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Food Metrics Implementation
… tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This audit covers … subsection 4 of the State Finance Law (Law) was amended in 2013 to promote the sustainability of local farms by … agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision makers on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… support services and a subsidy toward their monthly rent to ensure they are able to live independently. The … landlord or roommate disputes, and choosing and purchasing apartment furnishings. Clients who need additional services, … one client we identified who had been living in an unsafe apartment for several months, the DePaul Group has worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesProperty Tax Credits
… The objective of our examination was to determine whether Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits processed by the … Tax Law. Background The Department’s administration of Property Tax Freeze, Property Tax Relief, and STAR credits … The objective of our examination was to determine whether Property Tax Freeze Property Tax Relief and STAR credits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsExamination of Center for Economic Growth, Inc.
… York State, entered into a $2.9 million contract with CEG in October 2011 to provide MEP program services, most often … and technology based businesses, and start-up businesses in the Capital Region. Key Findings We found DED’s oversight practices were inadequate, thus resulting in CEG receiving reimbursement for: ineligible expenses; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/14/examination-center-economic-growth-incAnnual Audit
… totaling nearly $720 million for four sole custody funds in 2017 – the Uninsured Employers Fund, the Special Fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/annual-auditCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill … on August 13, 2015 determined that there were weaknesses in the Department’s oversight of Major Oil Storage Facilities … Department officials have made significant progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These travelers incurred over $100,000 in travel expenses during our three-year audit period and/or … characteristics. We examined a total of $1.7 million in travel expenses for 10 University at Albany employees. Of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesSchool of Professional Studies – Procurement Card and Travel Card Purchases
… for the same period. Over 70 percent of SPS’s revenues come from tax levy allocations. When procuring goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/25/school-professional-studies-procurement-card-and-travel-card-purchasesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… in compliance with State travel rules and is in the best interest of the State. Work with the Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/22/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… the period July 1, 2008 to August 14, 2013. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected 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-expensesSeized Assets Program
… troops did not always report asset seizures to Division Headquarters. During our site visits, we identified 16 cash … and three vehicles that were not reported to Division Headquarters. Key Recommendations Ensure the Division obtains … Requiring that all seized assets be reported to Division Headquarters, even those in the custody of a local or Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programCapital Program Revenue and Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the New York Racing Association, Inc. … Association, Inc. (NYRA) holds the exclusive franchise to operate New York State’s three major thoroughbred … In November 2006, NYRA officials filed for bankruptcy due to its poor financial condition. In September 2008, upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/14/capital-program-revenue-and-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other outliers. As a result of this … employees whose expenses exceeded $100,000 or had outliers in the area of train fare. In total, we examined $1,313,845 in travel costs associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period June 14, 2009 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's agencies spend … agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Administration of the Article 8-A Loan Program
… Purpose To determine whether the loans awarded by New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) under the Article 8-A Program are being used only for qualified … purpose, and whether loan recipients are complying with the requirements of their loans with respect to correcting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/18/administration-article-8-loan-programReview of Travel Card Expenses
… by the Office of Mental Health’s (OMH) Director of Suicide Prevention (Director) were appropriate and made in … incurred by the Office of Mental Healths OMH Director of Suicide Prevention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/16/review-travel-card-expensesExtended School Day Program
… if the State Education Department (Department) paid SCO Family of Services (SCO) for expenses that were appropriate and allowable under … guidelines. We examined the $634,544 in expenses SCO claimed for reimbursement from the Department during the … if the State Education Department Department paid SCO Family of Services SCO for expenses that were approp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/extended-school-day-program