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Benefit Eligibility Assessment Process
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's (OTDA) Fair Hearing process is used only as necessary. Background … resort, Clients deemed to be ineligible are entitled to a Fair Hearing administered by OTDA. OTDA's Fair Hearing Process costs taxpayers more than $32 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/28/benefit-eligibility-assessment-processSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… to support hours worked by one other employee. This employee routinely picked up rental cars late in the morning; however, officials could not account for the hours … the questionable travel expenses and wages identified in this report and pursue recovery if appropriate. Strengthen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelect Financial Management Practices
… are in compliance with the Commission’s procedures for the period January 1, 2013 through September 30, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/select-financial-management-practicesContract With Shorefront Mental Health Board – Compliance With Prevailing Wage Law
… the Shorefront Mental Health Board (Shorefront) complied with the prevailing wage laws under its janitorial contract with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). The … March 31, 2014. Background OMH contracted for $2.3 million with Shorefront to provide janitorial services to six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/28/contract-shorefront-mental-health-board-compliance-prevailing-wage-lawTuition Assistance Program – State Financial Aid Program at Barnard College
… Purpose To determine whether Barnard College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations … To determine whether Barnard College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Educations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/03/tuition-assistance-program-state-financial-aid-program-barnard-collegeAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… and nonoccupational disabilities and sickness. Coverage for these benefits, with limited exception, is to be provided by employers. The Board is also responsible for tracking its costs to administer the Workers’ … lacks a formal review process to ensure the procedures for preparing the assessment are properly executed and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. The Unified Court System (UCS) spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation’s discretionary … April 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012. Background The Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation of the State of New … To determine whether Roosevelt Island Operating Corporations discretionary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Disposition of Farm Assets
… June 30, 2013. Background The Department oversees the State's prison system and monitors the activities of persons … farms at 12 correctional facilities located throughout the State: Beacon, Clinton, Eastern, Elmira, Green Haven, Greene, … budget process, the Department was directed to close these farm operations to generate cost savings. At the time of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsCollege of Plattsburgh – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. … we examined the travel costs of two College employees with outliers in the areas of lodging and fuel. In total, we … of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/college-plattsburgh-selected-employee-travel-expensesCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The … who was responsible for team travel expenses associated with in-state and out-of-state sporting events, including … of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… We audited the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to determine whether it procures buses in a manner which … In 2008, the MTA established its Regional Bus Operations to consolidate the maintenance and transportation operations … maintenance facilities. Officials explained that they try to replace buses on a 12-year cycle but were unable to do so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementJowonio School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The audit covered expenses reported on Jowonio’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, and certain expenses reported on Jowonio’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. Background Jowonio is an SED-approved not-for-profit special education provider located in Syracuse, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/jowonio-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 2358
… purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the June 2025 Increase to Jury Duty Daily Compensation. Affected … Duty Daily Compensation to $72 per day effective 06/08/2025 for eligible employees. Note: Employees who would have … to the Jury Duty Daily Compensation is effective 06/08/2025 for both Administration and Institution Payroll Cycles. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2358-june-2025-increase-jury-duty-daily-compensationErie Community College – Board Oversight and Management of College Resources (2015M-212)
… our audit was to assess Board oversight and management of College resources for the period September 1, 2013 through July 2, 2015. Background Erie Community College is located in Erie County and has three campuses, in … Buffalo, Town of Orchard Park and the Town of Amherst. The College, which has approximately 11,360 full-time-equivalent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2016/01/13/erie-community-college-board-oversight-and-management-college-resourcesWest Glens Falls Fire Company No. 1 – Financial Operations (2013M-383)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess controls to ensure that financial … Company #1 is a volunteer organization located in the Town of Queensbury in Warren County. The Board of Directors, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/11/west-glens-falls-fire-company-no-1-financial-operations-2013mRescue Fire Company, Inc. – Unaccounted-For Bar Receipts (2012M-250)
… with Company officials the deficiencies related to the bar cash receipts. According to Company officials, the bar committee chairman produced $10,505 in cash at the … officials told us that over the last several years, the bar committee chairman was able to divert cash from the cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/rescue-fire-company-inc-unaccounted-bar-receipts-2012m-250Monterey Fire Company, Inc. – Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-17)
… audit was to evaluate the Company’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2007, to July 31, 2012. Background The Monterey Fire Company, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in 1952. The Company, … paid bills, wrote checks, and made ATM cash withdrawals for personal purposes with no oversight. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/03/27/monterey-fire-company-inc-misappropriation-funds-2013m-17Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… The Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1921 and provides fire protection and rescue operations to … computerized financial software and preparing the monthly bank reconciliations for all of the Department’s accounts, … the financial software; or at minimum the activity log, and monthly bank reconciliations as compared to monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overEllenburg Center No. 15 Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-103)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The District is a district … the Treasurer was unaware of where she is authorized to deposit District funds due to the lack of an investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/19/ellenburg-center-no-15-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial