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Personal Income Tax Refunds
… refundable credits based on incorrect information, such as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… the Department was credited with all drug rebate and discount revenue due the State. We considered these actions … Key Recommendations Remit the $694,227 in rebate and discount revenue identified by the audit to the Department. … implement oversight procedures to ensure drug rebate and discount revenues from manufacturers are correct and properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenuePersonal Income Tax Refunds
… Taxpayer claimed ineligible refundable credits (e.g., fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (Department) has collected, accounted for and … to the State and whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) and the Division of State Police (State … Audit/Report of Interest Division of Criminal Justice Services/Division of State Police/State Insurance Department: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeDisposal of Electronic Devices
… are permanently cleaned of all data, including personal, private and sensitive information. The audit covers the … Agencies may dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for … Fifteen of the 132 electronic devices readied for surplus still contained data, even though the Department had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… could not justify buying 90 buses for each of five test fleets totaling about $228 million. Key Recommendations … to purchase buses. Establish pass/fail criteria for all test fleets prior to procurement. Reassess the minimum number … of buses required to be procured to permit an effective test evaluation of new buses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… of this taxpayer investment are being realized. One instructor did not remain in CUNY's employ for the required 12-month period upon her return from leave. This instructor was paid $96,908 while on such leave. CUNY … to address potential actions to be taken in the event of instructor noncompliance. Other Related Audit/Report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDual Employment
… lives by creating opportunities and supporting people in ways that allow access to needed supports and services. As … these staff violated time and attendance rules, resulting in payroll payments for time potentially not worked. Several … controls, sometimes with management's knowledge. In most cases, due to poor supervision and record-keeping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… Our audit covered employees with the described dual employment during the period July 1, 2009 through June … There were 16 Transit employees who, because of their dual employment, were violating time limits for consecutive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/forensic-audit-dual-employment-approvals-and-conflictsProcurement and Payroll-Related Matters Pertaining to the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Transit Authority (Transit) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) … funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly monitored to prevent fraud, waste, … To determine whether the New York City Transit Authority Transit used the American …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsContract Advisory No. 31
… Guidance : Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases … Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022 OSC approval is required for purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… programs. OASAS’ mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by leading a comprehensive system of addiction … 2020, there were 64 CR and 32 SL programs (Programs) in New York State. OASAS is responsible for certifying … pursuant to requirements established in State law and New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (Regulations). A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/03/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-servicesMedicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) allows state Medicaid programs several options for … those amounts established by the state and approved by CMS. In 2016, the New York State Legislature approved a plan … also still paid 100 percent). The plan was approved by CMS and enacted as New York State Social Services Law § …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… for this information. Key Finding OGS has made progress in reducing leased warehouse space, having evaluated 29 leased warehouses, resulting in: the consolidation of 14, liquidation of 9, square footage reduction for 3, and no changes in the remaining 3. Three other warehouse evaluations were in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceOversight of Passenger Safety
… care and residential supports and services, primarily in community settings. Regional Developmental Disabilities … as hired contractors to transport individuals who live in OPWDD-run residences. In the New York City region, there are 115 such residences …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetyState Police Bulletin No. SP-205
… Effective Date: 04/02/2020 (Administration) OT Eff Date: Same as Effective Date Annual Addl Earnings: $1,720 OSC will … Effective Date: 04/02/2020 (Administration) OT Eff Date: Same as Effective Date Annual Addl Earnings: $1,306 OSC will … Effective Date: 04/02/2020 (Administration) OT Eff Date: Same as Effective Date Annual Addl Earnings: $1,956 OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-205-april-2020-increase-location-pay-and-supplemental-location-pay-stateCUNY Bulletin No. CU-849
… have been in Assistant College Security Director title for at least 3 months prior to November 1. $600.00 Agency … be submitted to the Payroll Reversal and Exchange mailbox at the same time as the Stop Payment Request. If a Next of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-849-cuny-2025-managerial-uniform-allowance-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2386.1
… of the program . The Office of Employee Relations (OER) Memorandum dated 9/22/2025 provides additional information. … will be included in the employee’s taxable gross, are subject to all employment and income taxes and will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23861-2025-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outCUNY Bulletin No. CU-852
… residents and 0.50% for Yonkers non-residents). Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice: The Earnings Code … HBB and the amount paid will be displayed on the Payroll Register. The Earnings Description HB Buyout and the amount … Checks . Checks issued to eligible employees who are now deceased should be returned with a completed Next of Kin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-852-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outCUNY Bulletin No. CU-833
… union dues increase for employees represented by NYSNA in Bargaining Unit TE. Affected Employees: Employees represented by NYSNA in Bargaining Unit TE are affected. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated July 10, 2025. OSC Actions: At the request …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-833-new-york-state-nurses-association-nysna-dues-increase