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Personal Income Tax Refunds
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for … The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using data analytics to identify high-risk … we examined 31,978 refunds totaling almost $516.5 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … refunds totaling almost $43.9 million to the Department for follow up evaluation and appropriate action. Key Findings … as summarized in the following table: Refunds Reason for Stopping Refunds Number Dollars Taxpayer claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… to implement this initiative. In 2011, OGS created the NYS Real Estate Center (Center) to oversee all real estate operations … commission and DOB. OGS has achieved about $51 million in lease costs savings which, after adjusting for move costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughBus Driver Licensing
… whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's bus drivers met the requirements of Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law. The audit covers bus drivers who worked in passenger service January 1, 2010 … has seven operating constituent agencies; two of them (MTA Bus and New York City Transit) provide bus service. In 2008, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/13/bus-driver-licensingDisposal of Electronic Devices
… desktop computers, tablets, cameras, cell phones, and a printer) ready for disposal through OGS' Surplus Unit. … been assigned the computer, including the person's name, social security number, date of birth and certain health-related data. The printer hard drive and cameras also contained retrievable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/25/disposal-electronic-devicesCapital One Bank Accounts
… by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at Capital One Bank and to assess the appropriateness of … we identified 15 bank accounts that were established at Capital One Bank and were not on the MTA's list of authorized … by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA at Capital One Bank and to assess the a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accountsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… or similar rental properties. DOF acquires income (e.g., rent from conventional rental units) and expense (to maintain … that assessors are allowed to make adjustments per DOF’s guidelines, without sufficient documentation of the rationale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 to FY 2026 and created this tool to itemize the City programs that … More than half of total fiscal cliffs by FY 2026 ($3.3 billion) are from funding shortfalls at the Department of … Act of 2010, which grows to $111 million by FY 2026. Street Health Outreach and Wellness (SHOW): In April 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planSelected Wage Investigation Procedures
… the Department of Labor (Department) is following its wage investigation procedures, including conducting outreach to … labor violations that arise during the course of an investigation. The Division can require employers found to be … respectively. Key Findings We reviewed documented wage investigation activities for a sample of 150 of the 5,387 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/03/selected-wage-investigation-proceduresExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
… were to determine whether Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit payments approved by the Department of Labor … to identify and facilitate the Department’s recovery of UI overpayments made to New York State (NYS) employees. … Department offset $97,118 in forfeited benefits against UI payments during the current reporting period. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2018-december-31-2018State Police Bulletin No. SP-205
… of OSC’s automatic processing and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … State and the Police Benevolent Association and provides for increases to Location and Supplemental Location Pay effective April 1, 2020 for Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-205-april-2020-increase-location-pay-and-supplemental-location-pay-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2386.1
… paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. D40 Over 40 Cash Out DH4 Over 40 Hourly Cash Out 40C Over 40 Cash Out CSEA Undeliverable Checks: When a valid payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23861-2025-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outState Agencies Bulletin No. 2425
… on the Payroll Register. The Earnings Description Special Assignment to Seasonal Location and the amount paid will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2425-fiscal-year-2025-2026-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalCUNY Bulletin No. CU-792
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY rate increases for Cement Masons Maintenance Workers and Electrician Titles
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-792-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-cement-masons-maintenanceAbandoned Property
… To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the abandoned property law, shorten the dormancy period for wages, and … To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the abandoned property law shorten the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/abandoned-propertyTown of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerk’s records and financial practices … departments. Key Recommendations Take appropriate action to recover any moneys due the Town. Ensure that the Clerk … The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerks records and financial practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and to safeguard District moneys. Background The District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Lisle and located in Broome … to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reporte …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111