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Oversight of Passenger Safety (Follow-Up)
… or medical appointments. Within the New York City (NYC) region, four local Developmental Disabilities Services … from OGS, as of October 2018, these four DDSOs had a fleet of about 484 vehicles. About 136 of the 484 vehicles … were assigned to the transportation offices of the four NYC DDSOs. State vehicles may be assigned to specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/28/oversight-passenger-safety-followSignal Maintenance, Inspection, and Testing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 18 … section location has a logbook that Signal Maintainers use to record MIT work, including: a description of the device, … 1991, Congress directed the Federal Transit Administration to establish a State Safety Oversight Program. In New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/19/signal-maintenance-inspection-and-testing-followSelect Financial Management Practices at the Office of Transportation and Parking Operations
… Objective To determine whether financial management practices at Stony … 2019, about 26,800 students were enrolled. In addition to semester tuition fees, students pay general fees to finance activities that benefit the student body but that … To determine whether financial management practices at Stony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/select-financial-management-practices-office-transportation-and-parking-operationsImproper Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Enrollments (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the three … Medicaid provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged and/or have … needs. The Essential Plan also provides health insurance to lower-income people who, generally, don’t qualify for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/improper-overlapping-medicaid-and-essential-plan-enrollments-followMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the five … policies and programs. NYSOFA’s overall goal is to improve access to, and availability of, appropriate non-medical support … To assess the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… require vendors that make these sales to register for a Certificate of Authority (COA), collect the tax from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followCyber Incident Response Team (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the two … 2020-S-58 ). About the Program Cybercrimes continue to rise. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), complaints of … To assess the extent of implementation of the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/cyber-incident-response-team-followPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight … corporation that holds the exclusive franchise rights to operate New York State’s three major thoroughbred … all rights, titles, and interests in its racetracks to the State. In return, the State forgave nearly all of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… of Agriculture and Markets (Department) to set standards for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog shelters outside of New York City. The Law mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; poses an immediate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two … SIR is a separate operating unit, reporting to New York City Transit’s Department of Subways. SIR … of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to Tottenville. SIR’s management oversees capital projects at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followLeake and Watts Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Leake and Watts … Leake and Watts (which, in 2018, changed its name to Rising Ground) is an SED-approved, not-for-profit special … and Watts provides preschool special education services to children with learning disabilities who are between three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/leake-and-watts-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… set by Transit. Additionally, EMD did not establish a timetable for preventive maintenance for HPIs. Moreover, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followOversight of Nurse Licensing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … Our initial audit found the Department was challenged to ensure investigations, particularly Priority 1 complaints (complaints that pose a substantial danger to public health and safety), were completed timely. We also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/15/oversight-nurse-licensing-followHeadstart of Rockland, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Head Start of … York. HSOR provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are between three and five … financial information, including costs, that HSOR reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/headstart-rockland-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two … effective oversight of its service provider contracts to ensure claimed expenses were program appropriate and … oversight, particularly regarding contractor performance, to ensure that contractor deliverables are outcome-based and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followOperational Advisory No. 12
… the appropriate use of these dates in SFS. OSC will issue a monthly operational advisory regarding open accounting periods. Currently, the sub modules (Accounts Payable, Expense, Billing, Accounts … Liability and/or Accounting Date: Chapter VII, Section 9.A - Fringe Benefit and Indirect Costs - Updated June 16, 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/12-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesMillbrook Central School District – Information Technology – User Accounts (2021M-48)
… established adequate controls over user accounts in order to prevent unauthorized access, use and/or loss. Key Findings … adequate controls over the District’s user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. Officials also … (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/20/millbrook-central-school-district-information-technology-user-accountsFabius-Pompey Central School District – Claims Auditing (2022M-83)
… purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings We reviewed 100 claims totaling … and for appropriate purposes. However, the District needs to improve the claims audit process because some claims were not subject to an independent claims audit and some were not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/fabius-pompey-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2022m-83Fly Creek Fire District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2022M-115)
… purposes, competitively procured and audited prior to payment. Key Findings While the District’s non-payroll … supported, for proper District purposes and audited prior to payment, the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not … The Board did not ensure competition was sought prior to approving purchases, and it did not develop and adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/23/fly-creek-fire-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2022m-115Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Assess whether separation payments to certain Whitesboro Central School District (District) … agreements. Key Findings Separation payments made to seven of 10 employees tested were generally supported and accurately calculated. However, we question payments to three employees totaling $108,963. District officials: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146