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Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services (Follow-Up)
… of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services ( 2008-S-158 ). Background Our initial report, issued on September 14, 2009, determined that while … of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report Contracts for Personal and Miscellaneous Services 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/contracts-personal-and-miscellaneous-services-followInfrastructure Inspection and Maintenance (Follow-Up)
… on May 26, 2015, examined whether the New York State Canal Corporation’s (Corporation) inspection scheduling procedures ensure that all … prioritized. The audit report concluded that, while the Corporation performs routine operational and reliability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/12/infrastructure-inspection-and-maintenance-followUpstate Medical University's Billing Practices
… Purpose To determine whether the Upstate Medical University’s (Upstate) billing practices are adequate … timely and that services being provided meet carrier’s “medical necessity” requirements. Our audit scope covers the … July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016. Background Upstate Medical University (Upstate), central New York’s only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/02/17/upstate-medical-universitys-billing-practicesSpecial 25-Year Plan for Institutional Safety Officers (Sections 89-t and 604(q))
Information for members about special 25 year retirement plan providing an alternative retirement benefit for institutional safety officers and safety and secur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-institutional-safety-officers-sections-89-t-and-604qDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… crisis among youth, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) can do more to ensure that public school students … staff and too few have services readily available—and that DOE provides little oversight to ensure students receive the … to developing their awareness and resilience. “While DOE has shown a willingness to confront these issues, many of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthOversight of Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… these certified shelters and ensuring they meet certain standards, as established in New York Codes, Rules and … uncertified shelters, and for ensuring they meet minimum standards established by State and local laws and codes. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/27/oversight-homeless-shelters-followChildren’s Center for Early Learning – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) of the Children’s Center for Early Learning (Center) were calculated properly, documented adequately, and … from fiscal years 2005-06 and 2006-07. Background The Center provides special education services to New York … on the Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs of the Childrens Center for Early Learning Center were calculated proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/childrens-center-early-learning-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… We examined a total of $639,218 in travel expenses for 20 Department of Transportation (Department) employees. Of the … incorrectly designated Poughkeepsie as the official station of the eight Tarrytown employees and, as a result, … Key Recommendations Ensure each employee's official station is established in compliance with State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at CUNY Medgar Evers College
… determine whether Medgar Evers College complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education's Rules and Regulations when certifying students … who enrolled in programs not approved by the State Education Department, one student who did not meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/16/audit-tuition-assistance-program-cuny-medgar-evers-collegeHousing Preferences for Veterans (Follow-Up)
… by housing companies and lax enforcement by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (NYC … found two housing companies in Manhattan (Hamilton House and Clinton Towers) filled vacant apartments with non-veterans even though veterans had been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/29/housing-preferences-veterans-followOil Spill Fund
… Spill Compensation Fund The Oil Spill Fund protects our air, soil and water supplies from toxic petroleum spills. … The Oil Spill Fund protects our air soil and water supplies from toxic petroleum spills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/oil-spill-fundYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – In-School Internet Connectivity (S9-22-4)
… per second (Gbps) for Internet service. Overall, of the 33 teachers surveyed (10 percent of the population), 11 of 12 teachers responding to our survey were satisfied with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-school-internet-connectivity-s9SUNY Bulletin No. SU-318
… and an hourly rate less than the amount provided on the chart below are eligible for the 2021 minimum wage increase: … the appropriate effective date as indicated on the above chart. Campuses must update all subsequent effective dated … is less than the appropriate amount indicated on the chart above. Further, campuses must ensure that employees’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-318-december-2021-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateAccuracy of Reported Discharge Data (Follow-Up)
… By classifying them as discharged, DoE’s reported graduation rate was higher than the actual rate and the … its discharge classifications, and hence its dropout and graduation rates. Key Recommendations None Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/accuracy-reported-discharge-data-followOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… and fire safety issues, such as exposed wiring and missing smoke detectors. Further, OTDA had not provided SSDs with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … We selected these employees because their rental car expenses ranked among the highest in the State. Key … employee purportedly worked prior to pickup of the rental car. The employee received wages totaling $12,834 for 378 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expensesAstor Services for Children & Families – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… State Education Department: Clinical Associates of the Finger Lakes - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/astor-services-children-families-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualHear 2 Learn PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… PLLC (Hear 2 Learn) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented and … costs, that Hear 2 Learn reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must … approximately $2.7 million in reimbursable costs on its CFR, of which $340,876 was for its SEIT program. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/hear-2-learn-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAccounts Payable Advisory No. 70
… State entered into a contract with Key Bank to print and mail checks paid from the State’s general checking account … notify OSC now by emailing [email protected] . In the email identify the type of payment, Supplier ID, reason for … Agency” handling, volume and frequency of payments, and a contact person. OSC will coordinate with the contact person …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/70-producing-checks-emergency-eventCompliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Requirements to … and convenient public transportation to customers in eight counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, … of October 29, 2020, of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report. Key Finding RGRTA officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-follow