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Oversight of Pupil Transportation Services
… perform site record reviews of School Districts or busing contractors. Key Findings Overall, we determined the … and attendant files at School Districts and busing contractors, finding a significant amount of required … the Department, PTSI, and School Districts and busing contractors resulted in an unclear understanding of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/14/oversight-pupil-transportation-servicesOversight of Homeless Shelters
… local Social Services Districts (Local Districts) in the operation of these programs. The Office seeks to meet … checklists and monitoring shelter violations. Take steps to ensure shelter violations are corrected, which may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of State Police’s (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (kits) … Forensic Investigation Center (FIC) in Albany is the only CLS laboratory that processes kits, and it does so for all … Division of State Polices Division Crime Laboratory System CLS processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits kits in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsReal Property Tax Cap and Tax Cap Compliance
… visit The Academy for New York State's Local Officials page to view past webinars and for more information on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-capWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school districts can increase the tax levy (the total amount of property taxes billed) to the lower of two percent or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-10)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … City of Yonkers Budget Review B17610 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/19/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-10Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards ( 2015-S-65 ). Background Our … of New York (SUNY) schools are in compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards and whether SUNY System … of Interest State University of New York: Compliance With Payment Card Industry Standards ( 2015-S-65 ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1445
To provide Agencies with general guidance on the services and processes of the Bureau of State Payroll Services Tax Audit and Compliance Unit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1445-general-tax-tipsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1529
… and processes of the Bureau of State Payroll Services Tax Audit and Compliance Unit Effective Date(s) Immediately Agency Actions Agency Inquiries/Requests All tax-related inquiries/requests must be submitted in writing to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. Do not send emails to Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1529-general-tax-tipsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State … (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building inspections, … and for ensuring schools’ compliance with fire safety provisions established in the State Education Law, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followEugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
… goods and services. Ensured compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Key Findings School officials … did not: Establish adequate policies and procedures for credit cards resulting in the circumvention of purchasing … include provisions prohibiting discrimination, procedures for reporting violations or the Dignity Act Coordinator’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up)
… two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With the Clery Act (Report 2013-S-70). Background … of New York (SUNY) to develop strategies to enhance compliance with the Clery Act and to investigate and correct errors and discrepancies in statistics to ensure compliance with the Clery Act. Key Finding SUNY officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/compliance-clery-act-followMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Controlled Substances That Exceed Allowed Dispensing Limits
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health paid pharmacy providers for controlled substances in compliance … supply. During the audit period, the Medicaid program paid pharmacy providers through the fee-for-service method and the … managed care method. Under fee-for-service, Medicaid pays pharmacy providers directly for drugs dispensed to Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/06/medicaid-program-improper-payments-controlled-substances-exceed-allowed-dispensing-limitsGlen Aubrey Fire Company – Board Oversight (2022M-139)
… financial transactions. Charge service fees and interest for late payments associated with the lease agreement. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/12/09/glen-aubrey-fire-company-board-oversight-2022m-139Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… are required to do the following in response to any incident involving a patient receiving care and treatment: … person within 24 hours of the initial reporting of an incident; Upon request by a qualified person, promptly … Offices in six regions across the State to oversee over 1,100 certified programs. OPWDD also regulates, certifies, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-followCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… designed to protect cardholder data. Entities that do not comply with PCI DSS may be subject to fines and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsCity of Ogdensburg – Budget Review (B3-16-20)
… $1 million for general fund operating expenses and a tax rate increase of 10.55 percent, and another that did not … would put the City at approximately 97.5 percent of its constitutional tax limit. Prior to the completion of our review, the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/12/07/city-ogdensburg-budget-review-b3-16-20Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
… General Part Town, Highway, Solid Waste/Recycling and Airport) as a cushion against unforeseen events. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11Middletown No. 1 Fire District – Annual Financial Reports (2020M-160)
… officials generally agreed with our recommendation and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/26/middletown-no-1-fire-district-annual-financial-reports-2020m-160County of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are … by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was authorized to issue debt not to exceed $96 million to liquidate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13