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Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… Collectively, Downstate paid PMA $34 million under these two contracts for consultant services necessary to implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaExamination of Penalties and Interest Payments
… of our examination was to determine the extent to which NYSIF was penalized by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) … to pay interest on late payment amounts. Key Findings NYSIF processes the vast majority of its payments without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-paymentsExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
… Findings We found the Department approved payments to IPRO for subcontractor expenses that were not allowable under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… properly assessed penalties in accordance with Federal and State law for unemployment insurance (UI) overpayments that … misrepresent information to obtain UI benefits. New York State Labor Law § 594 and 42 United States Code § 503 require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… Downstate employee violated New York State Public Officers Law § 73(5)(a). In settlement of the violation, the Downstate … understand and comply with New York State Public Officers Law (POL) § 73(5)(a) and Downstate’s Code of Ethics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… consumer confidence in products purchased in New York State. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 to July 20, … quality of data the Department relies on to administer the State’s weights and measures program. Data inaccuracies and … producer and consumer confidence in the goods sold in the State. Key Recommendations Implement procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsVillage of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in accordance with the Village’s purchasing policy. Key … the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… and more detailed minutes and submit them to the Board for its approval. The Board should conduct a thorough and … any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Selected Aspects of Subway Station Safety
… Purpose To determine if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s … Environment and Operations has taken appropriate steps to make all of its subway stations safe, and whether “Help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/selected-aspects-subway-station-safetyPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… To determine whether firms that were issued a Certificate of Tax Credit met the eligibility requirements for job growth … the firms must create and maintain specific numbers of new jobs and/or make significant capital investments. Empire … return, these businesses have committed to invest nearly $5.8 billion and create 34,472 jobs in New York State. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… revenue funds, which are supported by specific sources of State-generated revenue and are legally restricted to … for specified purposes. Over a decade ago, the State created four such funds to promote awareness of, and … Out Diabetes Fund was instead diverted to the New York State General Fund because of the Department of Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… and Enterprise Identification and Access Management) can best be considered “underway.” As of the conclusion of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) and State Education Department (SED) are following the State’s public health procedures to ensure New York’s schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… Purpose To determine if the State Education Department (Department) is providing … schools comply with fire safety provisions established in State Education Law, the State Uniform Fire Prevention and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceTown of Pendleton – Special Districts (2018M-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/20/town-pendleton-special-districts-2018m-4Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Ensure compliance with the procurement policy and New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds … they planned to initiate corrective action. 1 New York State General Municipal Law, Section 103 … Town of Stafford …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Village of Croton-on-Hudson – Payroll (2017M-200)
… Background The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is located in Westchester County. The Village is governed by a … of pay periods. The Village under-budgeted for overtime in 2016-17 by 43 percent. Key Recommendations Require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/29/village-croton-hudson-payroll-2017m-200City of Yonkers – Payroll (2017M-212)
… leave accruals, time and attendance, and overtime for the period July 1, 2015 through February 14, 2017. … elected seven-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $546 … documenting the type of records to be maintained for requesting, approving, using and recording leave time, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/02/city-yonkers-payroll-2017m-212Village of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… the Board ensured that goods and services were purchased in accordance with the Village’s purchasing policy and … 1, 2017. Background The Village of Blasdell is located in the Town of Hamburg in Erie County. The Village is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) provided adequate oversight of its procurements and loan programs in accordance with the … and affordable housing. DANC spent $21.6 million and $15.2 million for all procurements during fiscal years 2012-13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programs