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Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
PMA claimed it saved Downstate $138 million during the period December 1 2012 through November 30 2014 through a Restructuring Action Plan RAP under contrac
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaExamination of Penalties and Interest Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine the extent to which NYSIF was penalized by the Workers’ Compensation … Law (Law) authorizes medical providers and injured workers to report late medical and compensation payments to the WCB …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/01/examination-penalties-and-interest-paymentsExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
… $112,000 in administrative charges and nearly $180,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Our objective was to determine … IPRO to provide services related to Medicaid activities. This contract and its amendments were not subject to approval … 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 … from claimants’ willful misrepresentations to obtain benefits. Background UI benefits are temporary income for … to obtain UI benefits. New York State Labor Law § 594 and 42 United States Code § 503 require that at the time the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/25/examination-unemployment-insurance-willful-overpaymentsExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… Downstate Medical Center (Downstate). Our objective was to determine whether the bonuses were appropriate and in … contract. Background This lease contract required Sunset to operate, maintain, and make necessary repairs to Downstate’s Bay Ridge medical facility. The Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcOversight of Weights and Measures Programs
… and measuring practices; and investigate consumer and business complaints. The Department is responsible for: …
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)
… Determine whether the Town’s financial operations are transparent to the Board and taxpayers. Key Findings The …
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
… 2010 through September 30, 2015. Background The Excelsior Jobs Program (Program), established in Chapter 59 of the Laws … four revisions, ESD could not provide evidence from the company justifying the need for the revision – including one company whose 2012 job commitment was reduced from 600 to 363 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/07/performance-excelsior-jobs-programManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… is effectively managing selected special revenue funds to ensure the funds are spent timely and for their intended purposes. Our … the Department administers over 90 special revenue funds, which are supported by specific sources of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State Information Technology (IT) Transformation to … especially in an era of recurring turnover among top-level ITS executives. ITS is still working toward completion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… of vaccine-preventable disease. Our audit focuses on schools outside New York City and covers the period … 2016. Background SED provides guidelines to assist schools in developing policies to prevent and prepare for outbreaks … out the enforcement and monitoring of immunizations in schools across the State and performs between 100 and 150 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… provided by schools. Further, officials did not implement tools or commands to enable staff to analyze the data or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceTown of Pendleton – Special Districts (2018M-4)
Town of Pendleton Special Districts 2018M4
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/20/town-pendleton-special-districts-2018m-4Town of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… procurement policy. Officials did not always obtain quotes in compliance with the procurement policy. The Town may … by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key Recommendations Review and … procurement policy and New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods …
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)
… 14, 2017. Background The City of Yonkers is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … decentralized and not administered uniformly, resulting in errors in employees’ leave accruals. The City paid over $903,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/02/city-yonkers-payroll-2017m-212Village of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… was to determine whether the Board ensured that goods and services were purchased in accordance with the Village’s … requirements for quotes and does not address professional services or quotes above $10,000 but below competitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… of Directors. DANC was created in 1985 under Article 8, Title 29 of the Public Authorities Law to provide … in surrounding counties. DANC has partnered with an energy company to create a gas-to-energy plant that converts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programs