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Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… (RAP) under contracts CM00939 and TQ00002. The objective of our examination was to determine whether PMA’s implementation of the RAP achieved the claimed savings. Background Downstate … and the extension were subject to approval by the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Prior to Downstate extending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaExamination of Penalties and Interest Payments
… to which NYSIF was penalized by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for late payment of medical and compensation … to which NYSIF was penalized by the Workers Compensation Board WCB for late payment of medical a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-paymentsExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
… We examined select subcontractor expenses the Department of Health (Department) made to Island Peer Review … in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine whether … by the Comptroller’s Office pursuant to Section 365-l of the Social Services Law. IPRO entered into subcontractor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationExamination of Unemployment Insurance Willful Overpayments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether NYDOL properly … eligible workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own. An overpayment occurs when a claimant receives benefits in excess of the amount entitled. Overpayments are considered willful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator. Based on our audit, the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics (Commission) found the Downstate employee violated New York State Public Officers Law § 73(5)(a). In settlement of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… consumers get what they pay for and that competition is fair. Department regulations specify that all commercial … the municipalities’ and Department’s ability to ensure fair competition and provide producer and consumer confidence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/01/oversight-weights-and-measures-programsVillage of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
… way and in accordance with the Village’s purchasing policy. Key Findings We examined 59 purchases totaling … necessary number of quotes as required by the purchasing policy. Retain evidence of quotes or Village officials’ … way and in accordance with the Villages purchasing policy …
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 … To determine if the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/selected-aspects-subway-station-safetyPerformance of the Excelsior Jobs Program
… jobs and/or make significant capital investments. Empire State Development (ESD) administers the Program and is … to receive annual tax credits. As of March 31, 2015, the State has committed over $548 million in Program tax credits … as of June 2015, ESD had authorized Program tax credits on 39 occasions totaling $4.84 million. Based on our testing, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is effectively managing selected special revenue funds to … 31, 2015. Background The Department’s stated mission is to protect, improve, and promote the health, productivity, … designated administering agency, the Department is responsible for implementing the programs that these funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… basic planning steps were performed. For example, a risk assessment was not conducted timely to help identify … State oversight inquiries. Complete an overall risk assessment of ITS and incorporate it into the new FY 2016-17 … ITS officials indicated that a formal risk assessment is currently underway. Such assessment should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… all schools complete annually. Survey data is reported by school year, covering September through June. Healthy People … of the Survey data found schools in some counties have high exemption rates, most notably Yates and Montgomery … The higher exemption rates put schools in Montgomery County (at 89 percent) and Yates County (at 86 percent) well …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… report all violations. Our visits to 25 schools found many did not complete the required number of fire drills, and … compliance. For example, the Unit cannot easily determine how many, or which, schools’ inspection reports are outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceTown of Pendleton – Special Districts (2018M-4)
… were created as a special district or sewer improvement and then budget and account for them accordingly. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/20/town-pendleton-special-districts-2018m-4Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding and … Town of Stafford Procurement 2018M134 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Village of Croton-on-Hudson – Payroll (2017M-200)
… and wages, and budgeted, controlled and monitored overtime for the period June 1, 2016 through July 13, 2017. Background … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $19 million. … During a three month period, five employees were overpaid for out-of-title work by $902. Departments submit employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/29/village-croton-hudson-payroll-2017m-200City of Yonkers – Payroll (2017M-212)
… internal controls over employees’ leave accruals, time and attendance, and overtime for the period July 1, 2015 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/02/city-yonkers-payroll-2017m-212Village of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… approximately $82,400 showed no evidence of proposals or quotes. The purchasing policy contains inconsistent requirements for quotes and does not address professional services or quotes above $10,000 but below competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… into electricity. In addition, DANC administers several State-funded loan programs that promote job creation and … During our audit period, DANC also received payments on a total of 70 loans it had awarded for various purposes, … and tourism enhancements. The outstanding balance on these loans was almost $35 million as of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programs