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Examination of Outstanding Premiums
… attempt to collect the amount owed. Some of the businesses with outstanding debt to NYSIF do business with, and receive payments from, New York State. SWOP, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiumsOpinion 88-70
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Advisory (fluoridation of … GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(8): LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §34.00: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not … resolutions or expenditures from capital reserve funds in connection with the improvements may be subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Village of Dolgeville – Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2024M-28)
… within each Village fund or establish capital projects funds to separately account for the financial activity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/03/village-dolgeville-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-28Association for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded – Options for People Through Services Program
… Purpose To determine whether payments made by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to the Association for the Advancement of Blind and Retarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/26/association-advancement-blind-and-retarded-options-people-through-services-programExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… only the generators. As a result, of the $1.17 million in equipment in our review, DHSES paid approximately $562,000 for … that was either: (i) never received, (ii) disposed of in a manner contrary to the State Finance Law, or (iii) was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesPSCH, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether OMH properly reimbursed PSCH according to the terms and conditions of the contract. We examined $1.6 … board meetings and staff training at the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina. For this event, PSCH claimed $31,908 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/19/psch-incCancer Service Network, Inc.
… a for-profit corporation, which in turn paid four independent contractors for some of those administrative … did not perform, and (iv) $85,239 for cost of living adjustment (COLA) payments he obtained through false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/24/cancer-service-network-incReview of Collecto, Inc
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made by the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Downstate) to Collecto, Inc. (Collecto) under contract TQ00030 were … services.Under the $2.5 million contract, Downstate pays Collecto various commission rates based on the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incSeneca Falls Central School District – Procurement (2021M-201)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District resources. Key Findings District … competition or documentation to support an exception from competition. The purchases totaled $456,331 of which: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/25/seneca-falls-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-201VII.4 Appropriated Loan Receivables – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Receivables (ALRs) result when State money is appropriated and subsequently loaned or advanced to non-State agencies … fund or corporation to which the appropriation is made and the Director of the Budget. This repayment agreement must … value which is included in the KK_REV budget definition and used by OSC Bureau of State Accounting Operations (BSAO) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii4-appropriated-loan-receivablesX.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… a New York State assigned ten-digit vendor identification number instead of their Federal Tax Identification Number. … Vendor ID to each Business Unit when conducting business. CUSTOMER The New York State Customer File is a centralized repository of customers used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewVillage of Remsen – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2020M-119)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Remsen (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintained adequate records and reports to allow the Board of Trustees (Board) to properly manage Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/01/08/village-remsen-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2020m-119Introduction – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Payment of spousal and other non-employee travel with public funds. Reimbursement of travel expenses to employees even when the local government or school district's credit card was used for these expenses. … conferences for personal reasons at local government or school district expense. Missing or insufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/introductionOnline and Computer-Aided Training – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Local governments and school districts may find that it is necessary or … way to train staff and will allow local governments and school districts to minimize travel costs. It may be … It would not be proper for the local government or school district to gift a computer to an official or employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/online-and-computer-aided-trainingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1786
… uncashed check is an indicator that the check was issued in error. These checks need to be reversed to properly update … and adjust taxes. Additionally, if a check that was issued in error is not reversed within one year, it will become … is available to agencies. This report lists employees in agency order to whom checks have been issued that appear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1786-non-negotiated-andor-undeliverable-new-york-state-payroll-checksOversight of Construction Management Contracts
… and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and … This system includes 180 State parks with opportunities for hiking, camping, swimming, golfing, and snowmobiling as … with private firms that total approximately $27.9 million for 58 projects. Key Findings Parks has generally established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsOversight of Direct Placement of Children
… whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children … subsequent documentation and information provided by OCFS through August 26, 2019. About the Program OCFS oversees the State’s child welfare system, and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-286
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated changes detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees in graded positions in Bargaining Units 86, 88, and CT. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-286-april-2020-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-judicialSteuben County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-1)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties … The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $186 million in 2012. The DPW operating budget was $20.6 million for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/steuben-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-1Public Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways … State-Supported debt issued by public authorities; Added a new $1.3 billion authorization for State-Supported borrowing … the Utility Debt Securitization Authority (UDSA). **** The New York State Urban Development Corporation has not complied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authorities