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Taxable Travel
… to travel from his home (or rental vehicle pick-up location) to his work area, as these are commuting costs and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelRainbow Rhymes Learning Center (Follow-Up)
… status of the three recommendations in our initial report, State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center … was issued on August 6, 2010, examined whether selected State Education Department (Department) grant payments to … in this report. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest State Education Department: Rainbow Rhymes Learning Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/27/rainbow-rhymes-learning-center-followEarly Childhood Education Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by the Early … ECEC provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, providers such as ECEC are … To determine whether the costs reported by the Early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/early-childhood-education-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualReview of Trivision Tek Group, Inc.
… hired to provide consulting services for the Medicaid Data Warehouse under both GDA X199 with ESD and as a subcontractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/review-trivision-tek-group-incCollege of Nanoscale Science and Engineering – Network Security Controls
… 18, 2012 through December 19, 2012. Background The College is a global education, research, development and technology … scientists and researchers in nanotechnology. The College is a unit of the University at Albany (the University), one … data. The security of this data and its supporting systems is critical. The New York Office of Cyber Security’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-nanoscale-science-and-engineering-network-security-controlsInspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… January 1, 2008 to August 17, 2012. Background NYSTA is responsible for inspecting its bridges and repairing any … inspections. If a serious ("red flag") structural defect is identified during an inspection, NYSTA must notify the New … or take alternative action to ensure that the bridge is safe to use). In addition, NYSTA must provide DOT with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/26/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsContract Advisory No. 26
… Subject : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids Guidance : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the … bidder has and has implemented a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsHuman Resource Practices (Follow-Up)
… University of New York (SUNY) system since 1950, Upstate Medical University’s (Upstate) mission is to improve the … and patient care. Upstate, the only academic medical center in Central New York, comprises four colleges, a research enterprise, one hospital with two locations (Upstate University Hospital and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/human-resource-practices-followReview of Advance Contract Payments
… of the contracts. Background Our office examined certain advance payments made pursuant to grant contracts or … at $224,000 where the contractors received only an initial advance payment. These payments totaled $56,000 and all the … Implement a policy for new contracts of only sending advance payments when requested by contractor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsUse of Vendor-Supported Technology
… to secure and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This includes requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/12/use-vendor-supported-technologyOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Licensing (Report 2016-S-83 ). About the Program Our … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followHilton Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-200-F)
… Background The District serves the Towns of Clarkson, Greece, Hamlin and Parma in Monroe County. The District is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/hilton-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-200-fNewark Valley Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-30-F)
… The purpose of our review was to assess the Newark Valley Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2025, in … our recommendations in the audit report Newark Valley Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-30), released in May … audit included five recommendations to help the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) improve their oversight of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/newark-valley-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-30-fTown of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key … records, and inadequate financial reports were provided to the Board. As a result, the Board lacked reliable records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-345)
… The County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency is an independent public benefit corporation created to … commercial, research and recreation facilities. The Agency is governed by a seven-member Board which is appointed by the Orleans County Legislature. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-orleans-industrial-development-agency-projectMontauk Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-117)
… records and reports were maintained and/or audited to comply with statutory requirements. Key Findings The Board … records and reports were maintained and audited to comply with statutory requirements. As a result, the Board … diminished the District’s transparency and its ability to assess the District’s financial operations. Specifically: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/12/24/montauk-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-117Town of Butler – Highway Asset Accountability (2024M-115)
… used properly, stolen or caused by a leak in the in-ground storage tank. Key Recommendations Develop, adopt and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/24/town-butler-highway-asset-accountability-2024m-115Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… The Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency is an independent public development corporation whose purpose is to promote, develop and assist industrial, manufacturing, … facilities. The Agency, which was created in 1978, is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectJefferson Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-101)
… and separate from the Town of Jefferson and located in Schoharie County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … The Board also has not ensured that procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. We found that … policy. Ensure that formal written procedures are in place for financial recording and reporting. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/12/jefferson-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mCity and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project – Board Oversight (2014M-236)
… 1, 2013 through May 31, 2014. Background The City of Poughkeepsie and Town of Poughkeepsie entered into an intermunicipal cooperative agreement in 1991 to form the Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project, which provides water to … City and Town of Poughkeepsie Joint Water Project Board Oversight 2014M236 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/12/12/city-and-town-poughkeepsie-joint-water-project-board-oversight-2014m-236