part of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followXI.2.M Acknowledgment of Contractor’s Signature – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… It is not necessary that the signature of the State official executing the agreement be acknowledged. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2m-acknowledgment-contractors-signatureOversight of Telemental Health Services
… method that uses two-way, real-time interactive audio and video equipment to provide and support mental health services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/17/oversight-telemental-health-servicesOversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… safeguard the State’s food supply, land, and livestock. New York’s Farm-to-School Program (Program) was established to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programUse of Vendor-Supported Technology (Follow-Up)
… the NFTA Metro Bus and Rail System, the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport, and Niagara Falls International Airport. NFTA has approximately 1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/use-vendor-supported-technology-followOversight of Mitchell-Lama Application Fees
… 30, 2013 through July 10, 2019. About the Program HPD is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and … list sizes. Make these rates public so that applicants have this information available when making a determination … policies and procedures instructing managing agents on how to account for application fees, handle refunds (from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/oversight-mitchell-lama-application-fees