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Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Select High-Technology Projects (Report 2017-S-60 ). About the … or expanding in New York. According to ESD officials, high-technology (high-tech) sectors are highly valued targets of economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/15/oversight-select-high-technology-projects-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2100
… is to inform agencies of the content information for the 2022 Form W-2. Affected Employees All employees who receive a Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement for calendar year 2022 are affected. Background According to IRS Publication 15 (Circular E) for 2022, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2100-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2022Administration of Tenant Complaints (Follow-Up)
… housing in New York State. The Division’s Office of Rent Administration (Office), the subject of this follow-up … audit, is responsible for administering New York State’s rent laws. These laws are designed to provide decent, … on investment while protecting tenants from unlawful rent increases, harassment, and illegal evictions. As the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/administration-tenant-complaints-followInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… on May 26, 2015, examined whether the New York State Canal Corporation’s (Corporation) inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all … prioritized. The audit report concluded that, while the Corporation performs routine operational and reliability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation, as of January 10, … 111 requirements for State agencies and public authorities to purchase increasing amounts of energy from renewable … directed State agencies and certain public authorities to be more energy efficient and environmentally proactive. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationAdministration of Non-Competitive and Limited-Competition Contracts
… contracts with vendors. We also assessed the adequacy of ACS's monitoring of contractor services. The audit covered the three fiscal years ended June 30, 2013. Background The mission of ACS is to protect and promote the safety and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/administration-non-competitive-and-limited-competition-contractsTuition Assistance Program – Vaughn College
… of Aeronautics and Technology officials complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … largest student grant program administered by the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) and is designed to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-vaughn-collegeMedicaid Program – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… Purpose To determine whether Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Davis Ethical) … operated by William Davis, a licensed pharmacist. Pursuant to allegations of improper billing practices, there have been … 2011, Davis Ethical was sold. We limited our audit to claim payments made to Davis Ethical during the time it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/medicaid-program-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyAmusement Park and Fair Ride Safety
… May 14, 2014. Background The Department is responsible for protecting the safety and health of workers and the … and other venues located outside New York City. Each ride must be inspected at least once each year and may be … Department officials consider temporary rides to be a higher safety risk than permanent structures and, though …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/amusement-park-and-fair-ride-safetyEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughCapital One Bank Accounts
… for MTA capital projects and the management of other real estate holdings. The remaining two accounts had been opened … bidding. Also, about $35,000 of rental income due for acquired properties had not been collected. The MTA … the collection of rental incomes owed from tenants of acquired properties. Pursue collections where warranted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accountsCost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Report 2020-S-65 ). … pays 85% of dual-eligibles’ copayment or coinsurance on Medicare Part C outpatient claims, except for ambulance … and psychology services. We issued our initial report on September 21, 2021. Our objective was to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claims-followOversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Oversight of Passenger Safety (Report 2017-S-50 ). About the Program … To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… The Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local … and remit the tax to the State. New York's sales tax is imposed at a rate of 4%. Additional sales taxes are … Commuter Transportation District at 0.375%. The use tax is imposed on taxable items or services used in New York when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… and procedures for reviewing and processing arrest notifications and notifying the Division of Criminal Justice … Services of inactive guards, which resulted in 14 arrest notifications where security guards were no longer active. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followReal Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up)
… lasts 50 years and includes a land management plan for property affected by the hydroelectric plant. Any decisions … to maintain adequate inventory controls for all of its property and to periodically review this inventory to determine which property shall be disposed of. Section 2896 also requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/28/real-estate-portfolio-followElevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Elevator Safety (Report 2017-N-4 ). About the Program The New … authorized the New York City Housing Authority to perform elevator inspections and tests within its buildings. … owners hire DOB-licensed inspection companies to perform elevator tests. Annual inspections are generally performed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1901
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies instructions for processing the 2021 Special Assignment to Duty Pay (SAD). Affected Employees Employees of the Department of Transportation and the Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1901-2021-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2020Town of Kingsbury – Multiyear Planning for Fund Balance and Reserves (2025M-66)
… reserve policies? Audit Period January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Multiyear financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-kingsbury-multiyear-planning-fund-balance-and-reserves-2025m-66Avoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… million during the period July 1, 2022 through October 10, 2024. Audit Summary District officials generally paid … during the period July 1, 2022 through October 10, 2024. We reviewed 35 employees’ salaries and wage payments … during the period July 1 2022 through October 10 2024 We reviewed 35 employees salaries and wage payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14