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Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Operating Corporation’s discretionary spending complied with its guidelines and expenses were reasonable, adequately … and discontinue any spending that is not consistent with RIOC’s mission. Establish written policies and … Operating Corporations discretionary spending complied with its guidelines and expenses were reasonable adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3Real Estate Portfolio
… the New York Power Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, determined the need to either hold or … not update the information systems used to account for its real estate inventory timely. In addition, NYPA has not been … of real property. NYPA does not regularly review its real estate portfolio to identify properties it no longer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Plaza College
… Purpose To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the … Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) awards. Background Plaza College (Plaza) is a private postsecondary educational intuition … To determine whether Plaza College complied with the Education Law and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-plaza-collegeNYS Common Retirement Fund Contacts
… Titarchuk Chief Investment Officer atitarchuk@osc.ny.gov Anastasia Titarchuk is the Chief Investment Officer … Navyug Patel Deputy Chief Investment Officer npatel@osc.ny.gov Navyug (Nav) Patel is the Deputy CIO of the New York … Michael Federici, Fixed Income mfederici@osc.ny.gov Elizabeth Gordon, Corporate Governance egordon@osc.ny.gov …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/nys-common-retirement-fund-contactsMedicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services (Report 2017-S-46 ). … is generally the secondary payer and reimburses providers for financial balances not covered by the Plan (typically … Department overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for services also covered by Plans. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/01/medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-services-followNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… federal requirements for securing National Directory of New Hires data. Our audit covered the period from March 2020 … these programs, OTDA obtains National Directory of New Hires (Directory) data provided by the Office of Child … The Directory data is comprised of information on new hires, quarterly wage, and unemployment insurance. OTDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … is responsible for administering motor vehicle laws to promote highway safety, promote proper repairs to vehicles, and protect consumers of motor vehicle repairs. … To determine the extent of implementation of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … and bridges. A special hauling permit is generally used to move a single piece of equipment or other item that … To determine the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followProcurement Practices
… Objective To determine whether the State University of New York – … established in law and elsewhere, are in place to ensure that spending is appropriate and in the best … issues within its procurement processes, leading us to question whether $895,839 was spent appropriately and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits (Follow-Up)
… enforcing certain aspects of the New York State Returnable Container Act (Act), also known as the “Bottle Bill.” The Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-deposits-followMedicaid Program – Overpayments for Therapy Services and Prescription Drugs Covered by Medicare
… of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for therapy services and prescription drugs that are covered … covered the period January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2016 for prescription drugs and January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2017 for therapy services. About the Program Many of the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/30/medicaid-program-overpayments-therapy-services-and-prescription-drugs-covered-medicareSustainable Investments and Climate Solutions Program
… Retirement Fund (CRF) to address climate-oriented risks and opportunities. A key component of the plan is the creation of the Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) program, a multi-asset class portfolio of institutional sustainable investment and climate-related themes. In 2023, the Fund increased its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutions-programCaledonia Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-356)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Department Board of Directors’ oversight of the … adequate or consistently followed. The Board also failed to adopt the statutorily required code of ethics. The by-laws … operations and contain contradictory provisions related to the responsibilities for check signing and purchase order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/03/14/caledonia-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialWest Seneca Fire District #6 – Financial Management (2013M-14)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over District financial … by real property taxes. Key Findings The Board failed to properly establish internal controls or provide adequate … activities. The District has not employed an IPA to audit the District’s finances or LOSAP as required by law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/09/27/west-seneca-fire-district-6-financial-management-2013m-14Union Fire Company #2 Inc. – Financial Operations (2012M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Company’s financial operations for the period April 1, 2011, to May 15, 2012. Background The Union Fire Company #2, Inc. … include authorization for the compensation currently paid to the Financial Secretary, Recording Secretary, Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/11/union-fire-company-2-inc-financial-operations-2012m-205Lakeville Volunteer Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-234)
… members. The Department’s primary sources of revenue are bell jar and bingo profits, and donations. The Department’s … for all of the Department’s accounts, including bingo, bell jar, and auxiliary. Although all the Board members have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2013/02/15/lakeville-volunteer-fire-department-internal-controls-overRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over extra-classroom activity funds for the period July 1, 2011, to February 28, 2013. Background The Rensselaer City School … who provides training on extra-classroom activity funds to other school districts; however, this training has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomPawling Central School District – Selected Financial Activities (2012M-185)
… The District paid four professional service providers (legal, architectural, internal audit, and external audit) $233,894 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/02/08/pawling-central-school-district-selected-financial-activities-2012m-185Pine Valley Central School District –Financial Management and Procurement (2014M-36)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial management and procurement … accumulated in excess of $2.4 million that should be used to benefit taxpayers by paying off debt, financing one-time … do not address oversight of the procurement process to ensure compliance. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/11/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-and-procurementHerkimer County – Court and Trust Funds (2023-C&T-2)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through September 22, 2023. … and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders … established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/15/herkimer-county-court-and-trust-funds-2023-ct-2