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Disposal of Electronic Devices
… the Office of General Services (OGS) provides this service for many State agencies, including the Division. … due to technical issues that made it impractical to apply modern forensic software tools against their older …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/25/disposal-electronic-devicesPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… entered into a non-competitive agreement with Growe for healthcare IT services to implement MU and ICD-10 at … by using a non-competitive procurement to obtain IT healthcare services rather than bidding the services or using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… of rebates offered by drug manufacturers. In 2012, Express Scripts Holding Company (Express Scripts) acquired Medco. During our audit period, the … to the Department, including: $493,348 in rebates that Express Scripts failed to allocate to the Department; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenuePersonal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … of dependents or understated income) 9,875 $ 32,144,145 Tax preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… State information must be encrypted. One way information can be compromised is through careless disposal of electronic … Agencies may dispose of electronic devices on their own; however, OGS' Surplus Unit provides this service for … (laptops, desktop computers, tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesSelected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… provide bus service. In 2008, the MTA established its Regional Bus Operations to consolidate the maintenance and transportation operations into one organization. Regional Bus Operations maintains a fleet of about 5,585 … totaling about $228 million. Key Recommendations Require Regional Bus Operations executive management to identify and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementAdministration of Fellowship Leaves
… least one year upon their return. Six of CUNY's 11 senior college campuses (Brooklyn College, the Graduate Center, Hunter College, John Jay College, Lehman College, and Queens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/administration-fellowship-leavesDual Employment
… employees who are dually employed at other State or New York City agencies are working their required hours at … members were simultaneously employed by another State or New York City agency, 81 of whom we selected for further … and Related Transactions (2010-S-60) Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Management and Control of Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employmentForensic Audit of Dual Employment Approvals and Conflicts
… and around the New York City metropolitan area. MTA's Code of Ethics (Code) allows employees to engage in external … own outside employment policy to supplement the Code. As of June 30, 2010, we found that the MTA and its agencies had … the exact same time periods. Key Findings We found that 58 of the 78 dually employed MTA employees did not notify MTA …
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
… (Transit). Transit operates the subways in the boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Transit also … to states, localities, and public authorities in a time of fiscal distress. The Recovery Act requires entities to use … funds for authorized purposes and to mitigate instances of fraud, waste, and abuse. In addition, the expenditure of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/18/procurement-and-payroll-related-matters-pertaining-use-certain-federal-fundsContract Advisory No. 31
… SFS users will create a transaction in the SFS using an “OC” prefix to identify the transaction as an OGS centralized … No pre-encumbrance (fund reservation) is required for the “OC” transaction. SFS users will select one of the appropriate … Value (RFP) Once SFS users receive notification of the OC transaction approval, users may proceed with the normal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsIntergovernmental and Community Affairs
… The Office of Intergovernmental & Community Affairs allows the New York … State Comptroller’s office to be responsive to the needs of our State’s citizens by serving as liaisons for the Comptroller to the other branches of State government, all levels of local government, business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/igcaMedicaid Program – Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims
… December 31, 2020. About the Program The Department of Health administers the New York State Medicaid program. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients are enrolled in both … Legislature approved a plan for Medicaid to pay 85 percent of dual-eligibles’ copayment or coinsurance on Medicare Part …
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-spaceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1668
… are fringe benefits. Per the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Rules and Regulations, most fringe benefits are taxable … gross wages. This income is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. OSC … vehicles and chauffeur services to ensure compliance with IRS Rules and Regulations. Agencies should have an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1668-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-266
… be split in two (2) equal amounts and paid in Pay Period 16 Lag and Pay Period 7 Lag. Effective Date(s) and …
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. 1764
… chauffeur services for the period November 1, 2018 through October 31, 2019 as income on the employee’s … (for dates beginning after December 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026), the amount used when calculating the Cents-Per-Mile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1764-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided