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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
… 2012. Background Executive Order No. 111 (EO 111) issued on June 10, 2001, directs State agencies and public authorities to be more energy … 111 Purchase of Renewable Energy (2008-S-80) New York State Energy Research and Development Authority: Compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/management-energy-consumptionAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
To determine whether instructional staff employed by City University of New York who are granted fellowship leaves are awarded such leaves for authorized purpo
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… media (e.g., hard drives and other memory components) in these devices be securely overwritten or physically … This information was not personal, private or sensitive in nature. Because the Department utilizes OGS to surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesXII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… the head of the agency certify or approve vouchers for submission to the Comptroller for audit. Other individuals may also approve vouchers if the … as follows: Agency Head – The individual responsible for the operations of an agency; for example, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersII.4.B Basis of Accounting – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… on the modified accrual basis for the governmental funds (those through which most governmental functions are … for the government-wide financial statements, proprietary funds, component units and fiduciary funds. The cash basis of accounting is used for budgetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4b-basis-accountingMonitoring of Select Programs
… Objective To determine if the New York State Office for the Aging’s policies and … possible through advocacy and the development and delivery of person-centered, consumer-oriented, cost-effective … Need and revise its allocation plan based on AAAs’ most current reported Unmet Need. Of the $30 million in Unmet Need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/21/monitoring-select-programsManagement of Internal Controls
… (CNSE). The Research Foundation of the State University of New York (Research Foundation) and the UAlbany Foundation are … University of New York at Albany - Nanotechnology (2010-S-4) … To determine if the Board of Directors of the Fuller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/23/management-internal-controlsMonitoring of Construction Management
… management contracts to ensure they meet the terms and requirements, and if the oversight and administration … engineering, and construction management services for buildings statewide. To achieve its mission, the Office’s … construction projects. After completing the bid process for services, the construction management consultant with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementDisposal of Electronic Devices
… OGS' Surplus Unit. Key Findings Seven of the 36 computer hard drives readied for surplus still contained data, even … indicating all information had been removed. Two of these hard drives contained personal, private and/or sensitive … home addresses and financial information. One of these two hard drives also contained potentially inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesDisposition of Farm Assets
… beef, and vegetable products to reduce the amount of food purchased. The Department employed an average of about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) participates in the Statewide Offset Program (SWOP), and (ii) the amount … to offset State payments to recover outstanding debt. In May 2015, we recommended NYSIF participate in SWOP as a means to recover outstanding premium. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsReview of Collecto, Inc
… supported. Background Downstate contracts with Collecto for debt collection services.Under the $2.5 million contract, … include clear language to determine the proper commission for small-balance accounts. SUNY officials are implementing … staff do not approve vouchers with duplicate billings for amounts already billed on prior invoices. Continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incOversight of Disability Services
… and services to individuals with disabilities because its facilities are inaccessible. The 2010 ADA Standards for … and constructed or altered State and local government facilities, public accommodations, and commercial facilities to be readily accessible to and usable by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/09/oversight-disability-servicesDisposal of Electronic Devices
… that all memory devices had been removed. One of the hard drives contained personal, private and sensitive … date of birth and certain health-related data. The printer hard drive and cameras also contained retrievable data, and … Reinforce policies and procedures to ensure that all hard drives are removed from electronic devices and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesOversight of International Offices
… companies. The International Division helps businesses increase exports and expand visibility of their business in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/28/oversight-international-officesOversight of Shelter Placements
… fiscal oversight of the homeless shelters. Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, the City provides temporary … medical examination and obtain demographic information by interviewing clients. This is followed by a standardized … what actions to take for those clients who may cause danger to themselves or others and are likely to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsDeath of the Ex-Spouse – Divorce and Your Benefits
… will stop payments to the ex-spouse after receiving a copy of the certified death certificate. The ex-spouse’s share of the pension will then be paid to the member, retroactive to the date NYSLRS is notified of the ex-spouse’s death. Rev. 2/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/death-ex-spouseUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… benefit corporation responsible for public transportation in Erie and Niagara counties, including operation of the … analysis. Implement the remaining recommendations detailed in the preliminary report. … To determine whether the Niagara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyOversight of Industrial Hemp
… the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural … through May 31, 2019. About the Program Industrial hemp is an expanding commodity in the United States, as both the … Agriculture and Markets Law launched the Program, which is administered by the Department. In December 2018, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/09/oversight-industrial-hemp