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Personal Income Tax Refunds
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of … Background The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in … The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of … Background The Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in … The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of …
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
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income) 9,875 $ 32,144,145 Tax preparer submitted returns … 1,468 4,803,844 Taxpayer failed to claim correct income 604 4,389,218 Other 235 2,154,774 Taxpayer claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… 31, 2012. Background New York State collects the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee (Fee) on each automobile insured … and district attorney's offices to combat motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud. The State Police uses Fee … its Auto Theft Unit (ATU) and to detect and reduce motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeDisposal of Electronic Devices
… devices. Agencies may dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this … electronic devices (laptops, desktop computers, tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal … certain health-related data. The printer hard drive and cameras also contained retrievable data, and the cell phones …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… Jay College, Lehman College, and Queens College) granted 665 fellowships at a cost of approximately $57 million during … semesters. At the time of our audit field work, 616 of the 665 fellowships had been completed. Key Findings Although the … upon her return from leave. This instructor was paid $96,908 while on such leave. CUNY policies governing fellowship …
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
… for payroll analysis purposes, and through December 31, 2011 for field observations. Background The MTA provides …
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
… and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly … distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, … in a timely manner. Transit received Recovery Act funding for 23 projects estimated to cost $441.4 million. We visited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsIntergovernmental and Community Affairs
… Patrick Kennedy Western NY Regional Director 295 Main St., Suite 881 Buffalo, NY 14203 (O) 716-847-7122 (C) 518-491-0896 … Joe Orlando Hudson Valley Regional Director 33 Airport Center Drive, Suite 103 New Windsor, NY 12553 (O) … Madden Hudson Valley Regional Representative 33 Airport Center Drive, Suite 103 New Windsor, NY 12553 (O) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/igcaOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services
… services and issuing operating certificates, pursuant to requirements established in State law and New York Codes, … inspection of facility conditions and safety, review of patient records, examination of staffing patterns and staff …
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
… reviewed by this audit: outpatient claims for clinic, practitioner, transportation, referred ambulatory, durable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/21/medicaid-program-cost-saving-opportunities-payments-medicare-part-c-claimsEfficiency of Warehouse Space
… if the Office of General Services (OGS) has reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings … cost-savings measures. As part of these efforts, the Warehouse Consolidation Initiative (Initiative) was … to achieve cost savings through the consolidation of warehouse space used by State agencies. At the start of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/efficiency-warehouse-spaceOversight of Passenger Safety
… OPWDD works to help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives. Services provided by OPWDD include … as well as hired contractors to transport individuals who live in OPWDD-run residences. In the New York City region, … revocation, and restoration of driver licenses; traffic convictions; and reportable accidents. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/01/oversight-passenger-safetySUNY Bulletin No. SU-266
… 406 Strike/Disp Fine 410 Health Care Spending Account 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-266-2016-and-2017-retroactive-salary-increases-psnu-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1787
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Members … NYS Legislature who are paid using the LEG Pay Basis Code in the following departments: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04220 … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1787-2019-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOther Bulletin No. 54
… at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate of the employee’s grade (based on the 04/01/2019 … employee first meets the five year continuous service at Job Rate criteria in April 2020, the employee becomes … remains in the lower graded position for at least six (6) full pay periods; and The promotion was temporary and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-54-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilOther Bulletin No. 54.1
… is to provide the State University Construction Fund with instructions for processing the April 2020 SCF CSEA LLS payment. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Unit 97 in the State University Construction Fund with an increment code of 1976-2015 who meet the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-541-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilState Police Bulletin No. SP-205
… pay will be increased to $1,306 annually. Location of NYC, Rockland, and Westchester Effective 4/2/2020, … BU17 receiving Supplemental Location Pay in a Location of NYC, Rockland, and Westchester. Earnings Code: SPL Effective … Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank (NYC, Rockland or Westchester) Earnings Code: SPL Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-205-april-2020-increase-location-pay-and-supplemental-location-pay-state