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Oversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance’s (Department) Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) is properly calculating and communicating the annual per-acre … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finances Office of Real Property Tax Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/02/oversight-agricultural-assessment-programCity of Albany – Payroll (2015M-110)
… work day. Key Recommendations Ensure that all requests for payment for unused vacation time have adequate supporting … departments. Ensure that DGS employees work their required weekly hours in accordance with their collective bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/09/16/city-albany-payroll-2015m-110Common Attributes of Successful Emerging Managers
… Survey Findings Common attributes to forming a successful … Well-constructed strategic growth plan Source: 2018 NYSCRF Survey conducted by Bard Consulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-manager/common-attributes-successful-emerging-managersExamination of Island Peer Review Organization
… examined select subcontractor expenses the Department of Health (Department) made to Island Peer Review Organization … We examined select subcontractor expenses the Department of Health Department made to Island Peer Review Organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organizationExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement … We examined more than $5000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty LLC Sunset paid and requested reimbursement for in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcVillage of Depew - Purchasing (2018M-158)
… Determine whether the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in … Determine whether the Board ensured that goods and services were procured in the most economical way and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-depew-purchasing-2018m-158Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… Clerk did not maintain a complete and up-to-date record of the Board’s meetings. The Board did not conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims. Key Recommendations The Supervisor should maintain … The Board should conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Oversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… prepared to respond to, outbreaks of vaccine-preventable disease. Our audit focuses on schools outside New York City … policies to prevent and prepare for outbreaks of serious communicable diseases. The guidelines are available on SED’s … City completed the Survey, accounting for more than 1.8 million students. Their overall reported rate of complete …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… oversight to ensure school compliance with required fire safety procedures including inspections, reporting, and … The Department is responsible for overseeing school fire safety and for ensuring schools comply with fire safety provisions established in State Education Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-complianceTown of Pendleton – Special Districts (2018M-4)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Town officials properly … 1, 2016 through December 1, 2017. Background The Town of Pendleton is governed by an elected five-member Town … 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)
… the Town used a competitive process to procure goods and services. Key Findings The Board has not developed an … in the procurement policy. Key Recommendations Review and update the procurement policy annually. Ensure compliance with the procurement policy and New York State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Village of Croton-on-Hudson – Payroll (2017M-200)
… documenting actual hours worked. Consider adjusting the timesheet deadline so the payroll reflects actual hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/29/village-croton-hudson-payroll-2017m-200Village of Blasdell – Purchasing (2017M-195)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that … 1, 2015 through August 1, 2017. Background The Village of Blasdell is located in the Town of Hamburg in Erie County. … Village of Blasdell Purchasing 2017M195 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/01/19/village-blasdell-purchasing-2017m-195Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) provided adequate oversight of its procurements and loan programs in accordance with the … public benefit corporation overseen by a 13-member Board of Directors. DANC was created in 1985 under Article 8, Title …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management of General School Funds (2009-N-2). Background Our initial … and athletic events. Our initial audit contained eight recommendations for improving for improving accountability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/management-general-school-funds-followManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… John F. Kennedy Educational Campus: Management of General School Funds (Report 2009-N-11). Background Our initial … 2010, found that New York City Department of Education (DoE) did not provide John F. Kennedy Educational Campus staff … prom, and athletic events. We made nine recommendations to DoE designed to strengthen management control over GSF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-followLeaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… A member’s service credit only accumulates for any period of time you receive earnings, therefore no service credit is given for the following: Leaves of absence without pay; … and Medical Leave Act. Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members receive half credit for sick leave at half pay. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/leaves-absence-and-service-creditNotice of Assessment on State Lands
… Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Signed into law on November 28, 2016 as Chapter 449 of the Laws of 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-assessment-state-landsCOLA – Child Center of New York
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the cost of living adjustment (COLA) payment made by the Department of Health (DOH) to the Child Center of New York was properly … The objective of our examination was to determine whether the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/11/cola-child-center-new-yorkPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… Department (Department) consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure … State Education Department consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-data