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Information Technology Governance
The following guidance is intended to make oversight less daunting by providing a path for understanding and strengthening IT internal controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/information-technology-governance.pdfAdvanced Therapeutic Concepts, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-42)
To determine whether the costs reported by Advanced Therapeutic Concepts, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s42.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of the Bronx - July 2018
The Bronx is the northernmost of New York City’s five boroughs and home to nearly one-fifth of the City’s population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2019.pdfDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and monitor the … from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term borrowing to cover … office, which they must do by state law. Specific areas of concern in regards to inaccurate recordkeeping include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… The East Ramapo Central School District continues to face … were not addressed or only partially implemented. “East Ramapo school district officials must do a better job … some level of fiscal stress. Auditors also found that East Ramapo officials have not properly budgeted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-356
… the New York State Department of Civil Service to start, cancel or change rates for individual employees. Agencies will not have PayServ access to start, cancel or change rates for these deduction codes. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-356-certain-cuny-employees-eligible-new-york-state-healthBirch Family Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the costs reported by Birch Family Services, Inc. (Birch) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, … Claiming Manual (CFR Manual). The audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on Birch’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, and … whether the costs reported by Birch Family Services Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/20/birch-family-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Fremont - Highway Asset Accountability and Procurement (2019M-18)
… maintain a complete inventory listing or monitor highway fuel usage. Key Recommendations Review and update the … accurate and up-to-date inventory records for assets and fuel. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/22/town-fremont-highway-asset-accountability-and-procurement-2019m-18Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Developmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. (DDI) on its … Suffolk County-based not-for-profit organization approved by SED to provide preschool special education services to … and 1:1 Aides. Payments for the services provided by these programs are based on fixed fees. In addition, DDI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/developmental-disabilities-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s (OTDA) oversight and … Child support programs help enhance the well-being of children in many ways, including by enforcing child … OTDA’s responsibilities include monitoring the efforts of 58 local social services district offices (districts) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsKennedy Child Study Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Kennedy Child Study Center (Kennedy) on its Consolidated … New York City-based not-for-profit organization authorized by SED to provide preschool special education services to … Kennedy and pays for its services using rates established by SED. The DoE is reimbursed by SED for a portion of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/29/kennedy-child-study-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program - Medicaid Managed Care Organization Fraud and Abuse Detection
… and Amerigroup made payments to ineligible health care providers and whether these managed care organizations established and implemented adequate … December 31, 2014. Background Through its Medicaid managed care program, the Department contracts with managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/15/medicaid-program-medicaid-managed-care-organization-fraud-and-abuse-detectionWage Theft Investigations
… mission is to protect workers, assist the unemployed and connect job seekers to jobs. Its Division of Labor Standards …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/06/wage-theft-investigationsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… certain special items were reasonable in relation to the hospitals' actual purchase and acquisition costs. Background The New York State Health … in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-through2013 Year End Report
… in 2013 – the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for Disability Benefits, the Second Injury Fund and the Fund for Reopened Cases. The Board processes all payments from the … payment system, where they are subject to various edit and validation checks, approved by the Board for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/13/2013-year-end-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 922
… appears on the report, the agency must review the Address tab on the Personal Data page in PayServ. The agency must … the first message, the agency must review the Address tab on the Personal Data page in PayServ. The agency must … the employee and populate the county value in the Address tab on the Personal Data page. The agency also must verify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/922-new-york-city-postal-codecounty-initiative-and-employee-tax-data-pageProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center
… period June 1, 2012 through February 3, 2016. Background In October 2013, the Department launched a state-based … on its operations. The Department’s Bureau of Quality Management and Change Control monitors Maximus’ performance … business function the Department reviews; and to increase staffing to complete more quality assurance reviews. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/program-oversight-and-monitoring-maximus-contract-new-york-state-health-insuranceSelected Aspects of Inactive Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Cost Recovery
… responsible for the contamination of inactive hazardous waste sites. This audit covers the period April 1, 2011 … The Department is responsible for the Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program (Program), also known as the … sites containing consequential amounts of hazardous waste. Sites that pose a significant threat to public health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/22/selected-aspects-inactive-hazardous-waste-site-remediation-cost-recoveryOpinion 91-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … REFERENDUM -- Mandatory (local law increasing term of office of city engineer) LOCAL LAWS -- Referendum … local law amending a city charter to increase the term of office of the city engineer is subject to a mandatory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-11Opinion 2003-5
… statute to retirement matters were dropped in a subsequent amendment, the Court held that the amendment was not intended to increase the scope of coverage … have been in full force and effect on and after September 11, 2001, provides a line-of-duty presumption for diseases of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5