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Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ (Division) selected core systems are secure, operating effectively, and available to … The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsAnnual Assessment of Market Orders for 2012, 2013, and 2014
… the period July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2014 for the Apple and Sour Cherry Market Orders and the period April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2014 for the Apple, Cabbage, and Onion Research and Development Programs. … contract criteria for maintaining documentation to support expenses, such as vehicle cost allocations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/07/annual-assessment-market-orders-2012-2013-and-20142013 Year End Report
… and medical providers from the Workers’ Compensation Board’s (Board) sole custody funds during the period January 1, … York State Workers’ Compensation Law and New York State’s mandated fee schedules. Background The Board administered … processed by the Board or SFCC, are entered in the Board’s automated payment system, where they are subject to various …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/13/2013-year-end-reportWage Theft Investigations
… 2011 Wage Theft Prevention Act, established to reinforce protection of workers against unfair and/or illegal … the investigative and restitution arm of worker and wage protection, the Division conducts wage theft investigations … management reports. Employers may be allowed a payment plan for restitution, but the Division has not established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsRailroad Bridge Inspection Program
… bridges. Department data shows that 38 railroads own or have maintenance responsibility for almost 3,000 railroad … our audit period were not submitted, 43 were late and many were also incomplete. The Department did not monitor … has a similar bridge management program, to determine how these agencies can share information and otherwise reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/09/railroad-bridge-inspection-programSamaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring the contract to ensure claims … Program expenses by those amounts. Key Findings OASAS is not effectively monitoring the contract to ensure that … guidelines designed to ensure a reasonable price is paid for services received, and did not obtain prior OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… (Department) is taking appropriate actions to ensure that commercial carriers whose vehicles or drivers have been found … severity of crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles. Roadside inspections of commercial vehicles are a primary part of the Department's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programFiscal Oversight and Monitoring of AIDS Institute Service Provider Contracts
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health’s AIDS Institute (Institute) has provided effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses … stated mission is to protect and promote the health of New York State’s diverse population through disease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/22/fiscal-oversight-and-monitoring-aids-institute-service-provider-contractsUpstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… to human error (e.g., data entry) or changes to the EPIC billing system, and thus not reflective of a systematic … process improvements, and moving to a new billing system (EPIC). Further, we found that Upstate has taken appropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesSecurity Over Critical Information Systems
… The Department operates 120 computer systems to help support its activities, including four deemed critical to … its systems. Key Findings While the Department has taken a number of steps to secure its critical information systems … and procedures. The Department could also improve certain technical controls over its critical systems. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsOversight of Homeless Shelters
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Office adequately oversees homeless shelters to ensure they are operating in compliance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations
… military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, New York … expenses it incurs in operations and training of the State Army and Air National Guard. Key Findings Weaknesses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/27/internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operationsUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications
… York, consists of four colleges, a research enterprise, a clinical system, and a hospital that includes a Level 1 … or accidental modification, destruction, or disclosure of clinical, educational, and research – and otherwise … maintained unnecessary and inappropriate access to certain clinical applications after they had transferred to new jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applicationsControls Over Transportation Services and Transportation-Related Expenses
… it transports. When notified that an employee’s license has been revoked or suspended, OPWDD has processes in … or improve driving skills for employees with frequent driver license interruptions or serious violations (e.g., speeding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/controls-over-transportation-services-and-transportation-related-expensesDevelopmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… approved by SED to provide preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between the … as warranted. Work with DDI officials to ensure their compliance with SED's reimbursement requirements. To DDI: … Foundation for the State University of New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual ( 2017-S-22 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/developmental-disabilities-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHuman Resource Practices
… Objective To determine if State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University has developed … across four colleges, a research enterprise, and a network of patient care facilities. HR develops local human … also provide guidance for ensuring the safety and security of staff, students, patients, and visitors; protecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/25/human-resource-practicesRefunding Local Debt
… Simplified Procedures for Local Governments Seeking the Comptroller's Approval of Certain Matters Relating to Refunding Local Debt Pursuant to Sections 90.00 and 90.10 of the Local Finance Law Pursuant to Sections 90.00(c)(2) and … Simplified Procedures for Local Governments Seeking the Comptrollers Approval of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/refunding-local-debtNewark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… for 13 purchases of goods and services totaling $44,401. Compare billed prices to the awarded contract prices and … Seek competition when procuring goods and services. Compare billed prices to awarded contract prices to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60Otselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… totaling $35,038, officials did not seek competition for a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of ice melt ($10,845) and information technology equipment … policies and procedures were inadequate and did not help ensure officials sought competition for goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-223
… contact the ReliaStar/Voya Financial Customer Service line at 800-537-5024. Questions regarding this bulletin may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-223-update-existing-deduction-code-398-bankers-sec-gr-life