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Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… by caregivers. Elder abuse also often goes undetected; only 1 in 24 cases are identified and reported to the proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Butternuts (Town) Board provided adequate oversight of the disbursement process. Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the disbursement process and exceeded its authority under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up)
… of 269 State-supervised developments, with over 105,000 apartments, were built under the Program. In exchange for … out, they are no longer subject to DHCR supervision, and apartments do not need to be kept affordable for … Program developments with approximately 64,000 apartments. Apartments are rented or sold to applicants on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/administration-mitchell-lama-waiting-lists-followPayments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express … petty cash payments will involve small amounts required for infrequent purchases, such as office supplies. The amount … petty cash fund should periodically request reimbursement for the fund by submitting all bills or receipts for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditSelected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… awarded, while the other four boroughs combined received only 48% of the awards and 38% of the funds. There was also a … jobs. Key Recommendations Implement controls to ensure only eligible businesses participate in grant programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… Objectives To determine if the State Education Department (Department) consistently follows all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school … To determine if the State Education Department consistently follows all laws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Construction Management Contracts (Report 2020-S-43 ). About … contracts with firms that specialize in providing construction management (CM) services. In 2012, Parks entered … Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) to serve as the construction manager of a $25 million Niagara Falls State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (Follow-Up)
… The Program is intended to connect schools with local farms and food producers, strengthen local agriculture, … should be better positioned to purchase food from State farms. The Department of Agriculture and Markets … whose responsibilities may include connecting local farms to their school. In such cases, the performance measure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-farm-school-program-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors New York City (NYC) building construction sites to ensure compliance with … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC through enforcement of, among other laws and rules, the NYC Building Code (Building Code). This requires construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safetyTown of Hempstead – Procurement (2022M-63)
… of Hempstead (Town) officials used competitive methods when procuring professional services and purchases subject to competitive bidding. Key Findings Officials did not always … Key Recommendations Officials should: l Seek competition when procuring professional services and enter into written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/23/town-hempstead-procurement-2022m-63Village of Shortsville – Board Oversight (2015M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Board’s oversight of the Village’s financial operations and financial condition … Village of Shortsville Board Oversight 2015M5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-shortsville-board-oversight-2015m-5Oversight of Telemental Health Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation, as of November 15, 2022, of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/06/oversight-telemental-health-services-followLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… Education Department’s (Department) Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (Bureau) is verifying that schools have … Data Survey (OEDS). The OEDS is included in each school’s catalog, which is provided to prospective students … also requires the Bureau to conduct an inspection of each school, including records they are required to maintain on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… actions taken by the following three constituent agencies: New York City Transit (excluding Staten Island Railway), MTA Bus … injured employees. Virtually all employers in New York State must provide workers’ compensation, and are required to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansTown of Urbana – Access Controls (2022M-4)
… and computer user access controls to safeguard the Town’s IT systems. Key Findings Town officials (officials) did not … computer user access controls. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were communicated confidentially … not: Adopt comprehensive written information technology (IT) policies and procedures addressing areas key to securing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/13/town-urbana-access-controls-2022m-4Town of Minetto – Information Technology (2022M-9)
… and unused local user accounts. Adopt written procedures for user accounts or a comprehensive written IT contingency … are disabled in a timely manner. Adopt written procedures for user accounts and permissions and a comprehensive written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/27/town-minetto-information-technology-2022m-9Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… states that a person does not acquire a State domicile only by being physically present in the State for the sole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… four categories; Transaction Identifying Documents Amendment Supporting Documents Vendor Responsibility and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewTown of Pittsfield – Disbursements (2013M-82)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board properly … January 1, 2011, to December 19, 2012. Background The Town of Pittsfield is located in Otsego County and has a … Town of Pittsfield Disbursements 2013M82 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-pittsfield-disbursements-2013m-82Village of Schuylerville – Procurement (2014M-228)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s procurement practices for the period June 1, 2012 through … did not always use competitive procedures for the procurement of goods and services as required by statute. A … Village of Schuylerville Procurement 2014M228 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/10/31/village-schuylerville-procurement-2014m-228